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Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Discover the best museums & educational spots for kids in Auburn.

Fifth Maine Museum

Fifth Maine Museum

Civil War-era exhibits & ocean views. 19th-century Memorial Hall with Civil War-era artifacts & photos, plus a veranda with ocean views.

45 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, ME 04108, United States

Maine Maritime Museum

Maine Maritime Museum

The story of Maine's seagoing history. Historical artifacts & demonstrations related to shipbuilding, sailing & lobstering, plus cruises.

243 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530, United States

Saco Museum

Saco Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

371 Main St, Saco, ME 04072, United States

Maine Classic Car Museum

Maine Classic Car Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2564 Portland Rd, Arundel, ME 04046

Biddeford Mills Museum

Biddeford Mills Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2 Main St Ste 18-230, Biddeford, ME 04005, United States

Seashore Trolley Museum

Seashore Trolley Museum

Museum with public transit vehicles. Long-running indoor-outdoor museum featuring restored public transit vehicles & artifacts.

195 Log Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Mad Science of Maine

Mad Science of Maine

Visit this great place for kids and families!

33 McAlister Farm Rd #102, Portland, ME 04103

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

Hands-on learning for kids. Interactive kids' museum known for its camera obscura, also with science & job-related activities.

250 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland, ME 04102, United States

International Cryptozoology Museum

International Cryptozoology Museum

Bigfoot-related items & more. Tiny museum with limited hours exploring the mystery of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, mermaids & more.

32 Resurgam Pl, Portland, ME 04102

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad

Historic train ride with ocean views. Coastal rides in a quaint old train, with ocean views & a conductor providing historical info.

65 Thames St, Portland, ME 04101

Maine Museum of Photographic Arts

Maine Museum of Photographic Arts

Visit this great place for kids and families!

15 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Umbrella Cover Museum

Umbrella Cover Museum

Whimsical locale with a big collection. Quirky museum with a colorful collection of over 1,300 umbrella covers from more than 60 countries.

62 Island Ave, Peaks Island, ME 04108, United States

Victoria Mansion

Victoria Mansion

Grand historical landmark with tours. This 19th-century Italian villa–style home with an ornate interior offers tours & a museum shop.

109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum

Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

179 Admiral Fitch Ave, Brunswick, ME 04011, United States

Desert of Maine

Desert of Maine

Famed desert with museum, trails & tours. Landmark desert area providing a 1783 barn museum, narrated tours, nature trails & a picnic area.

95 Desert Rd, Freeport, ME 04032, United States

Portland Museum of Art

Portland Museum of Art

Portland's premiere art museum. I.M. Pei-designed museum known for its paintings by Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth & Edward Hopper.

7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME 04101

Maine Jewish Museum

Maine Jewish Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

267 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Cushing's Point Museum

Cushing's Point Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

55 Bug Light Park, South Portland, ME 04106, United States

Portland Fire Museum

Portland Fire Museum

Displays of historical fire equipment. Museum tracing the history of the Portland Fire Department with vintage equipment, badges & photos.

157 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101

Portland Head Light

Portland Head Light

Iconic 1791 lighthouse & museum. Still operative 1791 lighthouse & navigation museum on rocky, scenic coastline in Ft. Williams Park.

Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, United States

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