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Join us for a guided tour to learn about the 3 museums at the Poland Spring Resort. We will start our visit with an early lunch at Mel's Hilltop Restaurant on the property, before heading to the Museums (cost of lunch on your own).  We will also make a visit to the gift shop after the tour of the Museums before heading home.

1. The Maine State Building was built for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. At the end of the fair the Ricker family of Poland Spring bought the building, took it down piece by piece, put it on a 16-car freight train and brought it to Poland Spring! 
 
2. The 1912 All Souls Chapel is made of Maine granite, quartered sawn oak and a floor of inlaid mosaic of beautiful and expensive design. You’ll be amazed at the hand painted windows.
 
3. The original bottling facility and spring house is now the Poland Spring Bottling Museum. Through scientific displays and vintage memorabilia, the museum offers a close up look at one of Maine’s oldest industries.

Today these buildings reflect a continued dedication to the growth of Poland Spring Brand Natural Spring Water. After a three-year restoration project that began in 1998, the bottling facility and spring house were faithfully restored and transformed into an informative museum open to the public. Please join us on this informative journey!

Cost: $10.00 includes transportation and museums (tips for guided tour are accepted on your own)

We will meet at Standish Town Hall and leave promptly at 10:45am and return at approximately 5:00pm. Please park in the upper-level parking lot.
 
Questions, contact Norma at nmarchant@standish.org or 207) 642-2875

Mobility concerns
Mel's Hilltop Restaurant has a covered area on the second floor or outdoor seating on ground level
The Maine State Building does have stairs, however is accessible with 2 exhibit rooms on the first floor, and a video tour of the upstairs.
The All Souls Chapel and Poland Spring Bottling Museum are both accessible.
This trip requires being able to navigate getting on and off our mini bus or van, and some walking over sometimes uneven terrain.

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Poland Spring Museums  
2290 		21y - 101y N/A M  07/07/2025
10:45 AM - 05:00 PM
Poland Spring 		$10.00 R, $10.00 NR
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