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Wilson Museum

  • Rocks and Minerals; Shells.
  • Pre-historic artifacts from North and South America.
  • A series of exhibits from Europe and Africa: illustrating the growth of man’s ability to fashion tools - from the early Paleolithic, through the Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages.
  • Six dioramas constructed (1926) by Ned J. Burns, of the American Museum of Natural History: two dioramas represent life of the Paleolithic, and the Neolithic and Bronze Ages; another shows the megalithic temple, Stonehenge; and the remaining three depict Native American life.
  • Various cultures of Africa, Oceania, North and South America.
  • Early Weapons and Firearms.
  • Local History.
  • Ship Models.
  • 19th Century Carpenter’s tools, Farm and Household equipment.
  • Reconstructed Kitchen of 1805 and Victorian Parlor.
  • Special Exhibits each summer - generated from the Museum’s diverse collections.
  • Archival Material relating to Castine’s history.
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WILSON MUSEUM
Open: May 27 — September 30
Tuesday — Sunday, 2 — 5 pm
John Perkins House BulletBlacksmith Shop BulletHearse House
July — August, Wednesday & Sunday, 2 — 5 pm
Group visits can be arranged by appointment.
(207) 326-9247   info@wilsonmuseum.org

Admission is free, except for the John Perkins House, where there are guided tours.
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A non-profit organization, tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) IRS Code
107 Perkins Street, PO Box 196, Castine Maine 04421
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