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Written by Marti Mayne

Friday, 02 March 2007

Maine Discovery Center Newly constructed and fully staffed by the Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerce, the center offers everything from brochures to barnacles (and public restrooms, too). Collaborative partners display educational videos and interactive exhibits. An etched map of the coast of Maine with indicators for every lighthouse in the state welcomes visitors at the entrance. The Maine Lighthouse Museum and Lighthouse Depot gift shop are also here.
One Park Dr, 207.596.0376, 800.562.2529, www.therealmaine.com

Maine Lighthouse Museum Located within the Maine Discovery Center, this museum, new in 2006, is home to the largest collection of lighthouse lenses in the country and a landmark collection of lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard memorabilia. Don’t miss The Lighthouse Depot, the world’s largest retailer of everything for the lighthouse lover. One Park Dr, 207.594.3301, www.mainelighthousemuseum.com

Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center The Farnsworth Art Museum houses more than 13,000 paintings, sculptures, watercolors and fine art objects in twelve galleries and two historic properties on a three-acre campus. The permanent collection, Maine in America, explores landscapes, portraits and historic paintings by 19th century artists Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, George Inness, Fitz Hugh Lane, Gilbert Stuart and Thomas Sully. The Wyeth Center showcases works from 3 generations of Wyeths, offering a matchless collection of original artwork and archival materials from this First Family of American Art. The Farnsworth Homestead, also owned by the Farnsworth Museum, takes visitors back to the Victorian era to witness the life of the affluent Farnsworth family in Rockland.
16 Museum St, 207.596.6457, www.farnsworthmuseum.org

The Strand Theater The historic movie theater on Main Street was updated in 2004-5 with state-of-the-art sound and projection equipment, interior and exterior restoration and the addition of a new, lighted marquee. Listed on the National Historic Register and featured in Architectural Digest, the Strand offers a full line-up of films and documentaries each week, along with live performances and an eclectic schedule of special events. 345 Main St, 207.594.6105 (office), 207.594.0070 (film times), www.rocklandstrand.com

Owls Head Transportation Museum Planes, trains and automobiles are the focus of this museum located in nearby Owls Head. Look for a spaceship or two, along with many interactive displays chronicling the history of transportation. Don’t miss the superb replica of the Wright Brothers’ Flyer and the antique bicycle and motorcycle display, too. Events include fly-ins and auto auctions, and the gift shop offers one-of-a-kind gifts, models and more. Rt 73 in Owls Head, ME, 207.594.4418, www.owlshead.org

Lincoln Street Center for Art & Education The 300-seat auditorium hosts plays, performances and poetry readings throughout the year. Highlights diverse artwork from local and national artists. 24 Lincoln St, 207.594.6490, www.lincolnstreetcenter.org

Island Institute The non profit has helped sustain Maine’s islands and working waterfront communities for more than 20 years. Offering educational and developmental opportunities, the Institute helps to support environmental stewardship. Visit the Island Institute’s Center on Main Street or in the Maine Discovery Center. Info: 386 Main St, 207.594.9209, www.islandinstitute.org

Rockland Historical Society Host to an extensive collection of photos, books and artifacts chronicling Rockland’s lime, fishing and boat building industries, along with numerous examples of Rockland’s past, including Civil War memorabilia. Rockland Public Library (bottom level), 80 Union St, 207.594.6193, www.rocklandhistory.org

Marti Mayne
		About the author:
		Marti Mayne has taken 20 years of marketing experience and dedicated it to providing marketing and public relations services for the tourism, and bed and breakfast industry with her company Maynely Marketing. Specializing in public relations and marketing for vacation destinations, country inns, and bed and breakfasts, Maynely Marketing works with convention and visitors bureaus, state lodging and bed and breakfast associations, country inns/bed and breakfast consortiums and individual country inns/bed and breakfasts to offer consultation in development of press kits, press releases, press FAM tours, and placement of articles in local, state and national publications.
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