Swan's Island Lobster and Marine Museum

The museum tells the story of the rich maritime history of commercial fishing in Maine.

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Swan's Island Lobster and Marine Museum Details

The Swan's Island Lobster and Marine Museum is a true labor of love, founded by island natives and lifelong fishermen Ted and Galen Turner. Tucked away on Swan's Island, just a short ferry ride from Bass Harbor, this museum is a treasure trove of maritime history. The Turner brothers have spent decades unearthing, restoring, and preserving artifacts from the island's rich fishing and boat-building past-everything from old motors and mooring equipment fished out of the harbor to handcrafted models and rare memorabilia tucked away in island attics. Their deep knowledge and personal stories breathe life into the exhibits, and if you're lucky, you'll catch one of them at the museum, ready to share tales of the island's seafaring heritage. A visit to this museum isn't just about what's on display-it's about stepping into the heart of a working island community that has relied on the sea for generations. The museum paints a vivid picture of the island's lobster fishery and marine trades, giving visitors an authentic sense of what life on Swan's Island has been like through the decades. Getting there is part of the adventure: hop aboard the Captain Henry Lee ferry from Bass Harbor for a scenic, 30-minute ride across the water. For more information, call (207) 526-4423 or visit www.swansisland.org/lobstermuseum.htm.

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