Southwest Harbor Attractions
Southwest Harbor (pop. 2,000) is a fishing village that is located on Mount Desert Island and offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Cruises, fishing, canoeing, and other water sports are all popular activities in this area.
Mount Desert Oceanarium
The Oceanarium in Bar Harbor displays a variety of live marine life some in petting pools, fishing equipment, marsh tour, and lobster hatchery.
Hours
May 24 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Wendell Gilley Museum
The Wendell Gilley Museum houses a bird carving collection by Wendell Gilley. Demonstrations on woodcarving and audiovisual presentations on birds are also available.
Hours
May 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 1 to December 19
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
American Independance Day (July 4)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Wheelchair loan or rental
Wheelchair loan or rental
