Rockland/Thomaston
Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center
Ranking among the finest regional art museums in America, the Farnsworth’s exhibits feature some of the most well known art giants in the nation, including three generations of Wyeth artists who painted in Maine for many years. The permanent collection houses 200 years of American art, with a special focus on art related to Maine.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Maine Eastern Railroad
Groups visiting Maine’s MidCoast will love the relaxing experience of the Maine Eastern Railroad. Travel aboard restored vintage railcars on a carefree journey through the spectacular scenery between Rockland and Brunswick. You’ll see charming villages, tidewaters, coastal views, and, in autumn, magnificent foliage. Service begins in July and continues through the fall, with special holiday trains in December.
Maine Lighthouse Museum at the Maine Discovery Center
This regional visitor center houses one of the largest collections of lighthouse artifacts in the United States, it is a great stop for lighthouse enthusiasts or theme tours. Exhibits include scores of historic lighthouse lenses, ship models, and extraordinary exhibits from other area museums.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Montpelier Historic Site
An elegant replica of the original 22-room mansion built in 1793, the Montpelier Historic Site in Thomaston contains most of the original possessions of Major General and Mrs. Henry Knox. One of the great heroes of the Revolutionary War, Knox built Montpelier in his time served as Secretary of War.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
