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Maine Lighthouse Museum

One Park Drive, P.O. Box F, Rockland, ME 04841
207-594-3301
Ranked #5 of 16 attractions in Rockland
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Lighthouses
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Hampden, Maine
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Wonderful exhibits, definitely too much to absorb in one trip. Largest display of Fresnel lenses I have seen in one place. Thanks to the foresight of Ken Black to preserve this part of our history. More

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Bangor, Maine
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is a must-see for any lighthouse aficionado, like myself. The assortment of Fresnel lenses is beyond compare, let alone the other artifacts from lighthouses. Thank you Ken Black, the founder, may you RIP. More

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SF bay area
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

If you really like lighthouses you may like this place but to me it was a bit of a snooze fest though there were some interesting lenses on display. Look you are paying good money to stay and eat here and this is what's to see? More

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

must see, lots of amazing history and way of life for the keepers, More

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Waldoboro, ME
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

This is a very informative museum. It is well laid out and has displays for all ages. More

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East Syracuse, New York
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

The main theme of the museumis light house lights. All shapes, sizes, small to large, and colors, arranged singly, on tables and on the floor. Also are service bells, a lifeboat, fog horns, a sailing ship/boat's steering wheel. A replica of the inside of a light house and a fog bell striking machine. You will find cabinets for the U.S.... More

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Cortlandt Manor
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

Maine has wonderful lighthouses and this display really works. The lens collection is amazing. More

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Leesburg, Virginia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

this is a must do if you plan on attending the Maine Lobster Festival the place is loaded with lighthouse stuff that you will not see elsewhere in the US More

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Grants Pass, Oregon
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2011
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If you are a lighthouse fanatic then visit this small but well done museum. They have a collection of Fresnel lenses that are actually lit up on exhibit. These lenses are true works of art yet have worked in lighthouses for ages. It is hard to comprehend the beauty of these when they are in a working lighthouse so to... More

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Moosup, Connecticut
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011
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Large collection of memorabilia re to lighthouses and lighthouse keepers. Collection of photos by locals which can be puchased; gift shop and restroom facilities. Walking distance to center of town and public parking. Great view of harbour More

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