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This category lists sites which present the history of an era or region through collections in museums composed of historic artifacts located in Maine.

Subcategories

• Living History and Open Air

Resources in This Category

• Moosehead Historical Society & Museum

  https://mooseheadhistory.org/
  History center and aviation museum. Includes a blog.

• Mount Desert Island Historical Society

  http://mdihistory.org/
  Operates two museums with artifact, photograph, and archival collections dedicated to local history from 1761 to the present. Includes photos, hours, admission, events, school programs, membership and volunteer forms, and directions.

• Museums of the Bethel Historical Society

  http://www.bethelhistorical.org/
  Presents an interpretation of western Maine and the White Mountain region through exhibits, events, lectures and publications. Provides information about the exhibits and visitor information.

• The Brick Store Museum

  http://www.brickstoremuseum.org/
  Preserves the rich cultural heritage of the Kennebunks providing history, exhibits, collections, walking tours, and membership information.

• The Davistown Museum

  http://www.davistownmuseum.org/
  Devoted to the recovery, display and interpretation of old hand tools in that visitors can see, touch and learn about the tools of the early trades of Maine and New England from the colonial period to the Civil War.

• The Museums of Old York

  http://www.oldyork.org/
  The history and heritage of three centuries of life on the coast of Maine is displayed in eight buildings, including a library and research center.

• The Patten Lumberman's Museum

  http://www.lumbermensmuseum.org/
  Dedicated to preserving the history of the logging industry in the Great Northern woods. Includes details of exhibits, hours, rates, photos, events, newsletter, gift shop and directions. Located in Patten, Maine.

• The Wilson Museum

  http://wilsonmuseum.org/
  Collection houses artifacts from the early Paleolithic, through the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages, rocks and minerals, early tools, weapons and firearms. Additional historic structures on the grounds. Includes calendar of events, workshops, hours and directions. Located in Castine.

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