Maine State Aquarium
Location:
194 McKown Point Rd.
West Boothbay Harbor, ME map
(207)633-9559
Directions:
From Augusta: Take Route 27 South to Route 1 in Wiscasset. Turn left onto Route 1 North, through Wiscasset to Edgecomb. Turn right onto Route 27 South, to the Boothbay Harbor Region.
Once on Route 27: Travel to Boothbay Center (about 9 miles). Landmarks on right are Chamber of Commerce and Clipper Mart gas station/Subway sandwich shop. After Clipper Mart and just before Soldier Monument, turn right off Route 27. Go straight at the 4-way stop that immediately follows. This puts you on Corey Lane, also known as Lakeside Drive. Follow this road to the stop sign at its southern end (about 2 miles; 2nd junction with Route 27). Continue straight across onto McKown Point Road and follow to its end (about 1 mile). We are the last facility, at the end of the road.
From North: Take Route 1 South, through Damariscotta and Newcastle to Edgecomb. Turn left onto Route 27 South, to the Boothbay Harbor Region.
Once on Route 27: Travel to Boothbay Center (about 9 miles). Landmarks on right are Chamber of Commerce and Clipper Mart gas station/Subway sandwich shop. After Clipper Mart and just before Soldier Monument, turn right off Route 27. Go straight at the 4-way stop that immediately follows. This puts you on Corey Lane, also known as Lakeside Drive. Follow this road to the stop sign at its southern end (about 2 miles; 2nd junction with Route 27). Continue straight across onto McKown Point Road and follow to its end (about 1 mile). We are the last facility, at the end of the road.
From South: Take Route 1 North, through Wiscasset to Edgecomb. Turn right onto Route 27 South, to the Boothbay Harbor Region.
Once on Route 27: Travel to Boothbay Center (about 9 miles). Landmarks on right are Chamber of Commerce and Clipper Mart gas station/Subway sandwich shop. After Clipper Mart and just before Soldier Monument, turn right off Route 27. Go straight at the 4-way stop that immediately follows. This puts you on Corey Lane, also known as Lakeside Drive. Follow this road to the stop sign at its southern end (about 2 miles; 2nd junction with Route 27). Continue straight across onto McKown Point Road and follow to its end (about 1 mile). We are the last facility, at the end of the road.
Downtown Boothbay Harbor Route: Stay on Route 27 through Boothbay Center and into Boothbay Harbor. Go straight at the traffic light by Hannaford Bros.. The road splits into one-way sections; stay on the right branch (the appropriate one-way). Watch for and turn right onto West Street (first street on right). At stop sign, turn right again (back onto Route 27 South). Landmarks from here are Mill Cove Landing condominiums on right, then St. Andrews hospital on left, then small Post Office on right. Cross a small causeway. Take next left onto McKown Point Road and follow to its end (about 1 mile). We are the last facility, at the end of the road.
Description:
This State aquarium was built to resemble Maine's rocky coast. It is home to a collection of regional fish and invertebrates. There are many interactive displays, including numerous touch tanks, that encourage discovery learning. A few of the great features of the aquarium are the extraordinary lobsters of all sizes and colors and the 850 gallon tank that is filled with sharks and skates.
Price:
Adults (age 13 to 65) $7.00
Seniors (age 65 and up) $5.00
Youth (age 3-12 with adult family member) $3.00
Children (age 2 and under with adult family member) FREE
Hours:
Only opened during summer months. Check website for hours.
Plan Your Trip:
Learn the fun that awaits at the Maine State Aquarium, including unique and large lobsters!
Learn more about the local area including where to stay and eat by visiting The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce.