Shedding Light on the Subject…read more The nation's largest lighthouse museum located in touristy Rockland, Maine. The Good: *Tours available *Huge collection of artifacts and Fresnel lenses *Nice gift shop *Park Street Grille located in same building The Meh: *Admission $12/adults; $8/seniors; $6/military; & kids 12 and under free. *Seasonal March - December (check their FB page before visiting or call) *Not the biggest museum we've ever been to as you can probably be in and out in around an hour. The Ugly: *Parking can be difficult during busy times of year (i.e., summer) Conclusion: Nice museum for lighthouse lovers like ourselves. If you happen to be in town then it's worth a visit, but not necessarily go out of your way for.

This was one of our excursion stops on our Maine Harbor cruise. Enjoyable, informative, takes maybe…read moretwo hours to go through the museum itself. The staff were amazing and friendly. A good visit.

We just held my fathers celebration of life at the museum this weekend and the staff couldn't have…read morebeen more professional. We held it in the children's area which have interactive items for the kids and a lot of the adults too. The tables, chairs, audio etc were all set up and ready to go early. Our caterer Taco Joe was also all set up filling the museum with an amazing aroma. My dad was a member of the museum and would have been thrilled to have his life remembered here

Wow!!! This is a must-visit if you are a car enthusiast! I grew up going to car shows, but I have…read morenever seen anything like this! There are more cars than I had imagined, and they are all very pristine. I did not expect to see bicycles and buggies as well, plus airplanes. I think there was even more that we didn't see because there was a car auction going on. $20 is a great price. This would've been 35 or $40 in Georgia. The history was amazing! We were there for over an hour but could easily spend 2+ hours there.

Lovely little children's play museum located in the center of Bangor. Free admission with ASTC…read morereciprocal program which made it a lovely break on our drive to Bar Harbor. A lot of pretend play areas, three floors but easily done in about 60-90 minutes for our 5 and 7 year olds. Agree with the others who thought this was better for the preschool and early elementary crowd than older kids. Great also at the last hour of the day Saturday when it was mostly empty.

So much fun! Can't believe I didn't know this was in Bangor. There are 3 floors of super fun…read moreactivities for kiddos

Attended my first adults only "After Dark" Halloween party! Wasn't sure what to expect, we had a…read moreBLAST! Hubby went as Big Foot and I his "Game warden". There was music playing as we walked up and people milling about before heading in. Check in was super easy, a map given to navigate the building and a stamp card to make stops at stations on each floor. Bars on every floor but specialty drinks is available only on the first floor. Acquired two beverages and we were off and running. First stop was buffet with an assortment of snacks including nacho bar, fresh fruit and vegetables table, and hot apps. The lighting here was BLINDING, only down point of whole experience and not worth lowering the rating. Next stop was Photo Booth as well as others asking for pictures with Big foot :) Went to second floor and found the candy bar and got our first stamp. Back down to first floor for another drink and to get our seats for the drag show. The theater filled up quickly and at the end was standing room only. The show started with high energy and happiness. Sadly, I did not use the facilities prior to sitting down so we had to leave early. Which was fine as it allowed someone standing to have a seat. Back to second floor as the water room! What a FUN time we had and thankful we didn't get soaked. Up to the third floor with DJ pretzels and meat pies for snacks. More interactive exhibits were masked making, critter in the dark finding, outdoor play set and more! Met up with a fellow Yelper who was also having an amazing time. A pretzel and some dancing to end our night at the museum. Got all of our stamps and were rewarded with our choose of two prizes. Entered a few raffles to help support the museum as well. Will definitely join in again in the future. Thank you for having us

Great place to bring the little ones! My kids had a blast here. We spent almost two hours here and…read morecould easily spent another hour if my son had seen the arts and crafts room earlier (we got to the room 30 mins prior to them closing for lunch). They had a blast in the different areas: water play, the air balls and the pretend play area.

If you're an animal lover, this small nonprofit museum dedicated to honoring and remembering the…read morebrave companions who have lived and labored alongside humans on the sea for centuries is a must-visit for you. The museum started as an online museum where it found international popularity for more than 10 years, before its CEO and Founder (an AMAZING woman named Patricia) retired to Maine and turned her passion project into a full-time labor of love with its own physical footprint. The museum is small and is comprised of just one room with various displays and an area with small souvenirs you can purchase to help support the nonprofit and its mission of chronicling and remembering the impact animals have alongside humans throughout naval history. There is ample free parking in the area and entry is free (but there is a box for you to make a cash donation if you're so inclined.) I cant wait to visit again in the future as the museum continues to grow and expand in its new location.

Such a cute and highly educational museum . It's a very tiny museum and I would recommend setting…read moreaside about 30-45 minutes to read everything . There is free parking and a small gift shop . Admission is free and any money you spend at the gift shop goes towards sustaining the museum . I learned a lot about animals that have helped shape Maritime history . I loved the local stories about local families and sea captains . The museum even has a maritime pet ambassador you can learn about and follow along on their sea adventures . We found the museum creator, Patricia to be kind , enthusiastic, professional and dedicated to her museum . I highly recommend the Museum of Maritime Pets !

We loved this gem of a small museum, with Wyeths and a special exhibit of his wife's work and other…read moreearly American art and some classics. Worth a stop when in Maine.

I assumed this museum was going to be pretty limited, but I was impressed with the variety of…read moreartworks on display. It's more than just the Wyeths; they have classic European artists and early American art. I loved getting to learn more about the local indigenous tribes and see the work of local artists whom I wouldn't otherwise get to see. Some of the art was even a bit risque, which was great to see at a small art museum. Highly recommend taking an hour or so to get lost in the Farnsworth.

We went to the museum today at the request of my son (5y/old) and had a hideous experience…read more The person manning the museum who I conclude is the "Captain" others reference was exceptionally rude to our party (4 adults 1 child). At one point, trembling with rage after chasing my family in his mobility device, he advised my husband, small child, and myself that the $10/pp "suggested donation" was mandatory and due before leaving the vestibule. This was the 4th time he approached me about paying his "suggested donation." I had every plan to pay before leaving but didn't know whether my husband or friends had already paid something and wanted to catch up with them. He followed me and my son around the building to confront me repeatedly. He further accused my family of exploiting his hospitality and screamed at us for failing to pay (we had both assured him we would pay the suggested donation before leaving). The guy is a nut with an anger problem and I can't recommend taking a child. Avoid.

Great Lobster lunch with American cruise lines. Tour through museum was great also. Very…read moreinformative.

perfect for kids! So helpful to have in the neighborhood. The bad reviews were for an old museum…read morethat has since closed. this one is new and amazing!

This Museum does not deserve 3 stars! its an AMAZING place! they fully renovated it and my toddler…read moreadores it, she could play there for hours! it's extremely clean and the staff is friendly!!

Great boat tour of the lighthouses and the museum was great. Got my lighthouse stamps tooread more

Very disappointing experience. We arrived within the recommended time window before departure, but…read morewere still denied boarding. The staff offered little explanation and showed no flexibility despite us following the instructions provided. On top of that, the ticket prices were far more expensive than expected, making the experience feel like a poor value overall. We drove out expecting an enjoyable boat trip and instead left frustrated and disappointed. I would not recommend this place based on our experience.

This was one of the few things to do in Rockland on a quiet Monday. Be warned, if you arrive off…read moreseason most stores, shops, and even restaurants will likely be closed but the museum is worth a visit regardless. I can appreciate the efforts of this museum and their commitment to sharing art. We received passes from our hotel nearby and walked over. The building itself is beautiful and the interior is bright and open. They had about four exhibits the day we arrived, each one perfectly described and appointed. I would visit again if I ever had the opportunity. I have a feeling there is a lot in store for this museum!

A stunning setting for terrific exhibitions by artists with Maine roots or connections. It's like…read morea taste of NYC's Whitney or the Boston ICA in Rockland. The modern, light-filled galleries designed by NYC-based architect Toshiko Mori (who has a place on North Haven), offer a bright counterpoint to the dark brick-and-wood interiors of older buildings nearby.