Description: A photo of the original Acadia national park headquarters in downtown Bar Harbor, before it was moved to the COA campus to serve as the Dorr Museum.
Description: Acadia National Park headquarters building being moved into place on campus where it would be renovated and renamed the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.
Description: Acadia National Park headquarters building being moved into place on campus where it would be renovated and renamed the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.
Description: Acadia National Park headquarters building being moved into place on campus where it would be renovated and renamed the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.
Description: Acadia National Park headquarters building being driven on the Park Loop Road to the campus where it would be renovated and renamed the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History.
Description: 11 sheets Site plan, floor plans, elevations, section plans, and details for Beech Hill Farm Barn by Robert W. Knight Architect. Also included is a site plan.
Description: The George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History Art: Blue Mussels, by Sarah Drummond At the Museum Wildlife Exhibits Detailed dioramas created by COA students depict the plant and animal life of coastal Maine. Hands-on Materials Children of all ages can touch, smell, listen and create while learning about our environment. Baleen, fur, wings and skulls are available to touch. Interpretive Programs Museum staff lead a variety of activities encouraging the entire family to participate in natural history learning. Summer Events Evening lectures, book signings and slide presentations on a wide variety of topics. Summer Field Studies Under the supervision of environmental educators, children investigate the ecology of Mount Desert Island's tidepools, forests, mountaintops and ponds. Group Tours Schools and community groups are welcome to arrange a variety of special programs through the museum. [show more]