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Visitor tip
Request a private or guided tour from the knowledgeable curator and staff who excel at sharing detailed history, facts, and stories about the brass era vehicles—reviews highlight this as a transformative experience that greatly enhances understanding of the collection.
Visitor tip
Bring kids to participate in the scavenger hunt activity available during visits—it's an engaging way for children to explore the museum while learning about the early automobiles and accessories on display.
Visitor tip
If visiting Bar Harbor, note that Seal Cove Auto Museum is only a 30-minute drive away and offers a truly unique experience focused on rare brass era vehicles not commonly seen elsewhere in the country.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Auto Museum
- Collection Focus
- Early automobiles and motorcycles (1895-1920s)
- Admission
- Adults $10, Youth under 18 free
- Hours (May-Oct)
- Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
What visitors say
The rich history in this place is amazing. The selection of brass era, cars are not seen pretty much anywhere.In the country.. the volunteers do an amazing job, keeping up the collection. And most of all bringing kids and the…
The museum staff and curator were wonderful! They were very informative, and the curator gave our party of 6 a private tour around the auto museum sharing history, facts, and other information. The whole experience was amazing! I…
A truly unique experience. The signs were so informative and we found a lot of machines built in Buffalo, NY which was super cool. The staff was making rounds answering questions and offering fun facts. We took our time to peruse on a…
From 476 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Collection spans the 'brass era' of automobiles from 1895 through early 1920s, featuring over 60 vehicles powered by steam, electricity, and gas engines—a rare concentration of early automotive technology not commonly seen throughout the country
- Museum offers free admission for youth under 18, making it highly accessible for families and educational groups
- Curator and staff provide private guided tours with detailed historical information about the vehicles and their origins, with visitors noting machines built in Buffalo, NY among the collection
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