Discover the history and innovation of Maine's forestry and logging traditions through our immersive exhibits. From early settler cabins to powerful steam haulers and working mills, the Maine Forest & Logging Museum brings the stories of the forest to life with hands-on experiences, historic machinery, and living demonstrations.
Upper Campus
The Upper Campus is where the past comes to life with a collection of original and reconstructed buildings, working mills, and historic machinery. Wander through the heart of the museum's living history exhibits and see Maine's forestry heritage in action.
The Lombard Collection
Get an up-close look at the museum’s incredible collection of Lombard log haulers — from rare steam-powered giants to early 20th-century gas models — and learn how these machines shaped Maine’s logging history.
Cletrac Tractor
The Cletrac Model W 12-20 tractor revolutionized farming and logging with its rugged crawler design and advanced steering system. Explore how this early machine helped power Maine’s working forests.
Grady Machine Shop
Explore this belt-driven machine shop and discover the ingenuity of Chester Grady, who helped power his Maine community with precision and pride.
1920s Mill Yard Complex
Experience the power and ingenuity of the 1920 Mill Yard Complex — a fully operational belt-driven sawmill exhibit with rotary blades, edgers, and a working shingle mill.
Logging Sleds
Before tractors and trucks took over, logging sleds ruled the frozen forest roads. Learn how these simple, powerful rigs moved millions of board feet across the North Woods.
Frontier Cabin
Visit the Settler’s Cabin to see how Maine’s early trappers and pioneers lived off the land. This hand-built log home captures the spirit and challenges of life on the frontier.
Smokehouses
Step into an 1840s-style cold-smokehouse and learn how early Mainers preserved alewives in this historic commercial process—without modern refrigeration.
The Fishway
Discover how a simple yet effective fish ladder supports alewife migration and connects the museum to Maine’s ecological heritage.
Lower Campus
The Lower Campus offers a quieter, more natural setting, with trails, outdoor exhibits, and historic sites along Blackman Stream. Explore the landscapes that early settlers and loggers once called home.
Leonard’s Mill
Step into the 1790s at Leonard’s Mill — a working replica of an early water-powered sawmill that brings Maine’s logging and milling heritage to life on the banks of Blackman Stream.
The Mill Dam
Discover how a narrow streambed and modest drop helped power one of Maine’s earliest mills.
Blacksmith Shop
Explore a working 1800s blacksmith shop and see firsthand how iron tools were forged by hand for Maine’s early communities.
The Sawyer House and Gardens
Explore 19th-century homesteading life through the Sawyer House’s traditional architecture, spinning equipment, and heritage garden.
Batteau
Explore the story of the batteau—handcrafted boats that served as vital guides for log drives down Maine’s rivers during the height of the logging era.
Plan Your Visit
Ready to explore the museum grounds? Whether you're tracing the footsteps of early loggers or discovering hidden corners along the stream, a map will help you make the most of your visit.
Bring Generations Together
From hay rides to historic re-enactments, our museum creates experiences that kids and adults enjoy side by side. A family membership turns a single visit into a season full of memories.
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