The Maine Discovery Museum is Maine's largest children's museum, filling three floors of a downtown building with hands-on exhibits designed for children up to about 12 years old. The exhibits cover science, natural history, Maine culture, and creative play — there are climbing structures, a nature exhibit featuring Maine animals and ecosystems, and rotating temporary exhibits.
For traveling families, this is one of Bangor's most practical stops, particularly on a rainy day. The museum is located on Discovery Drive in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of most city centre accommodation.