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Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum

24 Reviews

#10 of 23 things to do in Rangeley

Museums, Speciality Museums

Closed Now: 10:00 - 16:00

221 Stratton Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970, Rangeley, ME 04970-0154

Open today: 10:00 - 16:00

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“local natural history”

This museum is first class. It has lots of interesting history, artifacts and stories. A great... read more

Reviewed 5 September 2018

Destination559361

Martinez, California

“Americana at it's Best”

We were inspired by the hard and dangerous work of the loggers of old. The 20 minute film is a must... read more

Reviewed 6 September 2017

39redspring

Morrisville, Vermont

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“beautiful facility”(2 reviews)

“tools”(3 reviews)

“loggers”(3 reviews)

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221 Stratton Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970, Rangeley, ME 04970-0154

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Destination559361

Martinez, California

Reviewed 5 September 2018

local natural history

This museum is first class. It has lots of interesting history, artifacts and stories. A great way to learn about the area housed in a beautiful facility.

Date of experience: August 2018

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39redspring

Morrisville, Vermont

122

Reviewed 6 September 2017

Americana at it's Best

We were inspired by the hard and dangerous work of the loggers of old. The 20 minute film is a must to get the true feel what they endured. It was fun to see the well laid out tools of the trade and visit the...More

Date of experience: August 2017

Thank 39redspring

Michael F

Hanover, Maine

122

Reviewed 8 August 2017

Interesting Gem in Beautiful Area

This little museum is a not to be missed attraction if you are in the area. Stories from real people who lived and worked in Maines logging industry. Make sure you take the time to watch the video of the entire logging process in the...More

Date of experience: August 2017

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Naturelover212

Asheville, North Carolina

6933

Reviewed 26 September 2016

A Slice of History in Rangeley

A visit to the Maine Forestry Museum in Rangeley is an excellent way to get a better idea of the history and culture of the Rangeley Lakes area. We spent over an hour in this highly informative museum examining the wealth of exhibits and artifacts...More

Date of experience: September 2016

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Linda S

Camden, Maine

4810

Reviewed 28 August 2016

Logging Museum

Spent part of the morning visiting this museum and found it full of the history of the Rangeley area. One of the volunteers was very knowledgeable about the area and I enjoyed listening to him tell of the life of the lumbermen and women and...More

Date of experience: August 2016

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barbarae507

Delaware

Reviewed 23 July 2016

Well worth a visit!

The museum continues to improve every year! It's a beautiful facility, with interesting exhibits, artwork, and even logging related toys for the kids; something to appeal to all ages. A must see if you are visiting the Rangeley area!

Date of experience: July 2016

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De K

Reviewed 10 July 2016

A Perfect Historic Experience

Rangeley has such a rich logging history, this museum is not to be missed. It is easy to access and to park. The displays are so interesting - you'll want to spend all day reading letters loggers sent back home.

Date of experience: July 2016

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Michael K

Boston, Massachusetts

12824

Reviewed 3 May 2016

An Interesting Education

If you are in the Rangeley area visiting during the Logging Festival and Parade, then you are in for a treat...especially if you are from the City. It's like nothing I've ever see before. There are all kinds of competitions and the museum offers a...More

Date of experience: August 2015

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AnnetteRoyMarin

Rumford, Maine

162

Reviewed 14 October 2015

Everyone should stop here!

We stopped by looking for Quill Hill and was amazed by the Museum and all its wood displays.. Worth the trip.. we will go back to visit..

Date of experience: August 2015

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Dingalingdona

Earlysville, Virginia

3715

Reviewed 3 August 2015

Interesting small museum

We have visited this small museum several times and enjoyed it earch time. The museum has recently changed its name to the Maine Forestry Museum. The Logging Festival, an annual event the third weekend in July is really a lot of fun. Not something that...More

Date of experience: July 2015

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