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Best time
Plan ahead for winter visits by emailing [email protected] to schedule an appointment, as the museum operates by appointment during winter months rather than regular hours.
Visitor tip
Request a personal tour from Steve Haynes or staff when visiting - reviews highlight that the owner's passionate knowledge of granite geology and local history significantly enhances the experience and makes the exhibits come alive.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the live demonstrations of traditional hand work using authentic 19th century forged tools - these are interactive highlights that help visitors understand granite quarrying techniques in a tangible way.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historical Society Museum
- Focus
- Maine granite quarrying industry history
- Admission
- By donation
- Hours
- Tues.-Sun. 10am-4pm through October 31; closed Mondays; winter by appointment
What visitors say
Super fascinating documentation and demonstrations of techniques used in the granite industry over time. Sections are broken down by location and there is also an impressive collection of minerals not involved with granite and…
We got a personal tour from Steve Haynes himself. His presentation and knowledge of the geology and the history of granite itself was phenomenal. I would highly recommend stopping in. Lots of rock samples from all over and tools from…
The owner is very knowledgeable about the subject matter in the museum and is very passionate about sharing that knowledge. The exhibits are well organized and clearly labeled, there is plenty to look at.
From 132 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum offers hands-on demonstrations using authentic forged 19th century granite quarrying tools, allowing visitors to experience traditional stone working techniques
- The museum provides specialized assistance with granite identification for historic building preservation and restoration projects, serving a practical conservation function beyond typical museum exhibits
- The museum features exhibits organized by location showing the geological and historical development of Maine and New England's granite quarrying industry, with collections spanning stone samples, quarry records, and related blacksmithing tools
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