Maine Maritime Museum
Bath, ME
The shipbuilding story of Bath on the Kennebec River, with the historic Percy & Small Shipyard and a full-size steel outline of the schooner Wyoming. Admission is charged; river cruises run in summer.
The Maine Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Bath, Maine, on the Kennebec River. It preserves the river’s shipbuilding tradition and presents some 400 years of seafaring history, including paintings, models and hands-on exhibits.
The heart of the grounds is the Percy & Small Shipyard, a 19th-century shipyard maintained by the museum. It operates as a wooden boatyard, and staff on site answer questions about the craft. The address is 243 Washington Street.
In summer the museum offers boat tours to lighthouses and bird-rich coves. There is also a trolley tour with a look at Bath Iron Works; Lonely Planet recommends reserving for it. Schedules and current offerings are on the museum’s website, so check them in advance.
- Nearest town
- Bath, ME
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 43.8985, -69.8150
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Maine Maritime Museum?
Maine Maritime Museum is in Bath, ME, at GPS 43.8985, -69.8150. It is about 8 mi from Brunswick.
Can you camp near Maine Maritime Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Thomas Point Beach & Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Maine Maritime Museum?
Maine Maritime Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Maine’s Midcoast peninsulas: Bath to Pemaquid and Owls Head.
What is there to see near Maine Maritime Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (8 mi), Reid State Park (9 mi), Popham Beach State Park (11 mi) and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (16 mi).
When is the best time to visit Maine Maritime Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)