Wilson Museum

• Rocks and Minerals; Shells.
• Pre-historic artifacts from North and South America.
• A series of exhibits from Europe and Africa: illustrating the growth of man’s ability to fashion tools - from the early Paleolithic, through the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages.
• Six dioramas constructed (1926) by Ned J. Burns, of the American Museum of Natural History: two dioramas represent life of the Paleolithic, and the Neolithic and Bronze Ages; another shows the megalithic temple, Stonehenge; and the remaining three depict Native American life.
• Various cultures of Africa, Oceania, North and South America.
• Early Weapons and Firearms.
• Local History.
• Ship Models.
• 19th Century Carpenter’s tools, Farm and Household equipment.
• Special Exhibits each summer - generated from the Museum’s diverse collections.
• Archival Material relating to Castine’s history.

WILSON MUSEUM Open: May 27 - September 30 Weekdays 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday 2 - 5 pm John Perkins House The Village Blacksmith Woodshop July - August, Wednesday & Sunday, 2 - 5 pm Group visits can be arranged by appointment. (207) 326-9247   info@wilsonmuseum.org Admission is free, except for the John Perkins House, where there are guided tours on the hour. Back to Top