Farnsworth Art Museum, Camden & Mt. Battie
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Port
Rockland, Maine, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Your tour begins with a short drive from the pier to the Farnsworth Art Museum, home to more than 10,000 works of art celebrating the landscape and culture of New England, with a special focus on the State of Maine. During your visit, you will have time to explore galleries featuring rotating exhibitions and masterpieces by celebrated American artists such as Andrew Wyeth, Washington Allston, Fitz Hugh Lane, Thomas Cole, Eastman Johnson, and Winslow Homer. The museum offers a rich look at the region’s artistic heritage and the beauty that has inspired generations of creators.
After leaving the museum, you will enjoy a scenic drive through Rockland, passing its lively main street and distant views of the Breakwater Lighthouse. Your route continues through Rockport, one of Maine’s most picturesque harbors, before ascending to the summit of Mount Battie in Camden Hills State Park. From the top, you will take in sweeping views of Penobscot Bay, the town of Camden, and the many islands scattered across the water. This breathtaking panorama inspired Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, who wrote about the beauty of this landscape. On exceptionally clear days, you may even be able to see Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park far off on the horizon.
After enjoying the views from Mount Battie, you will return to sea level for a visit to Camden, a quintessential New England harbor town known for its charming shops, inviting cafés, and scenic waterfront. You will have approximately one hour of free time to explore the village at your leisure, taking in the relaxed atmosphere and coastal charm before returning to Rockland.
Please note: Tour sequence may vary. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer. Personal, non-commercial photography without flash is permitted in the museum’s permanent collection areas.