George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History: Location in Southwest Harbor, Maine

The George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History is not in Bar Harbor—it's located in Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine. The museum is part of the College of the Atlantic campus.

Visiting Information

• Address: 105 Eden Street, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
• Focus: Maine wildlife, marine life, geology, and student-curated exhibits
• Hours: Seasonal (typically June–October, Tue–Sat 10–4; check website)
• Admission: By donation

Nearby Attractions

• Acadia National Park (both Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor are gateways)
• Seal Cove Auto Museum (Southwest Harbor)
• Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory
• Bass Harbor Head Light

Getting There

From Bar Harbor: 20-minute drive via ME-3/102 south. From Bangor: 1.5-hour drive. The Island Explorer bus (free, seasonal) connects Southwest Harbor to Bar Harbor and park destinations.

Named for George B. Dorr, "father of Acadia National Park," the museum reflects his conservation legacy and the college's human ecology mission.