Founded in 1962, Maine Maritime Museum sits on a beautiful 20-acre campus on the banks of the Kennebec River in \u201cThe City of Ships,\u201d Bath, Maine.The museum is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of Maine\u2019s maritime heritage and culture.<\/p>\n
Indoors, enjoy air-conditioned galleries with\u00a0exhibits\u00a0and hands-on activities for all ages.\u00a0Into the Lantern: A Lighthouse Experience\u00a0is a one-of-a-kind immersive exhibit that will give you the\u00a0sensation of standing at the top of a lighthouse.<\/p>\n
Outdoors, stroll through the country\u2019s only surviving shipyard to see where large wooden sailing vessels were once built. Many of the original buildings in our shipyard are preserved, giving you a glimpse into the daily lives of the Percy & Small shipbuilders.The highlight of the yard is the full-size sculpture of the schooner\u00a0Wyoming, the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built in North America. At the top of the yard, the Victorian-era home of the Donnells, one of Bath\u2019s many shipbuilding families, opens seasonally for tours.<\/p>\n
Hop on one of our daily cruises to see some of Maine\u2019s most iconic lighthouses from the water and get an up-close look at Navy vessels under construction at Bath Iron Works. For a truly unique experience, sail aboard the\u00a0restored 1906 schooner\u00a0Mary E\u00a0and learn about her storied history.<\/p>\n
The museum\u2019s working Boatshop keeps Maine\u2019s wooden boatbuilding traditions alive! Chat with craftsmen at work or participate in the variety of workshops that teach traditional woodworking techniques.<\/p>\n
Kids love exploring the Pirate Playship, climbing inside the human-sized lobster trap, taking the wheel to captain a tugboat, and launching a wooden ship!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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