Each year since 1997, volunteers from around the country and overseas travel to our Museum in late April and over the Columbus Day weekend to help work on numerous projects at the Museum. Planned projects this spring will likely include: • Reconstruction of the Davis Grade main line in the area of mileposts 5.2 and 5.3 • Construction of a two-story outside staircase for the Percival House • As well as other smaller projects so our Museum will be ready for the 2018 season! • Our project lis...

Babes in the Woods meets once monthly throughout the year and is open to children ages 2-5 with their parents or caregivers.  Participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, stories and other activities to connect to the natural world. Special emphasis is made on sensory exploration of ecological themes and usually includes a short and easy walk. Group meets at the white Farmhouse. This event is free and registration is requested. Please bring water and a snack, sun protection, and wear clothin...

Where: Ocean Point Preserve, Van Horn Rd, East Boothbay, ME 04544 After a long winter frozen under the snow and ice, frogs and salamanders are emerging from under the leaves and mud of the forest. These amphibians quickly move into vernal pools; natural shallow depressions on the forest floor. What comes next is a frenzy of mating and growth before the vernal pool begins to dry up in the hot days of summer. Discover the wonder of the vernal pool and the variety of wildlife that depends on its...

Help us kick off the summer season with the ceremonial raising of the flags over the Wyoming evocation and cannon fire at noon signaling the official start of our seasonal tours and activities. Check out the grand opening of the museum's newest and most state-of-the-art permanent exhibit BIW: Building America's Navy! Our summer cruise season also begins on this day with reduced priced cruises, and of course, there are always plenty of activities for the kids! FREE admission and $10 cruises...

Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.