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The Owls Head Transportation Museum is a nonprofit
educational organization. Its mission is to collect, preserve,
exhibit & operate pre-1940 aircraft, ground vehicles, engines & related technologies significant to the evolution of transportation for the purpose of education.
Featured Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Owls Nest: Spooky Art
Draw with markers on tin foil, spray with water, and transfer onto Halloween-themed shapes. Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime between 10:30-11:30) Free with admission…
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Junior Inventors – Witch’s Brew
Join us for after-school STEM programming. Open to K-8th grade families. Theme: Art Make your own magical potions using baking soda and vinegar, and make…
Learn More Owls Nest: Spooky Art
Draw with markers on tin foil, spray with water, and transfer onto Halloween-themed shapes. Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime between 10:30-11:30) Free with admission…
Learn More Owls Nest: Fizzy Blocks
Play with Megablocks while learning about chemical reactions – baking soda and vinegar experiment with Megablocks. Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime between 10:30-11:30) Free…
Learn More Junior Inventors – Leaf Chromatography
Join us for after-school STEM programming. Open to K-8th grade families. Theme: Science Find out how leaves change color by conducting a science experiment that…
Learn More Owls Nest: Fizzy Blocks
Play with Megablocks while learning about chemical reactions – baking soda and vinegar experiment with Megablocks. Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime between 10:30-11:30) Free…
Learn More Junior Inventors – 3D Shapes
Join us for after-school STEM programming. Open to K-8th grade families. Theme: Technology Explore the world of 3D shapes by using 3D pens, building geometric…
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STEM Saturday: Turkey STEM Day
It’s going to be a turkey extravaganza at OHTM! Learn about aerodynamics, kinetic energy, and be an engineer all while creating your own feathered friends.…
Learn More Owls Nest: Turkey STEM
Math game – roll the dice to see how many acorns to feed the turkey, turkey craft, leaf rubbing? Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime…
Learn More Junior Inventors – Be a Skydiver Engineer
Join us for after-school STEM programming. Open to K-8th grade families. Theme: Engineering You’re about to skydive from a plane at OHTM! Can you create…
Learn More Owls Nest: Turkey STEM
Math game – roll the dice to see how many acorns to feed the turkey, turkey craft, leaf rubbing? Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime…
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Thanksgiving [Closed]
Closed for the holiday. We will be open again Friday, November, 27.
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Rockland Parade of Lights
Celebrate the season with OHTM in your community! Watch for a selection of museum vehicles as they light up the night during the Parade of…
Learn More Owls Nest: Magnet Exploration
Use magnetic wands to discover which items are magnetic: magnet-powered cars, magnet painting. Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime between 10:30-11:30)…
Learn More Junior Inventors – Static Electricity Experiments
Join us for after-school STEM programming. Open to K-8th grade families. Theme: Science Learn some new static electricity tricks you can do using balloons, tin…
Learn More Owls Nest: Magnet Exploration
Use magnetic wands to discover which items are magnetic: magnet-powered cars, magnet painting. Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime between 10:30-11:30)…
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Holidays at the Museum
Celebrate the season at OHTM! For one magical day, the museum transforms into a winter wonderland filled with festive activities. From meeting Santa to dancing…
Learn More Owls Nest: Hot Cocoa Sensory Bin
Use imaginative play to serve up some “hot cocoa” with cloud dough, marshmallows, and pipe cleaner “candy canes”. Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime between…
Learn More Junior Inventors – Rockets
Join us for after-school STEM programming. Open to K-8th grade families. Theme: Technology Discover three different ways to make a rocket fly using air power,…
Learn More Owls Nest: Hot Cocoa Sensory Bin
Use imaginative play to serve up some “hot cocoa” with cloud dough, marshmallows, and pipe cleaner “candy canes”. Come-and-go style activities (can come anytime between…
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EXPERIENCE + EXPLORE
LEARN + DISCOVER
MUSEUM HOURS
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
Daily: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
EXTENDED HOURS
Thursdays 10:00 am – 7:00 pm to expand the experience of our Junior Inventors Program
Owls Head Transportation Museum is open year-round, closing only on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Any unplanned closures will be announced promptly on our Facebook page and updated on Google.
$5 per person, for up to 4 people with SNAP EBT/WIC card and photo ID.*
Ask About Our Community Access Program For Memberships
ADMISSION
- Members: FREE
- Adults (ages 18–64): $17
- Seniors (ages 65+): $14
- Youth (ages 11–17): $11
- Children (ages 3–10): $7
- Tots (ages 0–2): FREE
- Groups (15+): $12 per person
- (please schedule in advance by calling 207-594-4418)
*Military visitors are asked to present a Geneva Conventions Common Access Card (CAC) or other valid military identification. Museums for All provides reduced admission for up to four guests when you present your EBT or WIC card along with a valid photo ID.
EVENT ADMISSION
- Members: FREE
- Adults (ages 18–64): $20
- Seniors (ages 65+): $20
- Youth (ages 11–17): $11
- Children (ages 3–10): $7
- Tots (ages 0–2): FREE
Honoring Those Who Serve
This small gesture reflects our deep gratitude for the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who serve and have served our country. Whether you’re visiting with family, exploring our collection, or attending a special event, we welcome you to experience the museum as our honored guests.
Owls Head Transportation Museum proudly offers FREE ADMISSION to all active U.S. military members and their dependents &
all veterans plus one guest.
From all of us at OHTM—thank you for your service.
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Sweepstakes
Congratulations to Donald of Yarmouth, Maine—winner of the 2025 MINI Cooper Sweepstakes.
Thank you all for supporting this year’s museum fundraising sweepstakes. Your donations not only give you a chance to win this fabulous car and other great prizes but also helps support the Owls Head Transportation Museum and its continued commitment to education.
THANK YOU to Our Premiere SPONSORS
