The superb Penobscot Marine Museum houses Maine’s biggest collection of mariner art and artifacts, which is spread through a number of historic buildings. You'll find dozens of small craft, souvenirs collected by Maine sea captains and a terrific collection of folk art. There's some wonderfully evocative photography collections, and fun kid-friendly activities, too.
Penobscot Marine Museum
Top choice in Midcoast Maine
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Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies
22.83 MILES
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Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
25.69 MILES
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26.24 MILES
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16.95 MILES
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United Farmers Market of Maine
4.53 MILES
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8.02 MILES
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Center for Maine Contemporary Art
26.24 MILES
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16.65 MILES
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1.96 MILES
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2.32 MILES
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3. United Farmers Market of Maine
4.53 MILES
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4.62 MILES
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4.63 MILES
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6. High Street Studio & Gallery
4.65 MILES
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4.83 MILES
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5.14 MILES
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