About & Where to Find Us

OUR MISSION: The Belfast Historical Society and Museum is dedicated to the collection, conservation, preservation and interpretation of artifacts relevant to Belfast history. Visitors to the Museum will enjoy vintage photographs, maps, postcard collections and interpretive displays. An extensive archives and library are available for research.

GETTING HERE: Accessible from Rt 1, we're located on 10 Market Street, downtown Belfast Maine.

Museum Hours

Closed for the Season
Open by Appointment

Admission

Adults $5
Children (under 12) FREE
Members FREE
Group tours available

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Support Us & Become a Member!

Did you know that we are a community grassroot organization? Your membership assists various valuable Museum programs and you will receive a newsletter keeping you informed about Historical Society and Museum news, events and programs.

BHSM Newsletter

We publish a newsletters with updates on acquisitions, discoveries and more. Become a member and receive our exciting newsletter updates.

Download our current newsletter

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Volunteering

The Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing Belfast's unique history. You can help by...

  • Welcoming guests during museum hours.
  • Helping to update our displays and presentations.
  • Helping to catalog our photograph, clothing, artifact and archives collections.
  • Sharing your organizational abilities and talents.

Contact us to become a volunteer!

Capt Henry A Starret sextant

Donating

We gratefully accept donations of all kinds, such as historical artifacts like this sextant used by sea captain Henry A. Starrett.

Other items:

  • Art
  • Jewelry
  • Photos
  • Maritime Artifacts
  • Model Ships
  • War Memorabilia
  • Vintage Clothing

Got something in your attic? Contact us!

Main St Belfast Maine 1940 1950 postcard

Area Links

The Belfast Historical Society & Museum is a member of:
The New England Museum Association
Maine Archives and Museums and
The Maine Memory Network .

Midcoast Maine is rich in history–come and explore what we have to offer:
Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce
Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad
Our Town Belfast
The Penobscot Marine Museum

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