Castine Scientific Society

Education center & demonstration/exhibit area - care, maintenance, and interpretation of exhibition/demonstration buildings, a fully functional 19th century smithy, and a 3,000 square foot education center where educational services such as lectures, demonstrations and exhibits are offered on a year-round basis. Approximate education center & demonstration exhibit area attendance of 1,600.

John & phebe perkins house, perkins gallery & museum store - care, maintenance, and interpretation of exhibition, museum store and a 2 story colonial home, built in 1763/83 which is on the national register of historic places, as well as the care of the collections within, including family heirlooms, local artifacts, and period pieces. Historic home open july and august and by appointment with guided tours and demonstrations such as fireside cooking. Gallery & museum store open may 27th to september 30th, groups by appointment during the off-season. Perkins house, gallery & museum store attendance of 1,750.

Other program services - outreach to area schools and community organizations. Approximately 150 persons impacted.