Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sightseeing
NOTE
Many museums and historic sites in Maine are
small, and operate for only part of the year, staffed
by volunteers. The opening days and times of these
institutions vary, depending upon weather, avail-
able staff and other factors; some are open by ap-
pointment only. We recommend that you call
ahead to find out the latest opening times.
Historic Sites/Museums
Alexander
Alexander-Crawford Historical Society
, Pokey Road.
454-7476.
Bar Harbor
Acadia National Park Nature Center
at Sieur de Monts Spring. Nat-
ural history exhibits relating to Acadia National Park and Mount Desert
Island and hands-on activities for children.
288-3338.
Bar Harbor Historical Society Museum,
33 Ledgelawn Avenue.
Large collection of early photographs and artifacts of local history. Origi-
nal
Life
magazine photos and personal accounts of the Great Fire of 1947.
288-0000.
Natural History Museum
, College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street.
Route 3. Housed on campus of award-winning college, this musuem fea-
tures prize-winning exhibits depicting animal and plant life indigenous
to Mount Desert Island and the Gulf of Maine. Special programs for chil-
dren.
288-5015.
Abbe Museum
, Sieur de Mont Spring, Acadia National Park (Mount
Desert Street, downtown Bar Harbor). Native American artifacts from
the Frenchman and Blue Hill Bay areas. 10,000-year-old stone tolls, or-
naments, bone implements, basketry and clothing. Authentic wigwam
reproduction. Gift shop, programs.
288-3519.
Bar Harbor Oceanarium
, Route 3. Houses the Maine Lobster Mu-
seum, a lobster hatchery, Thomas Bay marsh walk, large seal exhibit.
288-5005.
