Things to do in Boothbay Harbor Region, Mid Coast Maine: The Best Museums

Ed Brown's Wharfside Gallery offers a variety of art from select fine artists. Featuring Ed Brown original watercolors and local photography, as well as other original paintings and reproductions. Ed has 1000s of images to choose from in both paintings and photos. Colorful and affordable art in an inviting waterfront setting, located in the heart of downtown Boothbay Harbor.

Hendricks Hill Museum, 419 Hendricks Hill Rd, Southport, ME 04576 is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday throughout the months of July and August from 11 AM - 3 PM. The museum, founded in 1988, portrays the way of life on Southport Island from the early 19th century through the mid 20th century. The collection is housed in the former Cameron House, circa 1820 and, in addition to furnishings typical of the time, the museum has a vast collection of tools from ice harvesting implements to darning eggs to early kitchen utensils. On display is also a collection of boats used by the islanders, Gus Pratt's old soda fountain counter, old maps and historic post cards, genealogical and island cemetery records. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.

We invite you to travel back in time to vintage Vacationland with us. Nowhere else in New England can you ride the rails behind an vintage steam or diesel locomotive surrounded by historic Maine buildings preserved in a recreated village, and view a collection of 60 antique autos. When you visit the Museum you'll learn about how technologies like steam engines and the automobile changed life along the coast of Maine between 1850 and 1950. In addition to the opportunity to ride in a vintage coach behind a vintage locomotive, the Museum also occasionally offers rides in one of our Ford Model Ts. Two of our most popular attractions are the resident goats who delight visitors of all ages with their antics. From a display of hundreds of salt & pepper shakers to a collection of engines that powered everything from small boats to whole factories, there truly is something for everyone in your family here. Throughout the season a wide variety of special events are hosted on the Village Green from vintage ball games to car shows and family festivals. The Museum is also a unique location for wedding ceremonies and receptions.