2026 Programs & Classes
“The views alone are reason enough to visit, but touring here provides answers to almost any question you have about the town and the island”
– U.S. News & World Report
Bar Harbor – More than Acadia. Come be a part of the stories that shaped us.
Join us for our 2026 events!
UPCOMING Classes and Programs
For tickets, please click on event or see individual event descriptions.
Mahjong Class
Learn Mahjong for free!
Monday, August 24
11 am
Looking to learn a new game, meet cool people, and hang out on the waterfront porch at La Rochelle?
Downeast Winds is offering a free Mahjong class at the Bar Harbor Historical Society!
Among the Gardens:
A Watercolor Retreat
on Mount Desert Island, Maine
An Art Retreat with Erica Qualey
August 23 to 27
Join Erica Qualey and the Bar Harbor Historical Society for a truly special three-day four-night watercolor retreat offers the rare opportunity to paint on location at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden, Thuya Garden and the Asticou Azalea Garden.
Perfect for beginner to intermediate painters who want to deepen their skills while painting in an inspiring natural setting.
Accommodations at a scenic cottage by the ocean in Bar Harbor. Sunday dinner, and breakfast Monday-Wednesday are provided.
Evening at the Museum
Free Museum Admission and Tiny Art Gallery Reception!
Thursday, September 10
4:00pm to 6:00pm
The BHHS welcomes the public to enjoy the La Rochelle museum after hours, from 4 pm to 6 pm on the 10th of each month during the summer. This is a wonderful opportunity to tour the museum, enjoy the oceanfront porch, and meet the artist exhibiting in the Tiny Gallery that month, then make your way downtown to dinner and shopping.
September’s Tiny Gallery Artist is Deborah Page!
We also offer free guided tours of the museum to anyone who is a member of the Bar Harbor Historical Society! Register at the button below.