Bowdoin College (circa 1794) 5000 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011-8441, Historic Downtown, 207-725-3100, Visit the beautiful campus of this most prestigious and historic small private college. Notables including Nathaniel Hawthorne, President Franklin Pierce, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow have graduated from here.  more...

Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum (circa 1870) 226 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011, 207-729-6606, Once the former home of Joshua Chamberlain, a Civil War hero and Maine Governor, this beautiful home is filled with artifacts and exhibits that relate to Mr. Chamberlain, his extraordinary career, and his family. 

Skolfield-Whittier House (circa late 1800s) 161 Park Row, Brunswick, ME 04011, 207-729-6606, Some of the famous former residents of this home include Dr. Frank Whittier, one of the first forensic pathologists in the U.S., and Dr. Alice A.S. Whittier, one of the first female pediatricians in Maine. The seventeen rooms of this house provide a glimpse into 19th century upper-middle-class life in Maine and feature 1920's spices in the kitchen's spice racks. 

Curtis Memorial Library 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME 04011, 207-725-5242, Founded in 1883, this full service library contains a large variety of books, magazines, and reference materials plus offers over 300 user spaces for complete privacy. more... 

Chocolate Church Arts Center 798 Washington Street, Brunswick, ME 04530, Bath, 207-442-8455, Located in what was once an auto parts store, this unique art center features large display areas for visual art exhibits including both juried and invitational exhibits of some of the best visual artists in Maine. All forms of media are represented including photography, paintings, sculptures, textiles, and drawings. more... 

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington Street, Brunswick, ME 04530, Bath, 207-443-1316, Founded in 1962, this museum features an array of historic maritime artifacts and exhibits that relate to the maritime history of Maine. A historic wooden shipyard site is also on the premises. more... 

Pejepscot Historical Society 159 Park Row, Brunswick, ME 04011, 207-729-6606, One of the oldest historical organizations in Maine, this historical society was established in 1888 and features a large comprehensive research collection and changing exhibits that relate to the history of the Pejepscot Region. more...