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Cole Land Transportation Museum, Bangor, ME

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Cole Land Transportation Museum

A Bangor museum focused on historic land vehicles, equipment, and the role transportation has played in Maine life.

405 Perry Road, Bangor, Maine 04401 · Bangor, ME

About Cole Land Transportation Museum

The museum in Bangor preserves historic trucks, trains, tractors, fire equipment, and other transportation artifacts. Its displays show how everyday work and travel shaped life across the state. Visitors can take a self-guided tour, explore exhibits on motorcycles, bicycles, and snowplows, and view a short introductory video. The museum also runs school tours, family visits, and programs that honor military service and support local veterans.

  • #transportation history
  • #vehicles
  • #Maine history
  • #self-guided
  • #family friendly

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