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George B. Dorr Museum

South view of the Dorr Museum of Natural HistoryThe George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History investigates, interprets and displays the natural world of Maine. All exhibits are designed and produced by students at College of the Atlantic.

The Museum is housed in the original headquarters of Acadia National Park, renovated and expanded to provide a unique site for exhibits, programs, and activities.

The gift shop offeres a wonderful selection of books, gifts, toys and jewelry for children and adults related to the natural sciences.


MUSEUM HOURS
Tuesday through Saturday; 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Entrance to the museum is by donation.


SUMMER, SCHOOL, AND GROUP PROGRAMS
Museum staff and students lead a variety of programs and activites encouraging everyone to participate in natural history learning. Programs include: Museum tours, Bones and Baleen, Nature Walks and Scavenger Hunts. Click here for more information on school and community groups programs.

Contact the Museum for further information or to make arrangements for a visit.


CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: (207)288-5395
Address: George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History, College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Fax: (207)288-2917



DIRECTIONS
Map of Mount Desert Island
The Museum is located on the campus of College of the Atlantic, on Route 3 between downtown Bar Harbor and the Ferry Terminal.

The Island Explorer bus stops at the Museum daily throughout the summer.







College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Email: inquiry@coa.edu
Phone: (207) 288-5015
Fax: (207) 288-4126