Stacy M.
9/13/2024
What a beautiful gem! We were visiting the area on vacation, I love birds, so we stopped in. Lovely museum with Wendell Gilley's carved birds, in addition to other artists' works--carvings and...
Wendell Gilley Museum
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4 Herrick Rd
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
Discover where people, art and nature meet in Maine. The Wendell Gilley Museum is a community center that celebrates the life and work of Wendell Gilley, a pioneer in the field of decorative bird carving. It teaches the art of bird carving and presents art exhibitions and educational programs with a special focus on people, nature and art. Enjoy a casual visit, enroll in a workshop, or join our members' carving club. Discover one of the "hidden gems" of Mount Desert Island.
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5.05 reviews
John B.
10/26/2025
This is a small museum dedicated to a local artist who made wood carvings of various birds. It also houses visiting exhibitions. The birds are an excellent way to get one in the mood for some...
David W.
10/1/2019
What a wonderful tribute to an outstanding carver. He did a great job and was so detailed. I love how he painted the birds. So lifelike. Stop in and see all the carvings.
Leslie H.
9/30/2020
We visited this museum on a rainy day. This was a delightful museum, showcasing lots of wood carvings of birds. They were so beautiful and well done. The gal at the front desk gave us a bit of a...
Kristin D.
9/25/2016
We loved this little museum! It ended up being the unexpected highlight of our trip. The museum is small, but well-lit, well curated, and includes some great bird carvings. The person who greeted...
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