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Wilson Museum, Castine

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Facts and practical information

Established: 1921 (103 years ago)Coordinates: 44°23'2"N, 68°48'22"W
Address

120 Perkins StreetCastine 04421 United States

Contact
+1 207-326-9247
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 5 pm
  2. Tuesday10 am - 5 pm
  3. Wednesday10 am - 5 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 5 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 5 pm
  6. Saturday2 pm - 5 pm
  7. Sunday2 pm - 5 pm
Local time: 00:00
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Day trips

Wilson Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dice Head Light, Fort George, Maine Maritime Academy, Bowdoin.

  • dice head light castine0.6 miW
    Lighthouse

    Dice Head Light, Castine

    17 min walk • Dice Head Light is a lighthouse in the town of Castine, Maine. First established in 1829, the light was deactivated in 1937 and replaced by a skeleton tower 475 feet to the south.

  • fort george castine0.5 miN
    Forts and castles

    Fort George, Castine

    13 min walk • Fort George was a palisaded earthwork fort built in 1779 by Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War in Castine, Maine. Located at a high point on the Bagaduce Peninsula, the fort was built as part of an initiative by the British to establish a new colony called New Ireland.

  • maine maritime academy castine~1670 ftN
    Universities and schools

    Maine Maritime Academy, Castine

    9 min walk • Maine Maritime Academy is a public college focused on maritime training and located in Castine, Maine. The academy was established by the 90th Maine Legislature on March 21, 1941.

  • bowdoin castine0.5 miNE
    Ship

    Bowdoin, Castine

    13 min walk • The schooner Bowdoin was designed by William H. Hand, Jr. and built in 1921, in East Boothbay, Maine, at the Hodgdon Brothers Shipyard now known as Hodgdon Yachts. She is the only American schooner built specifically for Arctic exploration, and was designed under the direction of explorer Donald B. MacMillan.

  • castine yacht club0.7 miNE
    44°23'26"N • 68°47'41"W

    Castine Yacht Club, Castine

    19 min walk • Sailing, Marina

  • pentagoet archeological district castine~680 ftNE
    Archaeological site

    Pentagoet Archeological District, Castine

    4 min walk • The Pentagoet Archeological District is a National Historic Landmark District located at the southern edge of the Bagaduce Peninsula in Castine, Maine.

  • john perkins house castine~50 ftSW
    Museum, History museum

    John Perkins House, Castine

    1 min walk • The John Perkins House is a historic house museum on the grounds of the Wilson Museum at 120 Perkins Street in Castine, Maine. Built in 1765 on Court Street, it is one of the oldest houses in Castine, and a well-preserved example of Georgian architecture; it was moved to its present location in 1968-69 and restored.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wilson Museum open?

Wilson Museum is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
  • Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wilson Museum?

Nearby attractions include John Perkins House, Castine (1 min walk), Pentagoet Archeological District, Castine (4 min walk), Maine Maritime Academy, Castine (9 min walk), Fort George, Castine (13 min walk).

Where to next? Visit maine Maine region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

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