Maine Cultural Institutions
Maine Archives and Museums
This site is the starting point for any quest for materials from Maine’s cultural heritage. No planned tour of Maine should begin without consulting it.Abbe Museum – Bar Harbor
The museum of Maine’s earliest cultural heritage, that of its Native Americans.Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – Boothbay
Discover stunning natural beauty at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens located on 248 waterfront acres in the mid-coast town of Boothbay. Experience the spectacular gardens, native wildflowers, majestic ledge and stonework, pristine forest, and tranquil water views.Colby College Museum of Art – Waterville
Outstanding collection of 18th, 19th, and 20th Century works of art.Farnsworth Art Museum – Rockland
One of the finest small museums in America, concentrating on the 19th and 20th Centuries and featuring some of the best works by the finest artists of that period. The greatest focus is on Maine and it’s important role in American art.Historic New England
Historic New England is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive regional preservation organization in the country. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the lives and stories of New Englanders through their homes and possessions.Maine Maritime Museum – Bath
Much of the maritime history of Maine can be found here, especially as it relates to the rich heritage of Bath and the Kenebec River.Maine Historical Society – Portland
The Maine Historical Society’s resources include a library, the Center
for Maine History, and the Historic Wadsworth-Longfellow House.Old York Historical Society – York
Visit Old York and explore nine historic museum buildings, a nature preserve, contemporary art gallery and restored gardens. Tour the properties, explore the collections, research your history or take part in the renowned education programs.Owls Head Transportation Museum – Owl’s Head
A very large collection of pioneer era transportation machines including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, ,motorcycles, carriages, steam engines, etc. From the earliest prototypes to our own time. The museum contains some very rare examples and all are maintained in immaculate, working condition.Penobscot Marine Museum – Searsport
Much of Maine’s rich maritime heritage is preserved here. Thirteen historic buildings with many regionally important maritime objects and research library.Portland Museum of Art – Portland
Maine’s oldest arts institution. Founded in 1882, its collections contain extensive art works by major American artists of the 18th through the 20th Centuries.