Mount Desert Oceanarium: OCEANARIUM-BAR HARBOR & LOBSTER HATCHERY
NileGuide Expert Says:
This science center is a great, fun way to learn more about the natural wonders of Bar Harbor.
Address:
1351 Maine 3
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone:
(207) 288-5005
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The Mount Desert Island Oceanarium offers youngsters and families an excellent opportunity to learn about Bar Harbor's ecology in a fun, interactive way. This research aquarium center features fascinating tips and insight on Maine's dominant shoreline species – the famous Maine lobster. Visitors learn about the lobster's environment, how they live and breed, and even get a chance to view and hold these creatures up close. The property also features walking tours of a live lobster hatchery, a salt marsh, and even a lobster museum. A great, fun learning experience for the whole family. The oceanarium is open daily, except Sunday, from mid-May to late October.
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