Announcements & Upcoming Events at the L.C. Bates Museum
☀️ Summer Camp Registration — Now Open!
Secure your spot today for a summer full of discovery and adventure. Learn more and register here.
🌲 Outdoor Adventures Await!
All trails at Good Will-Hinckley are open for hiking, nature watching, and exploring.
🏛️ Museum is Open for the Summer!
Come explore the exhibits and experience what’s new for the season. For inquiries about tours or program bookings, please contact the museum office at 207-238-4250.
🌿 Summer Exhibition — Open through September 2025
Visit the museum to see our summer art exhibition, Gardens, co-curated by Colby students.
The L.C. Bates Museum is an early 20th-century museum full of unique cabinets of curiosities and Maine wildlife dioramas. Discover the wonders of nature. Explore exhibits of art, Maine Native American baskets, minerals, and Maine history and archaeology, and experience Maine’s natural beauty firsthand on our forest walking trails.
The National Endowment for the Humanities recently featured the L.C. Bates Museum in its 50 States of Preservation project. This series highlights how small and mid-sized museums across the country are helping preserve the nation’s cultural heritage. Read More
Satisfy your curiosity and visit the L.C. Bates Museum today!
Activities
- Family Discovery Activities
- School and Group Programs
- Self-Guided Tours
- Outreach Programs
- Birthday Parties
- Art & Nature Exhibits
Facilities
- Picnic Area
- Free Parking
- Gift Shop
- Arboretum
- Nature Trails
- Tree & Fern Walk