Maine Mineral and Gem Museum

Not to be missed if you are in Bethel

World class museum with a small-town feeling of welcome and assistance. A variety of displays greet you as you walk through the galleries and learn about the history of the area and the minerals foun...

A Must! if you are anywhere nearby!

Pardon the pun: but what a hidden ‘gem!’ We had never even heard of this museum and happened upon it. We wish we had known more about it so we could have alloyed more time to explore it longer. The am...

Amazing! Huge collection mostly from our own back yard!

The best indoor adventure in Bethel. Lots of short video clips along the way. Very educational with interactive screens.

A World-Class Museum in the White Mountains

Amazing and extensive collection, almost exclusively from Maine except for the meteorites- which was also an extensive and incredible collection. The interpretive displays and tools were first rate an...

Amazing Gem, Mineral, and Meteorite Collection

I spent a couple of hours exploring the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in downtown Bethel. The museum was full of samples mined in Maine. The exhibits ranged from the history and mining methods of the i...