Wilson Museum
Built in 1921, the Wilson Museum features exhibits about cultures from across North America and around the world, European prehistory, local history, the Wilson family, geology, and natural history.

John & Phebe Perkins House, Perkins Gallery, and Museum Shop
Built starting in 1763 on Court Street and moved to the museum campus in the 1960s, tours of the Perkins House take you back to life in Castine in the late 1700s and early 1800s. On the lower level, the exhibits in the Perkins Gallery share stories and objects from 19th century Castine, Penobscot, and Brooksville. The Museum Shop in the Perkins Gallery features a curated selection of books for all ages, historical maps and prints, souvenirs, crafts, and educational toys.

Hutchins Education Center
The Hutchins Education Center is home to year-round programs and seasonal exhibits. It features a gathering space, full kitchen, and two restrooms. The Education Center is also available to rent for your meeting, program, or event.

Wood Shop, Boat Shop, and Antique Boat Exhibit
The Wood Shop is home to an exhibit of traditional small boats, our traditional woodworking demonstrations, and a workshop where small wooden boats are often under construction.

Blacksmith Shop
Based on smithies from the 1860s, this fully functional blacksmith’s shop comes alive on Wednesdays and Sundays in July and August, when the fire is stoked and blacksmiths demonstrate the process of working iron into tools, hardware, and artwork.

Bagaduce Engine Company
The Bagaduce Engine Company building is home to some of Castine’s early firefighting history. The display includes the “Bagaduce” fire engine, purchased by the town of Castine in 1845, the town’s 1917 fire alarm (which still works!), and other tools of the trade.

Hot Air Pump House
The newest building on the campus houses an Ericsson hot air engine, a 19th century machine that uses hot air to pump water for domestic, agricultural, and manufacturing use. Work is underway to get the engine running and moving water.

Bake Oven and Bean Hole
Learn about traditional cooking methods and sample the results when the outdoor bake oven and bean hole are fired up for programs and special events.

Home and Away Sculpture
This granite sculpture by Robert Leverich evokes the various meanings of the words “home” and “away.” It was created in 2014 as part of the Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium and is part of the Maine Sculpture Trail.

Doudiet House
The museum’s administrative offices are located in this circa 1830 cape that served as a brief stopping place for Ellenore Wilson Doudiet on her trips to and from her beloved Nautilus Island.