During the summer of 2000, a new building containing the Natural History Museum at the College of the Atlantic was opened. The goal of the Natural History Museum is to investigate and interpret Maine's natural history, through a "human ecological perspective." COA students create impressive dioramas describing the plant and animal life in the state, showing how different species interact with natural and human environments. Hands-on exhibits encourage visitors to touch and dissect materials including baleen, fur, wings, bones, and more.
Location:
105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor Maine 04609
Telephone
207-288-5015 Fax 207-288-5395
Other History nearby:
(Bangor) Bangor Historical Society Museum
(Machias) Burnham Tavern Museum
(Burley) Cassia County Historical Museum
(Ellsworth) Colonel Black Mansion
(Bucksport) Fort Knox
(Machiasport) Gates House
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01/10 Coming to The Bar Harbor area
Acadia Birding Festival Bar Harbor ME May30-June2 Celebrate the ecological wonders of the birds of the Gulf of Maine at the Acadia Birding Festival. Explore Mount Desert Island and its birds through numerous events and venues.
Bates Dance Festival Lewiston ME June28-August10 Bates Dance Festival brings together an international community of choreographers, performers, educators and students in a cooperative community to study, perform and create new work. It enables artists, students and audiences to share their knowledge and inspiration through workshops, jams, discussions, informal showings and performances.
Great Falls Yoga Festival Lewiston ME September28 Great Falls Yoga Festival is a community event celebrating and highlighting the talents of local, state and regional yoga teachers, healers, and artists.
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