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George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History

College of the Atlantic, 105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME

Phone: 207 288 5395
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Statement of Purpose:

The Dorr Museum of Natural History collects, displays, and interprets the natural history of Maine through a human ecological perspective. 

Highlights:

Realistic displays depict the animal life of Maine and their interactions with their environment, both natural and human-altered.  The museum displays mounted animals and skeletons and hosts special exhibits.  Interactive exhibits include an indoor marine tank with live animals, a children's discovery area, and an activity cart. 

A museum store offers COA merchandise, books, toys, and gifts.  A lecture series and nature day camp are offered in the summer; lectures and family programs are offered in the fall through spring.  School and group programs are offered throughout the year.

Exhibits:

Displays of the animal life of Maine.  Whale skeletons.  Marine tank.

Hours:

Summer (mid June through Labor Day)  Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM; off season Thursday, Friday, Sunday, 1 - 4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM

Admission:

 $3.50/adult; $2.50/senior adult; $1.50/teen; $1/child 3 and older

The Dorr Museum is located on Route 3, between downtown Bar Harbor and the ferry terminal.

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http://www.coamuseum.org/

Key Personnel:

Steve Ressel, Museum Director; Dianne Clendaniel, Museum Program Director (education); Gail La Rosa, Museum Coordinator (operations, collections)

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