Islesford Historical Museum
Facility · Maine ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Acadia National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 14 ft
- Elevation
The Islesford Historical Museum continues its mission of celebrating Islesford’s cultural history. Historical exhibits showcase life on and around Cranberry Isles from the 1700s to present. Come see artifacts from local families, historical societies, and Acadia's collection while learning about the unique experience of living on an unbridged island.
Getting there
Accessible only by boat, Islesford Historical Museum is located to the left of the Town Pier in Islesford.
44.26159, -68.23982 · 44°15'41.7"N 68°14'23.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 35 | 42 | 53 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 59 | 48 | 38 |
| Low °F | 15 | 18 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 54 | 60 | 60 | 53 | 43 | 33 | 22 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Islesford Historical Museum
- Can you reserve a site at Islesford Historical Museum?
- No. Islesford Historical Museum is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Islesford Historical Museum
- Seawall Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blackwoods Campground 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations 4.4 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
- Schoodic Woods Campground 11.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Duck Harbor Campground 26.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sieur de Monts Nature Center 7.1 mi · Facility
- Green Lake National Fish Hatchery 7.7 mi · Facility
- Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce 9 mi · Visitor Center
- Hulls Cove Visitor Center 10.2 mi · Facility
- Acadia Gateway Center 15.7 mi · Visitor Center
- Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Complex 31.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (207) 288-3338
- Email acadia_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-14.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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