There is something for everyone of all ages to see during the 2024 season in Bangor

As we head into the homestretch of winter (if you can call it that this year) lots of seasonal places & businesses will be opening up for a brand new year.

Located at 405 Perry Road Bangor, the Cole Land Transportation Museum is a depository of land transportation vehicles used on dirt roads as well as state and interstate highways in the state of Maine. The are set to kick off their 2024 season, on Wednesday, May 1st.

The museum was assembled over many years and opened to the public in 1989 by the industrialist and philanthropist Galen Cole in his home city of Bangor, Maine.

The purpose at the Cole Land Transportation Museum is to collect, preserve, and display a cross section of Maine’s land transportation equipment from which this and future generations will gain knowledge of the past.

From May 1st, to November 11th, Cole Land Transportation Museum is open seasonally, 7 days a week, from 9am-4pm.

Admission:

Adult Admission-$10.00
Senior & Military-$8.00
Children under 19-Free

As they get ready to open again, they need some help! Are you are interested in volunteering? If you can join them a few times a week, or only a few times a year, every hour of volunteering helps them achieve their mission. So, if you enjoy meeting new people, and are looking for a new way to spend your free time or want a meaningful way to help others, be sure to reach out.

They are looking for help in the following areas:

  • Veterans for interviews/Ambassadors of Patriotism
  • Cahsiers/Greeters
  • Tour Guides
  • Visitor Guides/Floor Monitors
  • Cleaning/Maintenance
  • Curatorial Helpers

For more information, be sure to check out their website

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