Announcements & Upcoming Events at the L.C. Bates Museum
🦋 The Museum Reopens April 1!
The L.C. Bates Museum will reopen for the season on Wednesday, April 1. Our hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 10:00am – 4:30pm, with last entry at 4:00pm. We look forward to welcoming visitors back for another season of discovery and learning.
🎨 Summer Camp Enrollment is Open!
Registration for the L.C. Bates Museum Summer Camps opens Monday, March 16. Click here to view the 2026 Summer Camp brochure with details about this year’s programs and how to register.
🌞 Light: Summer Art Exhibition
Join us for the opening of Light, the museum’s summer art exhibition. For more details and artwork previews click here.
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 9 | 4–6 PM
Exhibit Dates: May 10 – October 3
🌲 Outdoor Adventures Await!
All trails at Good Will-Hinckley are open for hiking, nature watching, and exploring.
The L.C. Bates Museum of Natural History and Culture at Good Will-Hinckley is an early 20th-century museum full of the wonders of nature. Come discover the Maine wildlife dioramas, view Ernest Hemingway’s marlin, and see a platypus up close! Explore exhibits of art, artifacts, Wabanaki baskets, minerals, fossils, and local history. Experience Maine’s natural beauty first-hand on the Museum grounds and 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