Umbrella Cover Museum

Umbrella Cover Museum Quirky museum of umbrella covers. Open summers only. Check hours. www.umbrellacovermuseum.org Quirky museum of umbrella sleeves. Seen on The Weather Channel.

Also on NPR, BBC, NY Times, Boston Globe & more. Theme song: Let a Smile be Your Umbrella on a rainy rainy day! Call or email for hours. Summers only. Opening Mem. Day weekend through Labor Day. Always check for hours. Text or Call 207-939-0301 for more information or email [email protected]. Nancy 3. Hoffman, Director and Curator. Located on Peaks Island - take Casco Bay Lines ferry fr

om Portland, Maine. BE SURE TO CHECK FIRST FOR TIMES!!! Leave lots of time to park and catch the ferry in Portland. www.CascoBayLines.com for ferry information and parking map.

We are now "The Holy Grail of Niche Museums." We accept that honor.
03/24/2026

We are now "The Holy Grail of Niche Museums." We accept that honor.

On a small island in Maine, there is a sanctuary for the one thing we always lose: the humble umbrella cover. Explore the whimsical world of the Umbrella Cov...

ReOpening in May for our thirtieth season!
02/09/2026

ReOpening in May for our thirtieth season!

We continue with our summer series looking at some of Maine's more offbeat - and perhaps lesser known - museums. Today we take a short ferry ride from the…

Why did Santa need an umbrella? Because of the rain, dear! Happy holidays from The Umbrella Cover Museum.
12/24/2025

Why did Santa need an umbrella? Because of the rain, dear! Happy holidays from The Umbrella Cover Museum.

12/11/2025

Check this one out! Happy holidays to all!

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Closed for the season, but open for consideration. Happy holidays to all!
11/25/2025

Closed for the season, but open for consideration. Happy holidays to all!

Peaks Island's Umbrella Cover Museum features a playful collection of over 2,000 covers, inviting visitors to enjoy Nancy's engaging spirit and colorful displays.

Let a smile be your umbrella.
09/10/2025

Let a smile be your umbrella.

09/10/2025
WOO HOO! The Umbrella Cover Museum made it on Jeopardy today! Watch and cheer!
09/08/2025

WOO HOO! The Umbrella Cover Museum made it on Jeopardy today! Watch and cheer!

JEOPARDY! 09/08/2025 FULL Episode || Jeopardy! September 08, 2025 Full Episode 720HD

The Umbrella Cover Museum is open this week, July 22 - July 27 - Tuesday - Saturday 10-1 and 2-5. Then on Sunday from 10...
07/24/2025

The Umbrella Cover Museum is open this week, July 22 - July 27 - Tuesday - Saturday 10-1 and 2-5. Then on Sunday from 10-1. All summer long - barring any "unforeseen circumstances." Come check out the International Inquiry Game.

WE ARE CLOSED THIS WEEK - due to the fact that I (Nancy 3. Hoffman) have Covid. As of Monday, July 14th. I will let you ...
07/15/2025

WE ARE CLOSED THIS WEEK - due to the fact that I (Nancy 3. Hoffman) have Covid. As of Monday, July 14th. I will let you all know when it is re-opening. Or if I get someone to work for me. So sorry to disappoint people who want to see the museum. Please go to our website www.umbrellacovermuseum.org or Youtube for virtual tours.

The Umbrella Cover Museum is a small, quirky museum on an island in Maine. Hundreds of umbrella covers (sleeves) are on display in a variety of unique exhibits. The tour takes about 20 minutes, and includes interactive exhibits, prizes, surprises, and a theme song. Founder, director and curator, Nan...

The Umbrella Cover Museum is busy in July!
07/11/2025

The Umbrella Cover Museum is busy in July!

Honeymooners from Chicago dance in the museum. New donations and enthusiastic visitors.
07/10/2025

Honeymooners from Chicago dance in the museum. New donations and enthusiastic visitors.

Address

62 Island Avenue
Peaks Island, ME
04108

Opening Hours

Closed for the season.
Re-opening May 23, 2026.
Check out our website or Facebook page until then. Celebrate the Mundane!

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+12079390301

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