From the beginning of the Civil War to the turn of the century, Bath was the one of the nation's most important seaports and ship-building cities.
Exhibits focus on the Maine shipbuilding tradition during that time, and how it continues today.
Of particular interest, however are the exhibitions of works by Maine artists Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth. This museum features the work of contemporary American artists. Pejepscot Museum Brunswick, ME Set in the 19th century Skolfield-Whittier House, exhibits highlight life in 19th century Brunswick. The lighthouse was built in 1850. Trace the history of the bicycle and the horsedrawn carriage.