Maine Forest and Logging Museum

06/16/2026

Wondering what to do this Saturday?? Then stop by for our next event, Summer at Leonard's Mill!!! Event will run from 10:00 to 3:00. The Maine Forest and Logging Museum is located at 262 Government Road in Bradley Maine, just a short jump away from the Bangor/Brewer area. Rain or shine, we look forward to seeing you all there!

06/15/2026

🌲🚂 Summer at Leonard’s Mill is Almost Here! 🚂🌲

Step back in time and experience Maine’s rich logging heritage at the Maine Forest & Logging Museum during our annual Summer at Leonard’s Mill event!

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 262 Government Road, Bradley, Maine 04411

Bring the family and spend the day exploring one of Maine’s most unique living history museums. Watch history come alive as historic machinery and buildings help tell the story of Maine’s forest and logging traditions.

The Following Will Be Open or Running:

🌲 Mill Complex
🪚 Water Powered Sawmill
⚒️ Blacksmith Shop
🏛️ Visitors Center
🚜 Lombard Log Haulers
🏠 Sawyers House

Admission

👨 Adults: $10
👧 Children: $5
🎟️ Members: FREE

Whether you're fascinated by Maine history, love antique machinery, or simply want to enjoy a fun family day outdoors, there's something for everyone at Leonard’s Mill.

📸 Explore historic buildings
🚜 See the famous Lombard Log Haulers
⚒️ Visit the blacksmith shop
🌲 Experience Maine's forest heritage firsthand

Come make memories, learn something new, and discover why Leonard’s Mill remains one of Maine’s hidden treasures.

For more information, visit:
🌐 www.maineforestandloggingmuseum.org

🚂🌲

06/03/2026

Tomorrow and Friday we are hosting events on the Museum grounds.

As with all of our events, for reasons of safety, we will be suspending our dog policy during these events - ONLY ADA Service dogs, on leash, are allowed on Museum property from sunrise to 2 p.m. on both days. After 2 p.m. each day, feel free to visit our grounds with your pup(s)! We appreciate your understanding!

05/28/2026

NOTICE! Today and tomorrow (Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29, 2026), there will be an event on Museum grounds from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

While the Museum grounds will remain open to the public, we ask that all visitors respect that for reasons of safety, we will be suspending our dog policy for the day.

This means that ONLY ADA Service dogs, on leash, are allowed on Museum property for both days from sunrise until 3 p.m. Our regular dog policy will be back in effect on Saturday May 30, 2026. We appreciate your understanding!

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Alewife Day festivities start at 10 a.m. today and run to 3 p.m. Come join us for a fun filled day and there will be food trucks on site as well.

05/23/2026

Alewife Day is tomorrow (Saturday, May 23rd) at the Museum!! There's so much to see: Alewives "climbing" the fish ladder, blacksmithing, sawmill demonstrations, Lombards, and more! PLUS....FOOD!!! Not just one, but TWO food trucks will be on the grounds! Salt & Cedar Kitchen and Nate & Ollie's Rolled Ice Cream are going to be on hand to keep you fueled for all the fun!

Alewife Day runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

As with all of our events, per our dog policy, only ADA Service dogs will be allowed on property for the day of the event. Non-event day dog policy rules will resume on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

05/22/2026

NOTICE!! 2026 Children's Days registration will close at 5 p.m. E.S.T. today, Friday May 22, 2026. Registrations will be accepted until this time, and payments not yet sent to the Museum may be made on the day of the event.

We are happy to report that ALL schools that have registered at this point are confirmed! An event details document will be posted this weekend on Facebook and emailed to the contact person(s) listed on each school registration.

We thank you for your participation and look forward to seeing you!

05/20/2026

Spring is calling, and the alewives are on the move! 🌿🐟

Join us this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for our first spring event of the season, Alewife Day at the Maine Forest and Logging Museum. The forecast is looking beautiful with sunshine and temperatures near 67°, making it the perfect day to explore the museum grounds and celebrate one of Maine’s great spring migrations.

Enjoy a full day of:
-Watching the alewives migrate toward Chemo Pond
-Exploring scenic hiking trails and museum grounds
-Touring historic buildings and exhibits
-Seeing the modern-day mill and water-powered sawmill
-Blacksmith demonstrations
-Viewing the famous Lombards
-Food trucks and more

Admission
$10 Adults
$5 Children
Museum Members: Free

Bring your family, your walking shoes, and your curiosity for a fun-filled spring day surrounded by Maine history, nature, and tradition. We can’t wait to welcome you!

05/19/2026

Tomorrow (Wednesday, May 20, 2026), we are proud to once again host the Central/Downeast regional Maine Envirothon competition.

Envirothon is North America's largest high school environmental science competition, where students gain hands-on natural resource knowledge through interaction with soil scientists, foresters, and biologists.

While the Museum grounds will remain open to the public, we ask that all visitors respect these dedicated students and the program coordinators and observe the competition from a safe distance.

As with all of our events, for reasons of safety, we will be suspending our dog policy for the day - ONLY ADA Service dogs, on leash, are allowed on Museum property for Wednesday May 20, 2026. Our regular dog policy will be back in effect on Thursday May 21, 2026. We appreciate your understanding!

You can learn more about the Envirothon in Maine here: https://www.maineconservationdistricts.org/envirothon

We wish our "home team" - the Central/Downeast student competitors - the best of luck, and we thank them for their commitment to our beautiful state's natural resources.

Join Maine's Envirothon to test high school students' environmental knowledge through competitions across natural resource topics, fostering hands-on learning and professional connections.