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Detailed Information
- Place Types Museum
- Address 62 Beech Hill Cross Rd, Mt Desert, ME 04660, USA
- Coordinate 44.3409032,-68.3462513
- Website http://www.mainegraniteindustry.org/
- Rating 4.9
- Compound Code 8MR3+9F Mount Desert, ME, USA
Openning hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Reviews
I LOVED THIS MUSEUM! The guide was so passionate and knowledgeable, and so friendly. The exhibits were fun and thorough. A bit out of the way, it feels so peaceful and authentic. Just a wonderful experience all around!!!
With two geologists in the car we did a hasty u-turn when we saw the sign for this museum. We were rewarded with a visit to the wildly enthusiastic and knowledgeable proprietor of this great little collection of granite industry paraphernalia and memorabilia. It should be entered into the pantheon of great American roadside museums. highly recommend.
We’ve been to niche museums across the US and this might be the best. Steve created this place, gathering the original photos, stories and tools from the last of the old quarrymen back in the 1960s. He brings it to life when you go there, demonstrating how Maine granite was carved from the earth by hand and sent to build some of the most famous structures around. He’s there to teach and answer questions, and runs classes for school kids. Steve and the museum are true American gems.
Good Museum with a very knowledgeable, thorough and enthusiastic owner. He didn't just go through his rehearsed but like other museums do but actually explained what all of the tools he had were used for and was able to field questions very well. Overall a great experience. Might not look promising passing it by, but definitely worth stopping.
Great presentation by the owner on the geology and origins of this unique island and how the granite industry evolved. Well worth the time.
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