Historical Societies Near Me in Harrison, me

Rufus Porter Museum

Mission: The Rufus Porter Museum celebrates the life and times of a remarkably creative American genius who worked throughout Maine, New England, and beyond.

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Eagle Island State Historic Site

S. Harpswell, Harpswell, ME

Nestled a few miles off the coast of Maine, Eagle Island State Historic Site, and National Historic Landmark, receives about 6,000 visitors each season who tour the summer home of North Pole... Read More

Bates College Museum Of Art

75 Russell Street, Lewiston, ME

About Us:

The Bates College Museum of Art is an integral part of the intellectual and cultural life of Bates College and the region. The Museum of Art (MoA) brings a... Read More

Washburn-Norlands Living History Center

290 Norlands Road, Livermore, ME

Our Mission :

Our mission is to preserve the heritage and traditions of rural life in Maine's past, to celebrate the achievements of Livermore's Washburn family, and... Read More

The Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine

250 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland, ME

Our Mission:

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and... Read More

Portland Museum of Art

Seven Congress Square, Portland, ME

As the largest art museum in the state of Maine, the Portland Museum of Art serves as a vital cultural resource for all who visit. The Museum's collection of more than 18,000 objects is housed... Read More

The Portland Observatory

138 Congress Street, Portland, ME

History of the Tower

In 1807 Captain Lemuel Moody (1768-1846), ordered construction of this octagonal, 86-foot high tower on Munjoy Hill to serve as a communication... Read More

Seashore Trolley Museum

195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport, ME

Mission Statement

The Seashore Trolley Museum, a primarily volunteer not-for-profit organization, is the operating entity of the New England Electric Railway... Read More

Brick Store Museum

117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME

Mission:
The mission of the Brick Store Museum is to ignite personal connections to local history, art, and culture through exhibitions, education, and programs celebrating... Read More

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

9500 College Station, Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin’s Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is dedicated entirely to all things Arctic. It is named after Arctic explorers and Bowdoin graduates Robert E. Peary (Class of 1877) and Donald B.... Read More

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

9400 College Station, Brunswick, ME

History:
The original collection of European paintings, Old Master drawings, and family portraits given by James Bowdoin III and his family in 1811 and 1826 was housed in... Read More

Ogunquit Museum of American Art

543 Shore Road, Ogunquit, ME

Mission Statement:

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art engages and educates a diverse audience by collecting, exhibiting, preserving and... Read More

Maine Maritime Museum

243 Washington Street, Bath, ME

Mission:

Maine Maritime Museum celebrates Maine's maritime heritage and culture in order to educate the community and a worldwide audience about the important role of... Read More

Childrens Discovery Museum

171 Capitol Street, Suite 2, Augusta, ME

Mission Statement

The mission of the Children’s Discovery Museum is to provide an array of exhibits and activities that promote developmental skills including social,... Read More

Maine State Museum

230 State Street, Augusta, ME

About Us:

Welcome to the Maine State Museum! This site will introduce you to the facilities and services provided by Museum staff members, Friends, and Volunteers. We... Read More

Colburn House State Historic Site

33 Arnold Road, Pittston, ME

The grounds are open 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily. The Colburn House, carriage house, and barn are open by special event only. No events are currently scheduled.

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