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.
2026 Spring Volunteer and Cleanup Day
May 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
TBD
Join us this May 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for our spring volunteer day. This spring we are looking to clear up some space in a couple of buildings along with sprucing up the grounds before our next event and could use your help. So, if you or your organization is interested in becoming volunteers at an amazing historical museum, then this is your place in the woods! DM us for more details.
Alewife Day
May 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Adults $10 | Children $5 (3 to 17)| Members Free
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 (3 to 17)| Members Free
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 (3 to 17)| Members Free
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 (3 to 17)| Members Free
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.
Volunteer
Your Way
Not all volunteers wear logging boots (but you can if you want to). Whether you're great with tools, enjoy talking with guests, or just want to pitch in behind the scenes, there's a role that fits your time and talents.
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