i agree it was a lot more than I expected. coupled with a very nice 'standard' museum area, the site buildings preserve the functions of the big shipbuilding yard that once was here building the largest wooden schooners ever built in America. You see the size of the timbers, the amazing assembly techniques, and the antiquated but quite competent tools... More

I expected to find some interesting history, see something about boating, and so forth. This site provided much more than I expected. The main building hosts exhibits on the history of shipbuilding, its role in commerce, and Maine's economy. Other buildings are restored from the Percy & Small shipbuilding company. They include the actual machines used and provide a fascinating... More

Mid-May is a great time to visit Maine and a tour through the Maritime Museum will please those interested in Maritime history as well as the fact that it is sited on the Kennebec just down the Kennebec River from Bath Ironworks a proud ship builder carrying on the Bath traditions. The main building contains several collections of paintings, materiel... More

Visited in April, so not all exhibits were open yet, but we still came away with a greater understanding of the tremendous work ethic of the Bath shipbuilders. Informative displays, lovely grounds, helpful staff. It's well worth the visit.

absolutely the best on the east coast. The optional tour of Bath Iron Works and the operating museum is fantastick !

If you are a Maritime person you will definitely enjoy the museum. All the other reviews don't need additions. They are right on. Bath Maine is a wonderful place to visit while in the area.

I visited the Maine Maritime Museum on an off-day from a consulting project I was on in the area near Bath. Since I knew of Bath's long history of shipbuilding, I was hoping to find something interesting in the town that would speak to that craft, both in the past and in the present day. The museum turned out to... More

Located in Bath Maine, this museum is colorful, interactive and full of open spaces..........there is room for little ones to run, and enough to keep anyone interested, there are exibits inside and out and that makes this a wonderful place to visit if you are going to be in Bath

This is a small museum, but very beautifully organized. It's full of many types of educational materials, with models, paintings, curios etc from Bath's very famous marine history. I went in winter, so the outdoor exhibits were not open. Nevertheless, I enjoyed my visit. They allow people to return a second day, which is a nice option if you feel... More