Museums > Southwest Harbor > Wendell Gilley Museum
Wendell Gilley Museum
4 Herrick Road
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
Phone : 207-244-7555
Opened in 1981, the 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. The Museum endeavors to inspire appreciation of the visual arts, engagement in artistic creativity, and respect and care for the natural world. Discover where art and nature meet in Maine. The Gilley Museum's diverse collection of over 200 bird carvings, touring art exhibits, and hands-on programms delight visitors of all ages.