L. C. Bates Museum
The L.C. Bates Museum is an early 20th-century natural history and cultural museum in Hinckley, Maine, United States, located on the campus of Good Will-Hinckley. Head to Fairfield to see it. Look also at Colby College Museum of Art, 6.9 mi away.
A museum inside Fairfield
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 9°. When to go ↓
Skowhegan is the nearest base
Skowhegan is 7 miles north, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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L. C. Bates Museum
The L.C. Bates Museum is an early 20th-century natural history and cultural museum in Hinckley, Maine, United States, located on the campus of Good Will-Hinckley. It was founded by George Walter Hinckley (1853–1950), as a part of the Good Will Home, a pioneering residential and educational institution for underprivileged children.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
Where to sleep near L. C. Bates Museum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Skowhegan (8) and Oakland (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From L. C. Bates Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | in town | — | — | 6,537 | $164K | B− |
| Skowhegan | 7 mi north | 10 min | 8 2 hotels · 5 motels · 1 campground | 8,676 | $164K | — |
| Oakland | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 6,361 | $236K | A− |
| Waterville | 8 mi south | 10 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 17,579 | $185K | C− |
| Smithfield 38% vacation homes | 9 mi west | 15 min | 6 6 campgrounds | 953 | $243K | — |
| Belgrade 43% vacation homes | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 12 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 3,541 | $312K | — |
| Canaan | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,219 | $160K | — |
| Madison | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 5 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 4,888 | $188K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near L. C. Bates Museum
All of these are within 70 miles.
41 mi LandmarkFort Knox
67 mi LakeMoosehead Lake63 mi Ancient sitePopham Colony
43 mi Ski areaSugarloaf137 runs · 2,769 ft vertical70 mi Park & preserveHundred-Mile Wilderness
48 mi Ski areaSaddleback Mountain72 runs · 1,847 ft vertical63 mi Ski areaSunday River146 runs · 2,322 ft vertical
17 mi MuseumColby College Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Fort Knox: Unknown, Public domain · Moosehead Lake: Dennis Redfield, CC BY 2.0 · Sugarloaf: Bubblecuffer, Public domain · Saddleback Mountain: petersent, Public domain · Colby College Museum of Art: Colby Mariam, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions people have about L. C. Bates Museum
Is L. C. Bates Museum in Fairfield?
Yes. It’s inside Fairfield, ME.
When is the best time to visit L. C. Bates Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to L. C. Bates Museum?
Augusta State (AUG), about 25 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 78 miles.
Where should I stay near L. C. Bates Museum?
Skowhegan (7 mi, 8 places to stay), Oakland (8 mi, 7 places to stay) and Waterville (8 mi, 7 places to stay).
Questions for Fairfield
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