Fifth Maine Museum

Fifth Maine Museum Built in 1888, the Fifth Maine is a history museum and historic site open to the public May-Oct. We hope you enjoy your visit!

The Fifth Maine Regiment Memorial Hall was built in 1888 as the "Headquarters" of the Fifth Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry 1861-1864. For nearly sixty years the veterans and their families summered here, enjoying the cooling ocean breezes and magnificent view from the verandah of their beloved cottage. Under the stewardship of the Fifth Maine Regiment Community Association, the Hall is maintained as a Civil War and local history museum and a cultural center for our island community.

This new exhibit opens today!Thank you to our sponsor Island Lobster Company and the Werner family of Peaks Island.
06/12/2026

This new exhibit opens today!

Thank you to our sponsor Island Lobster Company and the Werner family of Peaks Island.

The Peaks 4/5th graders completed their model of Battery Steele based on engineering drawings at the Fifth Maine Museum....
06/12/2026

The Peaks 4/5th graders completed their model of Battery Steele based on engineering drawings at the Fifth Maine Museum. Impressive!

Every year all the students at Peaks Island Elementary School ride their bikes around the island, and make a pit stop at...
06/09/2026

Every year all the students at Peaks Island Elementary School ride their bikes around the island, and make a pit stop at the Fifth Maine Museum for drinks and snacks. Today was that day! Welcome PIES!

Our new show opens June 12! HUGE thanks to the Werner family of Island Lobster Company for generously sponsoring this ex...
06/01/2026

Our new show opens June 12! HUGE thanks to the Werner family of Island Lobster Company for generously sponsoring this exhibit!

05/26/2026

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS for the Fifth Maine Museum Art Walk and Art on the Porch 2026! Email [email protected] for more information and to participate.

The Fifth Maine Museum will be hosting an ART WALK on July 4th this year. The ART WALK features artists selling their wares from their homes, studios, gallery, (or other location) on Peaks Island. Participation in an ART WALK costs $25 and provides you with a listing on the ART WALK map that is distributed locally on the day of the event. We will also provide you with an ART WALK lawn sign, that you will return after the event. ART WALK signs will be available for pick up just before the event.

The Fifth Maine Museum Art on the Porch event will be on August 9th this year. The Art on the Porch event features artists selling their wares from inside or on the porch of the Fifth Maine Museum. Participation in the Art on the Porch event costs $40 and provides you with a selling space that ranges from a six-foot table to a card table. Spaces are limited – only 36 artists can participate in Art on the Porch.

For more information and to participate, please email: [email protected]

Stunning photos by Heather Wasklewicz documenting the reenactment with 3rd Maine Regiment Vol Inf, Comp A and our commun...
05/26/2026

Stunning photos by Heather Wasklewicz documenting the reenactment with 3rd Maine Regiment Vol Inf, Comp A and our community cookout at the Fifth Maine Museum over Memorial Day weekend. You can see more of Heather's photography at https://www.facebook.com/heatherwasklewiczphotography

"Rest, comrades, rest and sleep! The thoughts of men shall beAs sentinels to keep Your rest from danger free."-"Decora...
05/25/2026

"Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free."

-"Decoration Day" by Portland poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1882

05/23/2026

The 3rd Maine Regiment is on its way to the Fifth Maine Museum!

Parade, cookout, demonstrations, and a talk on the Battle of Bull Run today from 10:30 to 2:30! Co-sponsored with American Legion Post 142, Peaks Island Maine.

The 2026 season begins today! We're open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10am to 3pm.
05/22/2026

The 2026 season begins today! We're open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10am to 3pm.

We open for the season on Friday at 10am!
05/20/2026

We open for the season on Friday at 10am!

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45 Seashore Avenue
Peaks Island, ME
04108

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12077663330

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