Maine Granite Industry Historical Society Museum

An outpost stop for history lovers, focused on Maine's granite industry. It is seasonal and does not issue park permits or general park info; restrooms are available.

Quick facts

Daily Hours: Sun 10 AM–4 PM; Tue-Wed 10 AM–4 PM; Fri-Sat 10 AM–4 PM
Seasonal Hours: May–October (seasonal); hours vary by date
Seasonal Operation: May–October (seasonal)
Phone: (207) 244-7299

Hours & contact

Daily Hours: Sun 10 AM–4 PM; Tue-Wed 10 AM–4 PM; Fri-Sat 10 AM–4 PM
Seasonal Hours: May–October (seasonal); hours vary by date
Seasonal Operation: May–October (seasonal)
Phone: (207) 244-7299
Phone Available: 0
Best Contact Method: www.mainegraniteindustry.org

Services

Rangers Available: 0
Ranger Programs: Tours available through museum staff; schedule not published
Free Park Maps: 0
Trail Maps: 0
Permit Issuance: Not issued here; see Hulls Cove Visitor Center for park-related permits
Permit Types: Not issued here; see Hulls Cove Visitor Center for park-related permits
Backcountry Permits: 0

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush toilets (Indoor)
Restroom Type: Flush toilets (Indoor)
Water Fountain: 1
Bookstore: 1
Wi-Fi Available: 0
Cell Service: Unreliable near Bar Harbor
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet, and car park.
ADA Compliant: 1

Exhibits & nearby

Has Exhibits: 1
Exhibit Topics: History of the Maine granite industry; tools and techniques; granite samples; minerals; blacksmithing tools
Junior Ranger: 0
Nearby Campgrounds: Bar Harbor area campgrounds nearby
Nearby Lodging: Bar Harbor lodging options nearby

Planning advice

Best For: Quiet stop for a bathroom break and a focused look at Maine's granite industry history.
Highlights: Indoor flush toilets, wheelchair-accessible entrance, private granite-history exhibits and an on-site bookstore.
Why Visit: Private granite-history museum with indoor restrooms and an on-site bookstore; a focused pause on local industry
Parking Reality: On-site parking is available with a wheelchair-accessible lot. The exact capacity is not published, and overflow parking details are not documented.
Facility Intel: Flush toilets on site; water fountains available; potable water filling station status unknown; cell service unreliable; public WiFi not mentioned
Best Time To Visit: May–October; midweek mornings are quieter.
Tips Advice: This is a standalone museum, not a park information desk
A small, wheelchair-accessible lot serves the site
Hours are Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a
m
–4 p
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, through October 31; winter visits are by appointment
The curator, Steven Haynes, leads hands-on quarrying and polishing demonstrations; ask at the front desk to join a session

More details

Park Area: Acadia National Park, Maine
Parking Availability: Parking available; wheelchair-accessible lot
Parking Capacity: Parking available; wheelchair-accessible lot
Parking Peak Time: No published peak-time data. The site is open Tue–Sun, 10:00 am–4:00 pm through October 31; winter visits by appointment.
Parking Notes: RV/trailer restrictions not published
Operating Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Seasonal Variations: May–October (seasonal)
Accessibility Features: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet, and car park.
Exhibits Displays: History of the Maine granite industry; tools and techniques; granite samples; minerals; blacksmithing tools
Has Bookstore: 1
Bookstore Operator: Maine Granite Industry Historical Society
Ranger Talks: 1
Ranger Talk Schedule: Tours available through museum staff; schedule not published
Film Presentations: 0
Park Newspapers: 0
Safety Info Available: 0
Park Maps Available: 0
Permit Protocol: This is not a park facility; backcountry or climbing permits are not issued here. For permits, consult the official Acadia National Park website or Hulls Cove Visitor Center.
Climbing Permits: 0
Nearest Trailheads: Hulls Cove Visitor Center is the nearby trail hub
Nearby Dining: Bar Harbor dining options nearby
Nearby Facilities: Bookstore on site; flush toilets; water fountains; near Hulls Cove
Notable Features: Granite-history exhibits; local tools and samples; minerals; blacksmithing tools; on-site bookstore
Best Visit Time: May–October; weekdays mornings are typically quieter
Insider Tips: This is a standalone museum, not a park information center. Parking is limited; there is a small lot with a wheelchair-accessible space. Winter visits require an appointment; the schedule outside October 31 differs. Steven Haynes leads hands-on quarrying and polishing demonstrations; ask at the front desk to join a session.
Family Friendly Notes: Kid-friendly exhibits; Junior Ranger program status not confirmed
Current Conditions Info: Seasonal hours; check mainegraniteindustry.org for updates
Recent Updates: Seasonal operation; hours vary by date
Stop If Skip If: ✅ STOP IF: You want to learn about Maine granite history; you need a bathroom break. ❌ SKIP IF: You need park-wide information or official park permits.
Review Summary: Visitors praise Steve Haynes and the granite-history exhibits; it’s a quiet, informative stop with practical facilities.