My dad is an alumni here so I just had to check the campus out while I was in the area. The museum…read moreis free and much larger than I had anticipated it to be. There were two levels and a multitude of rooms to appreciate the pieces of art up close and personal since there weren't many barriers establishing boundaries. This definitely added to the experience and I am curious how often they change out the pieces. Would come again and recommend others to check them out!

We visited this museum on a drizzly day while staying nearby at The Brunswick Hotel. The current…read moreexhibit was Mina Loy - strangeness is inevitable. The exhibit was well done and highly informative. We found the regular collections including the murals in the Walker Art Building, formerly the lobby, and wooden masks once worn by individuals in New Ireland, an island in Papua New Guinea, at funerals and other cultural events to be equally enjoyable. Employees were just setting up a pair of new exhibits on the day of our visit so we did not get the opportunity to explore the entire museum as we will on an upcoming visit. There is no admission fee though donations are gratefully accepted.

Fantastic spot for respite from the sun, and explore the expeditions, art, and culture of the…read morepeople living in the Arctic! Highly recommend!

First time to the new building. Exhibit is much smaller than in the old building and has as much…read moreart as historical exhibits. Apologized to our company from out of town who have been to the Arctic several times.

Not an aquarium. I've seen more fish in my dentist's office…read more This was WAY better prior to its "renovation". There are 4 tanks of fish and a "touch tank." There is a "learning lab" with some shark things and crafts. This will entertain your kids (age 6 and under) for an hour at most. Not worth it for adults or anyone who has grown up on a coast. VERY small parking lot. Very disappointed

I really wanted to like the new renovations however I would not consider this place as an aquarium…read morebut more of an oceanarium. It is definitely a place of education and there are two touch/pet tanks but that's about it. I was hoping it would be like the one from what use to be home (Roundhouse Aquarium in Manhattan Beach, CA) even that aquarium I would still consider it an oceanarium however it had sooooo much more to offer. Despite how crowded this place can get, you can easily do it all in under five minutes. (That's how small it is) If you really want to make the trip I would suggest going on the free days. Also, those baby moon jelly's will soon need a bigger tank!

This is a wonderful gem in the Brunswick-Topsham region. The society owns the Joshua Chamberlain…read morehouse as well as the Skolfield Whittier house. The combined collection holds vast resources regarding Maine's Civil War hero as well as a comprehensive history of Brunswick and the surrounding area. Well worth a visit!!

From the owner: Organized in 1888, Pejepscot Historical Society is the fourth oldest historical society in Maine…read more We own three museums: the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum (226 Maine Street), the Skolfield-Whittier House (at this property), and the PHS Museum and Research Center (at this property). The two house museums offer guided tours starting Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Columbus Day weekend (Skolfield) and Veterans Day weekend (Chamberlain). The PHS Museum and Research Center has rotating exhibits, and research archives, and is open 10AM-4PM, Tues-Sat from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, and 10AM-4PM, Wed-Fri during the rest of the year.

I've been meaning to stop by for a while now. Today was Customer Appreciation Day so I had no…read moreexcuse. I'm new to stained glass and have only completed three projects at this point. I absolutely love it though. This studio is beautiful. I came in through the downstairs so was able to see the work area - lots of people, creating lots of beautiful things. So many gorgeous, finished pieces hanging upstairs. Wow!! I picked up half a dozen pieces of glass - you know, the stuff I "needed" even though I hadn't realized it. Nice collection of everything stained glass. Even if I don't book seat time in the work area, I will most definitely be back for supplies.

The location was very cool and the people there were so helpful. We bought a beautiful piece and…read morethey packaged it for travel and held it until we came back through on our trip. Wonderful place and people.

The International Cryptozoology Museum is a museum that opened in Portland, Maine in 2003. It was…read morefounded by cryptozoologist, author and TV personality Loren Coleman. Although he has a background in social work, Coleman has had a passion for cryptozoology (the study of animals whose existence is unproven: aka cryptids) for several decades. Originally from Virginia, he relocated to Maine in 1980 and wrote a number of articles and books on cryptozoology. In 2003, Coleman opened the museum in the first floor of his home. As his collection of cryptid artifacts grew, so did his need to find a larger museum space. The museum moved a number of times before it ended up in its current location in Portland's Thompson Point in 2020. There are plans to move the museum to an even larger space in Bangor in 2026. My extended family and I visited the museum this past summer while we were vacationing in Maine. I've wanted to visit it for several years. I'm very familiar with Coleman's work from his books and TV appearances on documentaries on A&E or the History Channel. The museum is loaded with an absurd amount of artifacts all related to cryptozoology. I would say that a majority of the artifacts are dedicated to Bigfoot (Sasquatch), the Abominable Snowman (Yeti) and other legendary ape-like hominids. There were plenty of sculptures, footprint castings, and other various artifacts. The highlight for me was the 8.5-foot-tall Crookston Bigfoot sculpture made by taxidermist Curtis Christensen. There are also artifacts dedicated to cryptids such as Lake Monsters (Loch Ness Monster, Champ, Ogopogo, Cadborosaurus), Swamp Monsters, the Feejee Mermaid, the Montauk Monster, the Mothman, the Dover Demon, the Jersey Devil, the Beast of Bray Road, and others too numerous to mention. We all really enjoyed exploring the museum and we highly recommend it to anyone who's interesting in all things strange and unusual.

Although this place was geared more towards Bigfoot than any other animal, it definitely had a…read morelittle bit of everything and was oddly interesting. For $10 it's worth a stop. I think Parking was two dollars for an hour. There were a good number of kids there who obviously seemed to love it. i'm not sure that I would consider it an actual museum. It's more of a collection of odds and ends.

Great place to be for the art lovers as well as art novices like me. Good collection of paintings,…read moresculptures and photos which makes it really diverse and makes you travel across so many different eras. The descriptions to the items are well written and well conveys the story and the message behind the display. It spans four floors (it has elevator) but the third and fourth ones won't take that much time. There is a nice cafe underground which has snacks as well. Note that you aren't allowed to take food/beverages upstairs. There were a few displays around the cafe too. Staff was nice and friendly. Definitely recommended.

Very nice museum! $20 for any adult over wasn't bad at all…read moreand there was definitely a lot of art to see. Glad we dropped by for a visit!

This magnificent establishment is really multiple attractions in one: flowers, landscaping, natural…read morewonders (waterfalls), wooden troll sculptures, walking trails, and more. A single visit doesn't necessarily need to incorporate all of the aspects, much less cover all the ground, but a well-planned lengthy visit could. Everything is laid out very nicely, artfully, and such that you'll get some great photographs-- even "Instaworthy" ones if that's your thing. I also like that the volunteers are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to answer questions and provide advice. Some of MY advice: - Arrive early, as it gets hot, especially in certain areas. - Bring bug spray. - Being sun protection, including a hat. - Bring water. - Take advantage of the free shuttle to get transported to/near the farthest destinations first, possibly getting there before the crowds gather and the sun heats up. You can then work your way back and still get plenty of steps in. Since discovering it, my wife and I return practically every year. It never gets old. The facility works hard to ensure that the opposite is the case, with good upkeep and occasional expansion.

This is a huge botanical garden with the famous trolls as a major draw. I obtained two adult…read morepasses from my local library (many Maine libraries offer free passes). We visited on a beautiful Sunday in May. There is so much to see there. I found it a little difficult to get oriented (I am certain I missed several gardens. I did enjoy the children's area and the senses garden. My companion needed to rent a scooter which i learned about on the website. They also have wheelchairs to borrow for free. What I might have overlooked on the website (if it is there) is that there are many parts inaccessible with scooter or wheelchairs. We weren't able to see a few of the trolls because of this restriction. There are trolleys circulating the park to allow folks with mobility restrictions to see those areas. However, we only saw one trolley spot and the trolley was already full. The driver did say they come around every 20 minutes. Next time, I will pack my lunch in a backpack and perhaps take advantage of one of their tours.