The Great Harbor Maritime Museum

The Great Harbor Maritime Museum Located in the former firehouse and town office, the Great Harbor Maritime Museum celebrates the maritime heritage of the Mount Desert Region.

When it's weather like this, time to check out some great objects like the most exquisite model (by Duane Muzzy) of the ...
09/03/2026

When it's weather like this, time to check out some great objects like the most exquisite model (by Duane Muzzy) of the Jenny B and one of her real-life buoys. Come on down!

The museum will be closed on Sunday, August 23. But if you are looking for an engaging activity for later today (until 5...
08/21/2026

The museum will be closed on Sunday, August 23. But if you are looking for an engaging activity for later today (until 5pm) or tomorrow/Saturday August 22, come on over to Northeast Harbor and tuck into the Great Harbor Maritime Museum for a visit.

08/08/2026

It's a sublime day to visit the museum!!

08/08/2026

It's a great place to visit any time, but especially on a rainy day! We're open til 5.

The museum hours for Thursday, July 23 will be 10:30-1:30. Come visit us and let us know what your favorite exhibits are...
07/22/2026

The museum hours for Thursday, July 23 will be 10:30-1:30. Come visit us and let us know what your favorite exhibits are! Might it be the sign from John Somes’ Store in Somesville, c. 1860 (on loan from the Mount Desert Historical Society) or the image of Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, c.1875? Or something else? We love hearing what draws your attention.

Yes! The Great Harbor Maritime Museum is open today!!!
07/16/2026

Yes! The Great Harbor Maritime Museum is open today!!!

07/03/2026

The museum will be closed on July 4th, but we will be open on Sunday, July 5th from 11-5. Come visit and learn about ice harvesting and ice skating and all things cold. Meanwhile, stay cool and enjoy the holiday.

06/29/2026

We are excited to be profiled here in this short video. We are open Monday through Saturday 10:30-5:00 and on Sunday 11:00-5:00. We will be closed this Tuesday, June 30th, but back open on Wednesday.

Address

124 Main Street
Northeast Harbor, ME
04662

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(207) 276-5262

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