Inspired by more than 60 vehicles, the Museum shares exciting stories about this transformational time in American history. Stories about invention and innovation, art, design, women’s rights, and social and economic changes can be traced through the early automobile, when inventors were experimenting with steam, electricity, and gas-powered engines. The Seal Cove Auto Museum shares these stories — the innovation, ingenuity, and the power of imagination — that created these vehicles and transformed life in America.
The Museum hosts many programs and events throughout the year including demonstration days, Cars & Coffees, dances, dinners, kids’ activities, and more. Visit our Events Page for more information.
More reviewsAmy Campbell3 years agoA very interesting museum. Great selection of pre 1920's cars and their relation to the women's suffragette movement. ... read moreWayne Woodard3 years agoMy son and I visited on a rainy day and this museum is GREAT! Expect to see early cars and motorcycles, motor bikes, an... read moreStace Maples3 years agoWhat an amazing surprise. Mostly pre-20's autos and motorcycles with a beautifully curated exhibit related entirely to ... read moreSimaan Gaffary3 years agoScenic drive from Bar Harbor, not to mention a bunch places to get great lobster rolls along the way. Good place to ta... read moreMichael Miller3 years agoMuch better than expected! I've seen bigger museums...but this museum has really pinpointed the more impressive specime... read moreMelissa Knight4 years agoNot only does this museum sport some rare and interesting cars, it also has artifacts from the Woman's Suffrage Movemen... read moreLinda McClellan4 years agoVery informative. We had some great conversations with the staff. Incredible old cars.Brenda Reeser4 years agoA few weeks ahead of our visit I sent an email to see if we could get a closer look at one of their cars I had a specia... read moreLaura Clingman4 years agoNo need to post pictures of my own, there are so many in all the other comments and everything you see is just as poste... read moreLynn Ceraldi4 years agoStumbles across this fantastic museum on our way to the Bass harbor light house. One of the best ones I've been too (a... read moreBonnie Jansen5 years agoWe are so glad we found this place. Wanting to avoid the crowds in downtown Bar Harbor, someone recommended Seal Cove... read moreKarl Wobrock5 years agoGreat collection of automobiles going back to 1900! Great people running it. This is a must see. Amazing to see up clo... read morePatty Healy-Osborne5 years agoThis little treasure was a great place to go when hiding from the summer heat mid day. The 19th amendment views and set... read moreJoanna Lu5 years agoThis is a really interesting niche museum with cars from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The staff is friendly and know... read moreCarly Dodds5 years agoThis museum is a hidden gem! A little off the beaten path, but definitely worth a trip from Bar Harbor! We went since m... read moreolga segal5 years agoAmazing museum featuring rare and beautiful antique cars. Dedicated and knowledgeable staff that patiently answered our... read more
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