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Maine Mineral Displays
Creaser Jewelers
Address: | 138 Maine St. South Paris, Maine 04281 |
Phone: | 800-686-7633 |
Notes: | Open 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week |
L. C. Bates Museum
Address: | U. S. Route 201 Hinckley, Maine 04944 |
Phone: | 207-238-4250 |
Notes: | Open April 15 - mid-November, Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 to 4:30, Sunday 1:00 to 4:30; Winter hours: Wed. - Sat., 10:00 - 4:30; and other times by appointment or chance |
Maine Geological Survey
Address: | Williams Pavillion, Eastside Campus Augusta, Maine 04333 |
Phone: | 207-287-2801 |
Notes: | The Survey has an exhibit of Maine minerals, sells topographic and geologic maps and reports, and is an affiliate of the federal Earth Science Information Center; open to individuals or small groups during normal office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 |
Maine State Museum
Address: | 230 State St Augusta, Maine 04333 |
Phone: | 207-287-2301 |
Notes: | Gem and mineral exhibit includes superb tourmalines; hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 to 5:00, Saturday, 10:00 to 4:00, closed Sunday, Monday, and all State holidays and State government closure days; small admission fee charged |
Mt. Mann Jewelers
Address: | 57 Main St. Bethel, Maine 04217 |
Phone: | 207-824-3030 |
Notes: | Display of Maine minerals and gems; call for hours |
Northern Maine Museum of Science, Presque Isle
Address: | Folsom Hall University of Maine - Presque Isle Main St. Presque Isle, Maine 04769-2888 |
Phone: | 207-768-9482 |
Notes: | Since most of the displays are in the hallways at Folsom Hall, the museum can be visited anytime the campus is open. See UMPI's Academic Calendar page for times. Special tours can be arranged by contacting Museum Curator Dr. Kevin McCartney. |
Norway Historical Society
Address: | 471 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 |
Phone: | 207-743-7377 |
The Nylander Museum
Address: | P.O. Box 1062 657 Main Street Caribou, Maine 04736 |
Phone: | 207-493-4209 |
E-mail: | nylander@nylandermuseum.org |
Notes: | Displays of minerals, fossils, taxidermied Maine animals, and Paleo-Native artifacts; Summer hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day, Friday and Saturday, 9am - 5pm; or by appointment. Closed holidays. Winter hours by appointment only. Free admission |
Last updated on October 16, 2014