Maine Mineral and Gem Museum

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99 Main St
Bethel, ME 04217
The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum showcases our geological history, displays renowned mineral and rock collections, provides educational opportunities for the novice and expert alike, conducts historical and geological research and is a Maine travel destination for residents and visitors. MMGM houses the finest collection of Maine minerals and gems. It includes the famous Perham Collection, viewed by generations in a local mineral store that operated for ninety years. MMGM displays one of the world’s foremost collections of extraterrestrial rocks—meteorites from Mars, the Moon and the Asteroid Belt that teach us about the origins of our Solar System. MMGM is a one-of-a-kind, world-class museum located a stone’s throw away from the Western Maine mines that once sheltered these mineral treasures.

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5.025 reviews
Anne T.
11/8/2025

Amazing place, Yes a bit out of place, but we'll work the road trip. extensive collections and brightly displayed.

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Katlyn H.
10/26/2024

This museum is a hidden gem! We definitely had low expectations for a museum in a small town in Maine, but this museum was great! The museum was $15 for adults and had two floors to explore. The...

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Nathan T.
2/23/2025

Wow! There are a LOT of minerals and gems on display - so much of Maine glitters on display! I loved the jewelry and learning about gems as well as checking out the world's largest collection of...

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Scott D.
3/20/2025

Wow, completely unexpected! This place is amazing, and more so if you happen to run into Dr Larry Stifler the founder. Both are amazing! He is a walking encyclopedia and very entertaining. And his...

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Lindsay C.
12/17/2024

I love this place. I have been here a few times ! Lots of local minerals and meteorites!

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