SUMMARY: The Phillips Historical Society Museum holds artifacts from life in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Each room has a theme, including an apothecary, a general store, a dentist, a cobbler, a parlor, a school, a bedroom, and a kitchen. Outside, there is even a small jail. The museum aims to depict rural life in Phillips, Maine.
MORE INFORMATION: History: The Bose House, which is home to the Phillips Historical Society museum, was built in the early 1830s. The house was built in the traditional New England colonial style with a barn and shed outside.
Collections and Highlights: The collection is vast and includes original furnishings, Portland Glass glassware, china sets, quilts, Portland Wood Mill blankets, kitchenware, and clocks. The school room has original desks, blackboards, books, and a vintage bell. Railroad models, wooden shoe molds, cobbler tools, an antique dentist's chair, medicine bottles, and a vintage cash register, are all on display.
Exhibitions, Events & Programs: Contact the Phillips Historical Society Museum for upcoming exhibitions and events.
Tours: Contact the Phillips Historical Society Museum for tour information.
Season/Hours of Operation: Open seasonally, May - October on the first and 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact the Phillips Historical Society Museum for hours of operation.
Admission: Free
