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Dedicated to education and preservation,
Owls Head Transportation Museum brings history to life through working exhibits of pre-1940 aircraft, vehicles, engines, and technologies that shaped the world of transportation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Junior Inventors – Parachutes
Theme: Engineering Can you make a parachute that will withstand on its own in a wind tunnel? Join us in the Science and Industry Center…
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Owls Nest: Hot Cocoa Sensory Bin
Owlets will experience making their own cup of hot cocoa from items in this adorable sensory bin! Come & go style activities (can come anytime…
Learn More Junior Inventors – 1D-2D-3D
Theme: Math Learn about what makes an object 3D, and make your own 3D shapes! Be sure to make time to play and enjoy the…
Learn More Owls Nest: Hot Cocoa Sensory Bin
Owlets will experience making their own cup of hot cocoa from items in this adorable sensory bin! Come & go style activities (can come anytime…
Learn More Owls Nest: Hot Cocoa Sensory Bin
Owlets will experience making their own cup of hot cocoa from items in this adorable sensory bin! Come & go style activities (can come anytime…
Learn More Owls Nest: Winter Wonderland Sensory Bin
It’s time to bring the winter wonderland indoors! Bring your owlet in to play and explore with this fun sensory bin filled with fake snow…
Learn More Junior Inventors – Bubbling Chemical Reactions
Theme: Science Put on your lab coats and get ready to experiment with bubbling chemical reactions! After playing with baking soda and vinegar, have fun…
Learn More Owls Nest: Winter Wonderland Sensory Bin
It’s time to bring the winter wonderland indoors! Bring your owlet in to play and explore with this fun sensory bin filled with fake snow…
Learn More Owls Nest: Dancing Hearts & Pink Oobleck
Owlets will put on their lab coats as they experiment with water density and a sweet Valentine’s Day twist on a famous non-Newtonian fluid (oobleck)!…
Learn More Junior Inventors – Robotics
Theme: Technology Meet each of the robot friends here at OHTM! Take the fun outside of the classroom and play in the Science and Industry…
Learn More Owls Nest: Dancing Hearts & Pink Oobleck
Owlets will put on their lab coats as they experiment with water density and a sweet Valentine’s Day twist on a famous non-Newtonian fluid (oobleck)!…
Learn More Owls Nest: Dancing Hearts & Pink Oobleck
Owlets will put on their lab coats as they experiment with water density and a sweet Valentine’s Day twist on a famous non-Newtonian fluid (oobleck)!…
Learn More 2026 Winter Lecture Series | Engine Skills: Mechanical Arts
The Winter Lecture Series runs January through April, bringing together engaging lectures and hands-on STEM fun for kids – all in one visit. You can…
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Thompson Ice House Ice Harvest
Maine people have a reputation of hard work and ingenuity, and ice harvesting was one result of that Yankee trait. Learn about this long standing…
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Camp: Built To Move
6-8 yr olds | 9am – 3pm | M – $100 | NM – $110 Campers will test their skills with Newton’s Laws of Motion!…
Learn More Camp: FabLab-Light Show
9-12yr olds | 9am – 3pm | M – $100 | NM – $110 Have your camper learn about lasers, UV light bonding and star…
Learn More Camp: Superheroes in Action
4-5 yr olds | 9am – 12pm | M – $50 | NM – $60 Campers will learn the science behind some of the most…
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LEARN + DISCOVER
MUSEUM HOURS
OPEN YEAR-ROUND
Daily: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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.
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)
*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.
Honoring Those Who Serve
Owls Head Transportation Museum proudly offers FREE ADMISSION to all active U.S. military members, their dependents, and all veterans—plus one guest.
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.
From all of us at OHTM—thank you for your service.
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