NYLANDER MUSEUM

CARIBOU, ME

The Nylander Museum in Caribou, Maine is a historical and natural science museum that showcases the rich cultural and natural heritage of Aroostook County. The museum is named after its founder, J. Fred Nylander, who started collecting specimens and artifacts in the late 1800s. The museum has been open to the public since 1956 and has since expanded to include over 10,000 exhibits.

The museum's exhibits are divided into several categories, including geology, archaeology, Native American history, and natural history. The geology section features rocks and minerals from around the world, while the archaeology section has artifacts from local Native American tribes. The Native American history section showcases the cultural traditions and practices of the Wabanaki people, who have lived in the region for thousands of years. The natural history section includes exhibits on local flora and fauna, including a large collection of taxidermy animals.

In addition to its exhibits, the Nylander Museum also hosts educational programs and events for all ages, including guided tours, lectures, and workshops. The museum is open year-round and welcomes visitors from all over the world. Its mission is to promote education and appreciation of the natural and cultural history of Aroostook County while preserving and protecting its natural resources and heritage.

NYLANDER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CARIBOU ME. US MID #8402300026

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 2074934209
• website: www.nylandermuseum.org

NYLANDER MUSEUM
657 MAIN ST.
CARIBOU
ME
04736

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