Redington Museum
The Redington Museum or Redington House is a historic house and museum in Waterville, Maine that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For a second stop, Colby College Museum of Art is 1.8 mi away. Highs of 66–80°F make May to September the mildest time to go.
A museum inside Waterville
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 9°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Waterville
Redington Museum is inside Waterville, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. 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.
The weather by month
Every month near Redington Museum is set out below.
Redington Museum
The Redington Museum or Redington House is a historic house and museum in Waterville, Maine that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is the headquarters of the Waterville Historical Society. Built in 1814, it is one of the best-preserved houses of the period in the city. It has served since 1924 as the museum and headquarters of the Waterville Historical Society, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The museum is listed on the official website of the Maine Office of Tourism.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
Hotels and campgrounds near Redington Museum
To stay close, try Waterville (7) and Belgrade (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Redington Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville | in town | — | 7 5 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 17,579 | $185K | C− |
| Belgrade 43% vacation homes | 10 mi west | 15 min | 12 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 3,541 | $312K | — |
| Oakland | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 7 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 6,361 | $236K | A− |
| Augusta | 16 mi south | 25 min | 13 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 19,155 | $201K | D |
| Smithfield 38% vacation homes | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 6 6 campgrounds | 953 | $243K | — |
| Skowhegan | 15 mi north | 25 min | 8 2 hotels · 5 motels · 1 campground | 8,676 | $164K | — |
| Rome 43% vacation homes | 13 mi west | 20 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,184 | $329K | — |
| China 22% vacation homes | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,636 | $240K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Redington Museum
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
70 mi LighthousePortland Head Light
41 mi LandmarkFort Knox55 mi Ancient sitePopham Colony
48 mi Ski areaSugarloaf137 runs · 2,769 ft vertical
68 mi LandmarkFort Gorges
12 mi MuseumColby College Museum of Art
49 mi LighthousePemaquid Point Light61 mi Ski areaSunday River146 runs · 2,322 ft verticalPhoto credits
Portland Head Light: Aniarku, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Knox: Unknown, Public domain · Sugarloaf: Bubblecuffer, Public domain · Fort Gorges: Dirk Ingo Franke, CC BY 3.0 · Colby College Museum of Art: Colby Mariam, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pemaquid Point Light: WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions about Redington Museum
Is Redington Museum in Waterville?
Yes. It’s inside Waterville, ME.
When is the best time to visit Redington Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to Redington Museum?
Augusta State (AUG), about 18 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 71 miles.
Where should I stay near Redington Museum?
Waterville (in town, 7 places to stay), Belgrade (10 mi, 12 places to stay) and Oakland (5 mi, 7 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.