From sawmill demonstrations to seasonal festivals, there's always something happening at the Maine Forest and Logging Museum. Check out our upcoming events and plan your visit!
Explore the Museum
The grounds are open daily during daylight hours.
Tuesdays are volunteer work days. Volunteers are on the grounds from around 9am to 1pm, and will answer questions and open buildings if asked.
Winter In the Woods
Feb 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Adults $10 | Children $5 (Under 17)
This year we are bringing out the 1907 steam Lombard log hauler to play in the snow!! It will be the first time this has occurred in over a decade. In addition, we will have the Blacksmith Shop open along with many other demos!!! Come join us February 7th for an amazing good time. Make sure to dress warmly! Look forward to seeing you there.
Alewife Day
May 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$3 Per Person (12+)
Witness one of nature’s great seasonal events as the alewife fish make their annual journey upstream. At the museum, we celebrate this migration with a day full of history, hands-on activities, and family-friendly fun.
Summer At Leonard’s Mill
Jun 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Adults $10 | Children $5 (Under 12)
Our biggest kickoff of the year! Watch the steam Lombard in action, see the sawmill run, and enjoy a full day of living history at the museum.
Heavy Metal at the Mill
Jul 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Adults $10 | Children $5 (Under 12)
Blacksmithing and big machines! Try your hand at forging, watch the Lombards run, and enjoy bean hole beans and a day full of fire and steel.
Living History Days
Oct 3, Oct 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Adults $10 | Children $5 (Under 17)
Our most popular event of the year! Reenactors, livestock, cider pressing, and sawmills running. Experience a living 1790s logging settlement in action.
Machines, Mills & Manpower
See the evolution of Maine's forest industry up close—from iron horses to water-powered mills. Our exhibits showcase the tools, tech, and tenacity that shaped the state.
Be Part of
Living History
Love Maine's heritage? So do we. Volunteers help operate the museum's working mills, lead tours, clear trails, and more. Your skills—old or new—can help preserve and share the past in a hands-on, meaningful way.
Become a Volunteer