Historic Rangeley’s two museums (the Outdoor Heritage Museum and the Rangeley History Museum) feature fascinating collections and exhibits detailing the human experience in the legendary Rangeley Lakes Region of Maine. Learn about the first Paleoamerican peoples that inhabited this land nearly 13,000 years ago; explore the stories of those that came to live and work in this remote region in the 19th and 20th centuries; and experience Rangeley’s gilded age as a seasonal playground for outdoor recreationalists and anglers in search of the region’s famous native brook trout. The collections also feature local legends Carrie Stevens, Cornelia Fly Rod Crosby, Herb Welch, Louise Dickinson Rich, Ed Grant, Shang Wheeler and others.
The exhibits change seasonally and include historic artifacts and images, archaeological collections, vintage sporting equipment, natural history specimens, and more. Historic Rangeley’s museums offer family-friendly opportunities to learn about the history and culture of this exceptional place.
Donating to the Collections
If you’re interested in donating a Rangeley Region artifact or historical item to our collection, we’d love to hear from you! Please make an appointment with Michelle Landry, Executive Director by emailing mlandry@historicrangeley.org or by calling 207-864-3091.
Please don’t bring your artifact to the museum without making an appointment - we want to be sure we have the time and space to chat with you. Thank you for your consideration!
