George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History
The George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History investigates, interprets, and displays the natural world of Maine.
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Making the Best of a Rainy Day on Mount Desert Island
Surprise rain showers or fog can pop up at any given time, but fear not; your trip is far from ruined. There are still plenty of opportunities for fun things to do and see while those storms pass over. Acadia National Park is known for its outdoor adventures, but there are plenty of family friendly rainy day activities on Mount Desert Island when it’s sprinkling outside.
Bar Harbor Historical Society
The Bar Harbor Historical Society invites you to travel back in time to “old” Bar Harbor.
Northeast Harbor Library
The Northeast Harbor Library currently serves as both the public library for the Town of Mount Desert and the school library for Mount Desert Elementary School.
Wendell Gilley Museum
The museum celebrates the life and work of Wendell Gilley, a pioneer in the field of decorative bird carving.
Somesville Historical Museum & Gardens
Constructed in 1981, the building overlooks an ancient mill pond and tranquil Somes Harbor with Sargent and Norumbega Mountains in the distance.
Seal Harbor Library
In addition to spectacular views over the harbor, the Seal Harbor Library reading room provides a quiet oasis, comfortable chairs, and a fine choice of reading material.
Somesville Library Association
Located on beautiful Mount Desert Island, the Somesville Library Association is a small but active library with an up to date collection and events.
Islesford Historical Museum
Visitors to the museum are able to step on board the stern of a lobster boat and handle the tools used daily by fishermen; see boat models, paintings, buoys, and hooked rugs created by the fishermen and their families.
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Southwest Harbor Public Library inspires and supports the enjoyment of life-long learning, the love of literacy, and the exploration of new ideas, welcoming everyone through its doors.
Thorndike Library
Today, Thorndike Library serves College of the Atlantic and the broader community by providing access to information resources, the COA archives, and audio-visual services.
Great Harbor Maritime Museum
The Great Harbor Maritime Museum, in downtown Northeast Harbor, features changing exhibits. Past exhibits have included steamship transportation on Mt. Desert Island and model boat exhibitions.
Sound Schoolhouse
A visit to the Sound Schoolhouse offers people of all ages an opportunity to step back in time and think about how education in a one-room school would differ from today’s schooling.
The Abbe Museum
One mission, two locations – Inspiring new learning about the Wabanaki Nations with every visit.
Jesup Memorial Library
The Jesup Memorial Library serves as the public library for the town of Bar Harbor – a community resource and gathering place.
Seal Cove Auto Museum
The Seal Cove Auto Museum’s collection features some of the earliest automobiles and motorcycles, as well as clothing and accessories, from 1895 through the early 1920s.