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South Coast Maine Museums
A WorldWeb.com travel guide to Museums in South Coast Maine, Maine.
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    Wells Auto Museum
    The Wells Automobile Museum displays more than 100 antique automobiles, as well as antique license plates, toys, old arcade games and motorcycles. People can tour the museum from mid-June to mid-October from 10am to 5pm.
    Address: 1181 Post Road Wells  ME  USA  04090
    Telephone 1 207 646-9064 
     

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    The Shaker Museum

    Part of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, The Shaker Museum was started as a way to educate visitors about the beliefs of Shakerism. Open Memorial Day to Columbus Day, guided tours are available and artifacts on display include furniture, tools, textiles and more.
    Address: 707 Shaker Road New Gloucester  ME  USA  04260
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 207 926-4597 
     

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    Kennebunkport Historical Society Center

    Comprised of five historic buildings, the Kennebunkport Historical Society's History Center allows people to delve into the town's history through a series of exhibits. Numerous displays are found inside the Pasco Exhibit Center, such as memorabilia, artifacts and pictures, or through the restored Town House School, Clark's Shipwright's Office, Old Jail Cells and the Blacksmith Shop, each examples of days gone by. Open year-round.
    Address: 125-135 North St. Kennebunkport  ME  USA  04046
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 207 967-2751 
     

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    Children's Museum of Maine

    The Children's Museum of Maine is a specially designed town for children of all ages. Exhibits and play areas are available for toddlers, while older children will enjoy the Space Shuttle exhibit, science labs, and TV studio. Open Wednesday to Sunday Labor Day through Memorial Day. Open seven days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day. Contact Children's Museum of Maine for hours of operation.
    Address: 142 Free St Portland  ME  USA  04101
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 207 828-1234 
     

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    Ogunquit Heritage Museum

    The Ogunquit Heritage Museum presents a collection of artifacts that chronicle the history of the town and the surrounding area. The museum collections are housed inside the Captain James Winn House, which dates back to 1780 and is located on Obeds Lane.
    Address: 86 Obeds Ln Ogunquit  ME  USA  03907
    Telephone 1 207 646-0296 
     

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    Ogunquit Museum of American Art

    The museum is housed in 7,500 square feet of space and surrounded by three acres of landscaped grounds and gardens. The permanent collection includes over 1500 works of art - paintings, photography and graphics. This museum is open from July to October 31, Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 5pm and Sunday from 2pm to 5pm.
    Address: 543 Shore Rd Ogunquit  ME  USA  03907
    Telephone 1 207 646-4909 
     

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    Maine Historical Society

    Guests to the Maine Historical Society can tour the Wadsworth-Longfellow House (childhood home of America's famous poet) and the Longfellow garden, or browse through the research library which houses a copy of the Declaration of Independence. The Center for Maine History Museum contains changing exhibits spanning more than five centuries of Maine life.
    Address: 489 Congress Street Portland  ME  USA  04101
    Send an Email Send an Email (3) Telephone 1 207 774-1822 
     

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    Children's Discovery Museum
    Programs, exhibits, and camps provide interactive learning for children. The Children's Discovery Museum has many crafts and activities for children to partake in. A thriving member of Augusta's community since 1992.
    Address: 265 Water Street Augusta  BC  04330
    Send an Email Send an Email (9) Telephone 1 207 622-2209 
     

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    Museum at Historic First Church

    Portraying the extensive history of Wells and Ogunquit's, the Museum at Wells First Church (or First Meetinghouse) provides a variety of artifacts and documents. Wells roots were established in 1640, so there are hundreds of years of information for visitors to take in. Tours are available on varying hours each week throughout the year or by appointment. Wedding ceremonies can be held inside the church.
    Address: . Wells  ME  USA  04090
    Send an Email Send an Email (2) Telephone 1 207 646-4775 
     

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    Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum

    The museum at Marshall Point Lighthouse features exhibits on lobstering in St. George, local quarry history and lighthouse memorabilia. There is also a gift shop on site.
    Address: Marshall Point Road off Route 131 Port Clyde  ME  US
     

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    The Owls Head Transportation Museum

    Preserving antique aircraft, ground, and engine artifacts significant to Maine, Owl's Head Transportation Museum is a non-profit organization. Thousands of displays are shown, from both individual collectors and the Transportation Museum's collection.
    Address: Two miles south of Rockland on route 73. Owl;s Head  ME  04854
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 207 594-4418 
     

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    Maine State Museum

    Recalling the historic events and times that shaped Maine into the geographical and cultural state is it today, the Maine State Museum offers workshops, programs, exhibits, and a friendly staff to help the visitor to Maine learn more.
    Address: 83 State House Station Augusta  ME  USA  04333-0083
    Telephone 1 207 287-2301 
     

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    Freeport Historical Society

    The Freeport Historical Society houses a museum featuring a variety of exhibits and artifacts from the city’s past. A research library, educational programs and a gift shop is also available.
    Address: 45 Main St Freeport  ME  USA  04032-1212
    Telephone 1 207 865-3170 
     

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    Kittery Historical & Naval Museum
    The museum is open from June to Columbus Day and displays artefacts of Kittery's military and historical past. Admission is charged.
    Address: Rogers Road Extension Kittery  ME  USA  03904
    Telephone 1 207 439-3080 
     

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    Redington Museum & Apothecary, Waterville
    Housed in an 1814 building, the museum offers a comprehensive view of Waterville life for the past two centuries. See household artefacts, toys, tools, weapons and more.
    Address: 62 Silver Street, Unit B Waterville  ME  USA  04901
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 207 872-9439 
     

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    Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site

    Excavations of this site revealed the foundations of a number of buildings from the 17th and 18th century. Visitors to Colonial Pemaquid can learn about the site's early history and visit the museum which is housed in a reconstruction of Fort William Henry.
    Address: S. Slide Road off Fort Road New Harbor  ME  USA
    Telephone 1 207 677-2423 
     

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    The Farnsworth Art Museum

    Dedicated to showing Maine's role in American art, the Farnsworth Art Museum features exhibits, special events, art classes, and a museum store.
    Address: 16 Museum Street Rockland  ME  USA  04841
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 207 596-6457 
     

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    Fawcett's Maine Antique Toy & Art Museum
    This museum contains an extensive collection of antique toys and original cartoon art. Includes Disney characters and items from Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and the Lone Ranger. Antiques and contemporary art for sale.
    Address: 3506 Route One Waldoboro  ME  USA  04572
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 207 832-7398 
     

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    Kenneth E. Stoddard Shell Museum
    This museum displays the world's largest private collection of seashells inside a covered bridge. Open daily May to mid-September; October to April by appointment only.
    Address: Hardwick Rd. & Rt. 27 Boothbay  ME  USA  04537
    Telephone 1 207 633-2370 
     

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    Maine Maritime Museum

    Located at the edge of the Kennebec River, the Maine Maritime Museum was founded in 1962 and works to preserve and educate the public on the state's maritime history. Visitors will see exhibits and an historic shipyard and can enjoy a narrated boat cruise.
    Address: 243 Washington Street Bath  ME  USA  04530
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 207 443-1316 
     

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    Bowdoin College Museum of Art

    Displaying over 14,000 objects of art from the ancient world to art of today in permanent and temporary exhibitions. Open year round. Call in advance for a guided tour.
    Address: 9400 College Station Brunswick  ME  USA  04011-8494
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 207 725-3275 
     

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