Maine Discovery Museum

Maine Discovery Museum MDM is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to helping people of all ages to discover the world around them through creative exploration and science.
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Discover three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits & our offsite science events, too! Visit
Discover three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits that invite you to explore the worlds of science, nature, geography, children’s literature, music, art, and anatomy, plus daily STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) programming -- discoveries await. Schools & Groups
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nts, invite your friends and family and celebrate your child’s birthday; hold a meeting, a family reunion, or a company party! Maine Discovery Museum is a unique venue for many families, schools, or corporate events -- or let us come to you! Programs
We design programs to delight, inspire, and engage via STEAM-based explorations. Our programs within the museum walls and on the road provide opportunities for deep engagement and creative self-expression.

09/08/2026

We're very passionate about our science facts!

A reminder that we will be closed September 6th through 8th so our incredible team can rest and recharge after an amazin...
09/05/2026

A reminder that we will be closed September 6th through 8th so our incredible team can rest and recharge after an amazing summer. See you Wednesday!

09/03/2026

Rachael, Kim, and Lauren from our Curiosity Team tried their hand at guessing the number on their forehead by using only work related questions... Let's just say this video was heavily edited.

Decades of research, leadership, and dedication to understanding Maine’s changing climate have made a lasting impact. Me...
09/02/2026

Decades of research, leadership, and dedication to understanding Maine’s changing climate have made a lasting impact. Meet our inaugural Maine Science Awards Lifetime Achievement honoree, Ivan J. Fernandez!

Want to hear more about Ivan and meet all five of this year’s honorees? Join us October 15 for an evening celebrating Maine science and the people making a difference. Get your tickets today on our website!

09/01/2026

As school starts, we’re reflecting on our amazing summer! Between all the guests and summer camps, it was an absolute blast, but it’s time for us to get back to the most important part of our job: making silly social media videos!

Welcome (almost) to September! 🍂 We are back to school year hours which means we are now closed on Mondays. This week we...
08/31/2026

Welcome (almost) to September! 🍂 We are back to school year hours which means we are now closed on Mondays. This week we have a fun and engaging lineup including Leaf Printing, Bead Bracelets for back to school season, our Live Reptile Show, Spice Pouches in honor of National Herbs and Spices Day, and Hummingbird Puppets to celebrate National Hummingbird Day! Head to our website for the full schedule and come explore with us.

And a heads up that we will be closed September 6th through 8th so our incredible team can rest and recharge after an amazing summer. They have earned it! 🦎🌿🐦

We can't wait to be back with the Girl Scouts of Maine in October for Build. Create. Innovate.! Rachael and Kim will be ...
08/27/2026

We can't wait to be back with the Girl Scouts of Maine in October for Build. Create. Innovate.! Rachael and Kim will be there with an engineering challenge to test your jungle survival skills!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/26/2026

We love Lauren's story behind her personal scroll. You can visit our community Scrollathon piece of art at MDM 🌀

📣 Announcing the inaugural Maine Science Awards honorees! 📣Maine Discovery Museum is proud to recognize five outstanding...
08/25/2026

📣 Announcing the inaugural Maine Science Awards honorees! 📣

Maine Discovery Museum is proud to recognize five outstanding Mainers whose work is advancing science across our state:

• Lifetime Achievement: Dr. Ivan Fernandez, PhD - UMaine soil scientist and Maine Climate Council leader
• Innovation: MEDRhythms - Portland's music-driven neurologic therapy pioneers
• Impact: FMI - Biddeford's aerospace composites leader
• Surprising Science: Dove Tail Bat Company - Shirley's precision baseball bat makers
• Advancing Trust in Science: Dr. Elizabeth Marnik, PhD - Nationally recognized science communicator

Join us as we celebrate these honorees on October 15, 2026 at Hollywood Casino Bangor, a formal evening of cocktails, dinner, and recognition. Ticket link the comments!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor, and Innovation Award Sponsor, Maine Technology Institute.

There is no shortage of fun happening at MDM this week and we would love to see you! 🌞 We are painting with raindrops, s...
08/17/2026

There is no shortage of fun happening at MDM this week and we would love to see you! 🌞 We are painting with raindrops, stretching cloud slime, meeting our reptile friends, crafting puffin puppets to take home, and pressing fossil casts out of clay and plaster, and you do not want to miss a single bit of it! Head to our website for the full schedule and come play with us! 🦎🐦🌧

Address

74 Main Street
Bangor, ME
04401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(207) 262-7200

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