Museum

Bangor Old Custom House

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The Bangor Old Custom House, a striking Victorian building on the seafront, once controlled trade into the port. Today it's a museum where visitors can explore the town's maritime past through hands-on displays, including a replica ship's wheel and cargo scales. The building itself is a highlight, with original mahogany counters and a preserved strong room. You'll learn about smugglers, local merchants, and the evolution of Bangor harbor.

Don't miss

Try the interactive cargo-sorting game in the main hall
See the original Victorian strong room with its heavy iron door
Climb the spiral staircase to the roof for harbor views

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