MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM

This museum dedicated to the very rich maritime history of the State is installed on the former Percy & Small Shipyard. The museum bought the site in 1971 to preserve it as it was the last shipyard to close in Bath. The Maritime Museum is very successful and certainly worth a visit. It highlights Maine's maritime heritage and the role the state has played in regional and international maritime activities. Ideally located on the banks of the Kennebec River, it contains nearly 20,000 objects. Inside, the great naval history of Bath is told through models of schooners (schooners) and clipper ships (the fastest American sailing ships in the 19th century). You can also learn how to tie sailor's knots and enter a reproduction of a pilot's cabin. And then, in the summer, one can approach a reproduction of the schooner Wyoming, the largest built in this shipyard, erected in the large garden, as well as historic houses that belonged to the shipyard and have been renovated. In addition, there are temporary exhibitions highlighting a specific part of this maritime history. On sunny days, you can also take a small cruise on the estuary, to see the old shipyards from the water. The museum also organizes educational activities, including a workshop for making boats and other small boats. A nice visit, which allows you to understand how maritime activities have shaped the region.