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Rockland, ME Attractions

Known as "The Lobster Capital of the World" and the "Schooner Capital of Maine," Rockland (pop. 7,600) is one of Maine's major fishing ports. The town features an historic district with shops and boutiques.
Cushing - Olson House, Maine
(Near Rockland)
The Olson House was the house of Christina and Alvaro Olson, made famous by Andrew Wyeth in his work entitled Christina's World. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours
May 29 to October 11
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 5.00
All values are in United States Dollars
Farnsworth Art Museum
The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland features American and European art with an emphasis on Maine's role in American art. Changing exhibits are also featured regularly.
Address
Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center
16 Museum Street
Rockland, ME 04843
United States
Phone 1 (207) 596-6457
Fax 1 (207) 596-0509
Hours
May 15 to November 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0020:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
November 2 to May 14
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 12.00
Students$ 10.00
Senior$ 10.00
Child 16 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
First Fridays (June through October) open 10 am - 8 pm (from 5-8 pm - Free admision to all). Ticket price includes admission to the Olson House and the Farnsworth Victorian Homestead when open for regular summer hours.
Maine Lighthouse Museum
The Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland features a collection of lighthouse, lifesaving artifacts and lenses.
Hours
June 1 to November 1
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:0010:0010:00
Close16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$ 5.00
Senior$ 4.00
Child 11 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Owls Head - Owls Head Transportation Museum, Maine
(Near Rockland)
The Owls Head Transportation Museum features a wide range of transportation equipment including auto, motorcycles, aircraft, engines, bicycles, and other vehicles. Demonstrations of some of the vehicles are given on special occasions.
Address
Owls Head Transportation
Box 277
Owls Head, ME 04854
United States
Phone 1 (207) 594-4418
Fax 1 (207) 594-4410
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$ 10.00
Senior over 65$ 8.00
Child 17 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Tips
No pets allowed. Admission may be higher on event days.
Facilities
Gift shop
Port Clyde - Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum, Maine
(Near Rockland)
The Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum is located in the 1895 keepers house. The Marshall Point Lighthouse itself dates to 1857. The museum features artifacts related to the history of the area.
Hours
May 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed13:0013:00
Close 17:0017:00
June 1 to October 10
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:0013:0013:0013:0013:0010:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Tips
Donations accepted.
Facilities
Gift shop
Rockport - Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Maine
(Near Rockland)
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockport features the work of Maine artists with changing exhibits and a focus on contemporary art.
Address
Center for Maine Contemporary Art / Maine Coast Artists
162 Russell Avenue
Rockport, ME 04856
United States
Phone 1 (207) 236-2875
Fax 1 (207) 236-2490
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0013:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Tips
There is an admission charge for some special events.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Rockport Marine Park
The Marine Park in Rockport features a statue of Andre, the harbor seal who spent summers in the town and was the inspiration for the children's books "A Seal Called Andre" and the film "Andre". There are also three restored lime kilns, as well as a replica of a lime transporting locomotive.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunrise
CloseSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunset
Shore Village Museum (closed)
The lighthouse collection of the Shore Village Museum has been relocated to the Maine Lighthouse Museum.
Thomaston - Maine Watercraft Museum, Maine
(Near Rockland)
The Maine Watercraft Museum in Thomaston presents antique and classic smallcraft displayed in the water. The collection is representational of the smallcraft boat-building industry in the area.
Address
Maine Watercraft Museum
4 Knox Street
Thomaston, ME 04861-1608
United States
Phone 1 (207) 354-0444
Fax 1 (207) 596-6174
Thomaston - Montpelier-The General Henry Knox Museum
The General Henry Knox Museum is located in a house that is a replica of the home of the first US secretary of war, General Henry Knox. The house is decorate in period and features a double flying staircase. Some of Knox's personal items are also on display.
Address
Montpelier - General Henry Knox Museum
Box 326
Thomaston, ME 04861
United States
Phone 1 (207) 354-8062
Fax 1 (207) 354-3501
Hours
May 30 to October 10
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Close 15:3015:3015:3015:3015:30
Cost
Family$ 18.00
Adult$ 7.00
Senior over 65$ 6.00
Child 13 & under$ 4.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in United States Dollars
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Vinalhaven Island - Vinalhaven Historical Society Museum, Maine
(Near Rockland)
The Vinalhaven Historical Society Museum features displays on the history of the fishing industries and the granite quarrying days, Civil War, Vinalhaven schools, homes, and farms.
Hours
June 10 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:00Closed
Close 15:0015:0015:0015:0015:00
July 1 to September 13
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close15:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:0015:00
Tips
Donations are accepted.
Facilities
Gift shop
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