Top Things to do in Maine
Top Hotels in Maine
- 1. Gorges Grant Hotel
- 2. The Admiral's Inn
- 3. The Country Inn at the Mall
- 4. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
- 5. Best Western Acadia Park Inn
- 6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine
- 7. Meadowmere Resort
- 8. Union Bluff Hotel
- 9. Hampton Inn Bar Harbor
- 10. Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
The 10 Best History Museums in Maine, United States
Maine has several unique regions, each with its own distinctive culture and activities. With miles of coastline, thousands of lakes, endless rivers and deep forests, visitors can find their perfect vacation spot, whether it's on a sandy beach, at a family campground or walking along Main Street in a bustling city or town. Maine is also known for abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in all four seasons, from swimming and boating in the warmer months to excellent skiing in the winter.
Restaurants in Maine
1. Vinalhaven Historical Society
2. Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
3. Georgetown Historical Society
4. Frances Perkins Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
5. Wreaths Across America Museum
6. Hendricks Hill Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Hendricks Hill Museum, 419 Hendricks Hill Rd, Southport, ME 04576 is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday throughout the months of July and August from 11 AM - 3 PM. The museum, founded in 1988, portrays the way of life on Southport Island from the early 19th century through the mid 20th century. The collection is housed in the former Cameron House, circa 1820 and, in addition to furnishings typical of the time, the museum has a vast collection of tools from ice harvesting implements to darning eggs to early kitchen utensils. On display is also a collection of boats used by the islanders, Gus Pratt's old soda fountain counter, old maps and historic post cards, genealogical and island cemetery records. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.
7. Stanley Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
A museum that celebrates the inventions of the Stanley family, including an exhibit of The Stanley Steamer, an 1899 horseless carriage and early automobile.
Reviewed By leafwatcher
To escape the Florida heat, We went to Maine to stay on a mountaintop, and see the fall. But Maine was having its own record -setting heat and the place we rented had no a/c. (Why would it? This was Maine, on a mountain, in the fall.) So we came off the mountain and headed 18 miles away to the small town of Kingfield Maine and its population of 900 plus people. First I looked up Kingfield’s attractions on Tripadvisor – I can’t travel without Tripadvisor. The top two involved hiking up a mountain or skiing from hut to hut, not something to do in 90 degrees. But the third was a museum. I would have gone to a ball-bearing museum if it had a/c, so we headed to Kingfield’s Stanley Museum, and its Stanley Steamers. My first thought was a museum for carpet cleaning, But no, that company is actually spelled Stanley StEEmer. These Stanley StEAmers were cars built by the twin Stanley Brothers, who look like the twin Smith cough drop Brothers. The Stanleys – they went by their first initials F.E and F.O., invented cars that ran on steam and 4 of these Stanley Steamers from the very early 1900’s are in this museum. What a find! As we were the only visitors to the Stanley Museum on this hot September day we basically took it over for the morning with the assistance of the most adorable guide, a senior citizen named Janice. Petite Janice, with her long white hair and Mrs. Santa Claus glasses, was a wealth of information on the Stanleys, the steam engines and the cars. “Want to sit in one?” she asked. Of course, and we did. Imagine touring the Smithsonian and getting into the Spirit of St. Louis? What an incredible morning we had. My husband just loved this museum – and Janice, one of the 960 people whose lives have been Kingfield Maine. He tried to explain to her what muscles cars were and how he loved his ‘67 GTO. He even told her about his bone marrow transplant and his DNA now being female because his sister was his donor. Janice found all that amazing. She shared her Stanley information with us and now we were sharing our world with her. We never would have gone to the Stanley Museum if not for the air-conditioning, which by the way this museum didn’t have much of. But who cared, we learned about an era we knew little about and we met a woman from Maine who we will always remember. See this museum and ask for Janice!
8. Maine State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 300 reviews
Beginning June 24, 2020, the Maine State Museum has closed to allow significant repairs and upgrades to the building's mechanical systems. This necessary closure was unanticipated at this time. The duration of the closure has yet to be fully determined. Because the scope of work to be completed is substantial and complex, the museum could be closed for up to two years. Please see the museum's website for additional details and updates.
Reviewed By airehead2 - Oakland, United States
This museum must rank highly on your "bucket list". If your are a native and you have not taken the time to visit this facility then you can not refer to yourself as an authentic Mainiac. Maybe a little over-stated but this museum is very much worth your time. Take your family out on a Saturday when the weather out of doors is inclement.or cold and enjoy an educational experience learning a little about the wonderful state of your residence. The displays have been around for decades and I/we have visited only twice in my seventy-one years and it never seems to get old. A simply wonderful place to spend an afternoon with your young children or grand-children and give them an experience they will never forget and always be reminded of you years later when they reflect on the day of.their visit. Don't forget,you may even learn something too! DIRIGO
9. Lumberman's Museum
10. Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum will re-open for private, guided tours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on July 7. Please visit our website, pejepscothistorical.org, for more information. Visit the home of Maine's most celebrated Civil War hero, who also served four terms as Governor, and was a professor and president of Bowdoin College. The Museum is owned and operated by Pejepscot Historical Society.
Reviewed By 718amandad
We were able to arrange a private tour of the home. Roxann was our guide and she was extraordinary. She was informative and made it interesting for me and my son. We are both history nerds and we were appreciative of her knowledge. I learned so much more about Joshua Chamberlain than I ever could have imagined. The gift shop was well stocked with books, postcards and various tidbits. I'm thankful that we could go. If you are a Civil War nerd, this is a must do.
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