The Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Somesville Museum sits in the heart of the island's history. The Museum built in 1981, overlooks an ancient mill pond and tranquil Somes Harbor. New exhibits featuring Mount Desert Island community history topics are installed each summer.
All exhibits offer a children s activity.
From Ellsworth, follow Route 3 to Mount Desert Island. After the bridge and Thompson Island bear right at the fork, following Route 102 and Route 198 for 4 miles. At the traffic light proceed ahead for .5 mile to the museum parking lot on the corner of Route 102 and Oak Hill Road adjacent to the Museum building. From Ellsworth follow directions to Somesville site. At the traffic light in Somesville, turn left on route 198 and proceed approximately 1.5 to 2 miles.