About & Where to Find Us
OUR MISSION: The Belfast Historical Society and Museum is dedicated to the collection, conservation, preservation and interpretation of artifacts relevant to Belfast history. Visitors to the Museum will enjoy vintage photographs, maps, postcard collections and interpretive displays. An extensive archives and library are available for research.
GETTING HERE: Accessible from Rt 1, we're located on 10 Market Street, downtown Belfast Maine.
Museum Hours
CLOSED FOR SEASON
Open by appointment only
Admission
Adults $5
Children (under 12) FREE
Members FREE
Group tours available
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Support Us & Become a Member!
Did you know that we are a community grassroot organization? Your membership assists various valuable Museum programs and you will receive a newsletter keeping you informed about Historical Society and Museum news, events and programs.
Volunteering
The Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing Belfast's unique history. You can help by...
- Welcoming guests during museum hours.
- Helping to update our displays and presentations.
- Helping to catalog our photograph, clothing, artifact and archives collections.
- Sharing your organizational abilities and talents.
Contact us to become a volunteer!
Donating
We gratefully accept donations of all kinds, such as historical artifacts like this sextant used by sea captain Henry A. Starrett.
Other items:
- Art
- Jewelry
- Photos
- Maritime Artifacts
- Model Ships
- War Memorabilia
- Vintage Clothing
Got something in your attic? Contact us!
Area Links
The Belfast Historical Society & Museum is a member of:
The New England Museum Association
Maine Archives and Museums and
The Maine Memory Network .
Midcoast Maine is rich in history–come and explore what we have to offer:
Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad
Our Town Belfast
The Penobscot Marine Museum