This museum was founded in honor of two famous Arctic Explorers, Admirals Robert E Peary and Donald B McMillan. In 1909 Peary became the first person to reach the North Pole, and MacMillan was one of his crew members. The collections at the museum contain equipment, paintings, photographs, and other materials relating to the history of exploration in the Arctic. Natural History specimens, artifacts, and drawings made by Inuit and Indians of Arctic North America are also included in the collection. Native Americans taken on MacMillan expeditions are featured with films and photographs. Robert Bartlett, an explorer who sailed the northern waters for almost fifty years, kept diaries, logs, and correspondence that is now featured in the Special Collections section of the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library.
Location:
Arctic Studies Center, Hubbard Hall, Brunswick Maine 04011
Telephone
207-725-3416
Other History nearby:
(Auburn) Androscoggin Historical Society Museum
(Boothbay Harbor) Boothbay Railway Village
(Bridgton) Bridgton Historical Society Museum
(Portland) Center for Maine History
(Damariscotta) Chapman-Hall House
(Bethel) Dr. Moses Mason House Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Brunswick area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Lilac Festival Portsmouth NH May25 This beloved Seacoast event features a wide array of activities for children & families, lilac enthusiasts, and history buffs.
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