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A Story to Tell

A Passion to Preserve

Plan Your Visit

A Story to Tell
A Passion to Preserve

Plan your visit

Join us at La Rochelle today!

Museum open late May to the
last Saturday in October

Hours: Monday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Guided tours available
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings at 10:15 am.

2026 MUSEUM TICKETS
2026 GUIDED TOUR TICKETS

Take a Class, Join a Tour, or Listen to a Talk!

See more details and events on our Programs and Classes page!

Community Day

Saturday, October 24
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Free Museum Admission
and More!

Back end of La Rochelle

Donate

Help us continue to reach our mission to effectively display, preserve, and interpret Bar Harbor’s rich past through our unique collections ensuring access, enjoyment, and educational opportunities for all!

DONATE
Front end of La Rochelle

Become a Member
or Renew

Be a part of Bar Harbor’s legacy and join us! Get special perks like free admission for the calendar year, free guest passes, advance notice of events, and more!

RENEW OR BECOME A MEMBER
Membership Benefits

JOIN US

AT LA ROCHELLE

Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 2 pm

TICKETS

Check out our view!

Timelapse of Frenchman's Bay from La Rochelle

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

DONATE

Help us continue to reach our mission “to effectively display, preserve, and interpret Bar Harbor’s rich past through our unique collections ensuring access, enjoyment, and educational opportunities for all!”
DONATE
BECOME A MEMBER

Be a part of Bar Harbor’s legacy and join us! Get special perks like free admission for the calendar year, free guest passes, advance notice of events, and more!
BECOME A MEMBER

Our Affiliations

Collage of the Bar Harbor Historical Society's affiliations: American Alliance of Museums, Maine Association of Nonprofits, Maine Archives & Museums, and the American Association for State and Local History.

HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon-Sat 10 AM to 2 PM

Office Open Year Round

Open May 26th to October 24th

TICKET PRICING
GROUPS OF 10+ – $15
ADULTS – $20
SENIORS (65+) – $18
STUDENTS – $18
VETERANS – $18
CHILDREN (7-12) – $15
CHILDREN (<7) – FREE
ACTIVE MILITARY – FREE

GUIDED TOUR – $25; SENIORS, STUDENTS, & VETERANS – $23

FIND US
127 WEST STREET
BAR HARBOR, ME 04609

CONTACT US
MAIN: 207-288-0000

ADDITIONAL INFO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF
CONTACT
RENTAL SPACE
WAY BACK WEDNESDAY
EDITH’S BOUTIQUE

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