Surrounded by the sea, Mount Desert Island’s maritime history is rich and diverse. It is full of fascinating events, interesting people, and fantastic stories. We invite you to be part of this story by exploring our digital archive, learning more about our exhibits and programs, sharing your knowledge with us, and – we hope – visiting the museum!

Located on Main Street, Northeast Harbor, the Great Harbor Maritime Museum collects, preserves, and celebrates the maritime history of the greater Mount Desert Region. The museum is open seasonally, but our digital archive is always accessible and we are eager to help in any way we can.