Matinicus Island Historical Society: Housed at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath

The **Matinicus Island Historical Society** does not have a physical building on Matinicus Island itself (remote, 23 mi offshore, pop. ~50). Its **collections, archives, and exhibitions are housed at the Maine Maritime Museum** on the mainland.

Location:
**Maine Maritime Museum**
**243 Washington Street**
**Bath, ME 04530**
United States

What You'll Find There

• Artifacts, photographs, logs, tools, domestic items from Matinicus Island's **fishing, lobstering, seafaring, and community life** (19th–20th century).
• Records of the **Matinicus Island Plantation** (governing body).
• Genealogical resources for island families (Young, Philbrook, Calderwood, etc.).

Visiting

• Museum Hours: Daily 9:30–5 (seasonal variation; check mainemaritimemuseum.org).
• Admission: $18 adults, $16 seniors, $8 youth (6–17), free <6 & members.
• Matinicus Access: **State Ferry** from Rockland (2.5 hrs, reservation essential) or **air taxi** (Penobscot Island Air, 20 min). Historical society does not operate on island.

The society collaborates with the museum for rotating exhibits and research access. Contact the museum's **Curator of Collections** for specific inquiries.