Visitor Centers & Contact Stations

Ashley L. Conti, Friends of Acadia

In summer, head to Hulls Cove Visitor Center to talk to a ranger, pick up a park pass and map, and browse the park store. Here, you'll find information to help plan your visit and learn more about Acadia. You can also join a ranger program, or become a junior ranger.

Several other seasonal contact stations are described a links below, including:

• Sieur de Monts Nature Center
• Isleford Museum
• Rockefeller Welcome Center

In winter, information and park passes are available at the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce in downtown Bar Harbor.

 

Summer

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  Hulls Cove Visitor Center

  In summer, head to Hulls Cove Visitor Center for information, entrance passes, the park store, and access to the Island Explorer shuttle.

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  Sieur de Monts Nature Center

  Learn about the park's "science behind the scenery" with exhibits and ranger-led activities.

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  Rockefeller Hall

  Learn about local naval history, talk to park staff, and browse the park store at historic Rockefeller Hall on Schoodic Peninsula.

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  Islesford Museum

  Islesford Museum is only accessible by boat.

 

 

Winter

Winter Information: Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce

During winter and spring, information and sales of some passes are available at the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 2 Cottage Street, at the corner of Cottage and Main streets (GPS coordinates = 44.398633, -68.204933).

Hours are 8 am to 4 pm weekdays. There will be early closure at 3 pm the day before Thanksgiving Nov 22 and noon on Dec. 31, and full-day holiday closures on Nov 23, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26, and Jan 1.

Addresses

Physical Address

2 Cottage Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Directions

2 Cottage Street, at the corner of Cottage and Main streets (GPS coordinates = 44.398633, -68.204933).

Hours & Seasons

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Current Hours (Visitor Services Hosted at Hulls Cove Visitor Center in Summer)

May 5–October 31

• Every Day:Closed

During the summer visitor season, typically from the first week of May to the end of October, visitor services are offered at other locations throughout Acadia National Park, including the Hulls Cove Visitor Center.

Show Standard Hours

Standard Hours

• Every Day:8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Hours are 8 am to 4 pm, daily, typically from Nov 1 into early May. *Holiday hours vary

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Visitor Services Hosted at Hulls Cove Visitor Center in Summer

May 5–October 31

• Every Day:Closed

During the summer visitor season, typically from the first week of May to the end of October, visitor services are offered at other locations throughout Acadia National Park, including the Hulls Cove Visitor Center.

Holidays

2025–2026

Memorial Day	May 26, 2025	Closed
Juneteenth National Independence Day	June 19, 2025	Closed
Independence Day	July 4, 2025	Closed
Labor Day	September 1, 2025	Closed
Columbus Day	October 13, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

Contact Information

Email Address

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Phone Numbers

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