Plan your visit

Located in the heart of Downtown Bangor, Maine Discovery Museum provides unique educational opportunities for children and families in Maine. Check out our hands-on, interactive exhibits and spend the day learning through play with your family!

Admission

$14 per person

Children under 2 free

Free for MEMBERS

Last admission: 4:30 PM

Find us

74 Main Street

Bangor, Maine 04401

(207) 262-7200

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 5PM

Sunday - 12PM - 5PM

open 10 AM - 12 PM My Day to Play

Holidays

MDM is closed on:

- New Year's Day

- Easter
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Indigenous People's Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day

MDM is open on:

- MLK Jr
- President’s Day
- Juneteenth
- Veterans’ Day

Bringing your Class to MDM?

Learn More about Field Trips

Explore our Exhibits

Discover three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits that invite you to explore the worlds of science, nature, geography, children’s literature, music, art, and anatomy, plus daily STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) programming -- discoveries await.

Learn More about Exhibits

MDM is a safe and accessible space for everyone. The building and the majority of exhibits are fully accessible to wheelchair users with accessible toilets in all restrooms (located on the first and second floors).

Membership

Love MDM and want to visit as much as you want without paying daily admission; receive a discount on camps, classes, and gift shop; and hear about updates before everyone else? Learn about our family and business membership options!

Learn More about Membership!

Parties and Rentals

Celebrate your birthday or special event at MDM!

You can rent the Snack Room for a private party during business hours or rent the entire museum after hours.

Learn More about Parties

Give the Gift of Curiosity!

Buy an MDM Gift Card