Nylander Museum

The Nylander Museum in Caribou, Maine was established in 1939 to showcase the collections of Olof O. Nylander, a self-taught naturalist from Sweden who had a passion for natural history. The museum, built as a WPA project, houses a diverse array of specimens, including fossils, minerals, and mollusk shells collected by Nylander during his extensive field research.

Today, the Nylander Museum continues to preserve and display the original Nylander collection, along with additional exhibits donated or on loan. Visitors can explore the museum's South Gallery to view fascinating displays of fossils from Northeastern North America, offering a unique glimpse into the natural history of northern Maine and beyond.

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