L.C. BATES MUSEUM

HINCKLEY, ME

The L.C. Bates Museum is located in Hinckley, Maine and was established in 1903 by William H. Pitts, a local educator and naturalist. The museum is named after its benefactor, L.C. Bates, who donated the building to house the collection. The museum features exhibits on natural history, Native American artifacts, geology, and astronomy. The collection includes over 20,000 items, including mounted animals, fossils, minerals, and art.

One of the museum's most popular exhibits is the 90-foot mural depicting Maine's natural history, which was painted by local artist Bernard Langlais in 1954. The museum also features a planetarium that offers shows on astronomy and space exploration.

In addition to its exhibits, the L.C. Bates Museum offers educational programs for children and adults, including workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities. The museum is open year-round, and admission is free, although donations are appreciated.

Overall, the L.C. Bates Museum is a unique and educational destination for visitors to Hinckley, Maine, offering a fascinating look at the natural history and cultural heritage of the region.

L.C. BATES MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HINCKLEY ME. US MID #8402300088

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 4,068,652 from tax period 201208 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 2072384250
• website: www.gwh.org

GOOD WILL HOME ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 159
HINCKLEY
ME
04944-0159

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