Opening Hours:
June 10:00-8:00 July/August: 9:00-9:00 Sept/Oct 10:00-8:00
Open seven days a week.
Admission is free, and donationas are gladly accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the whale skeletons in this museum real?
A: Yes indeed. All displays of marine mammals in the museum are real except for the ancient whale, which is a model.
Q: Are there fees for admission?
A: Certainly NOT! Donations are gladly excpeted and admission is free. Profit made from the museum's gift shop and donations all proceed to support Allied Whale.
Q: How long has the museum been running?
A: The museum opened in 1991.
Q: Can you give provide me with driving directions to the museum, please?
A: Sure, our full address can be found under Contact us. Also, Click Here For Driving Directions To Us From Bangor.
Q: Can we buy whale watching tickets at your museum?
A: No, however you can at the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company right down the street from us.
Q: Do you do group tours?
A: Yes, we only ask that you please call well in advance so we can be plan one.
Q: What kind of whales do I see in the Gulf of Maine mostly?
A: Finbacks, Humpbacks and Minkes.
Q: Is the museum far from Bar Harbor downtown?
A: The museum is located downtown. We have an incredibly beautiful location overlooking the ocean and is a street across from downtown shops, restaurants...etc.
Q: How much will I learn about marine mammals and whales after touring the museum?
A: More than you expect! It takes about 45 minutes to fully explore the museum, you can play educational computer games to distinguish whale tales, put together a minke whale bone puzzle or ask our staff any possible questions about whales in the Gulf of Maine. If we do not have the knowledge to answer your questions, we will point you in the right direction to find more information on marine mammals.