University of Maine Museum of Art
Zillman Art Museum-University of Maine (ZAM) is an art museum in downtown Bangor, Maine.
A museum inside Bangor
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 75" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Bangor
University of Maine Museum of Art is inside Bangor, which has 31 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 ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Bangor (BGR) has airline service, about 3 miles from University of Maine Museum of Art.
Established in 1946
University of Maine Museum of Art dates from 1946. About ↓
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Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Bangor. Green months are the mild ones.
University of Maine Museum of Art
Zillman Art Museum-University of Maine (ZAM) is an art museum in downtown Bangor, Maine. It is part of the University of Maine, which is located in nearby Orono, Maine. The University of Maine Art Collection was established in 1946, under the leadership of Vincent Hartgen. As the initial faculty member of the Department of Art and curator of the art collection, Hartgen's goal was to provide the people of Maine with significant opportunities to experience and learn about the visual arts and their diverse histories and cultural meanings.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1946
Where to stay near University of Maine Museum of Art
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bangor (31) and Brewer (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From University of Maine Museum of Art | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | in town | — | 31 22 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 32,518 | $220K | D |
| Brewer | 2 mi southeast | 5 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 9,636 | $245K | B− |
| Holden | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 6 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 3,438 | $289K | A |
| Orono | 6 mi north | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 12,421 | $273K | A+ |
| Ellsworth | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 22 8 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 8,862 | $242K | C |
| Bucksport | 11 mi south | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,066 | $252K | A− |
| Old Town | 11 mi north | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 7,589 | $208K | B+ |
| Hampden | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 2 hotels | 8,078 | $301K | A |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near University of Maine Museum of Art
Other well-known places within 68 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw41 mi National ParkAcadia National Park4.1M visitors a year
116 mi LandmarkFort Knox
41 mi MountainCadillac Mountain59 mi Park & preserveHundred-Mile Wilderness
45 mi LighthouseBass Harbor Head Light
51 mi MuseumFarnsworth Art Museum
67 mi National MonumentFrances Perkins National Monument
61 mi MuseumMaine State MuseumPhoto credits
Acadia National Park: Plh1234us, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Knox: Unknown, Public domain · Cadillac Mountain: The original uploader was NightThree at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.0 · Bass Harbor Head Light: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Farnsworth Art Museum: Panoramio user MementoMori, CC BY 3.0 · Frances Perkins National Monument: Robert Reed, NPS employee (per the same source), Public domain · Maine State Museum: Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting University of Maine Museum of Art
Is University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor?
Yes. It’s inside Bangor, ME.
When is the best time to visit University of Maine Museum of Art?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to University of Maine Museum of Art?
Bangor (BGR), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 110 miles.
Where should I stay near University of Maine Museum of Art?
Bangor (in town, 31 places to stay), Brewer (2 mi, 7 places to stay) and Holden (5 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Bangor
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