Local history and art museum

Brick Store Museum

About 4 mi by road

A year-round local-history and art museum in five historic downtown Kennebunk buildings, with seven galleries, rotating exhibitions, gardens, archives, and more than 55,000 collection objects and records.

The place

About Brick Store Museum

Artist and preservationist Edith Cleaves Barry founded the Brick Store Museum on July 1, 1936, opening it on the second floor of a brick dry-goods store built in 1825 by her great-grandfather William Lord. The original commercial building remains the architectural anchor of the museum.

The museum expanded into neighboring historic buildings during the 1950s and now occupies five connected structures in Kennebunk’s historic district. Seven galleries support changing exhibitions about the history, art, and culture of the Kennebunks and the surrounding region.

The collections and archives contain more than 55,000 objects, documents, photographs, artworks, and other records. Only a portion can be displayed at once, so the public exhibitions rotate and the museum’s online or research services provide a different view into the larger collection.

What stands out

Seven galleries in five historic buildings

The museum experience unfolds through a connected downtown complex rather than a single modern gallery.

Kennebunk art and community history

Changing exhibitions draw from regional art, photographs, documents, domestic material, and community stories.

A collection much larger than the display

More than 55,000 objects and records support exhibitions, research, and long-term preservation.

Downtown historic-district setting

The museum is within walking distance of shops, food, architecture, and other downtown Kennebunk stops.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in a Seashore Trolley Museum trip

Brick Store Museum is about four miles by road from Seashore Trolley Museum and gives the same day a broader Kennebunk story: local art, commerce, community life, and historic architecture after a ride focused on electric transit. It is a separate downtown stop, so allow driving and parking time between the museums.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • Current hoursThe official visitor page lists Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and Sunday noon–4 p.m. Check the museum calendar for special hours before traveling.
  • Current admissionThe official visitor page lists $5 for adults, $2 for ages 10–16, and free admission for children under 10. Several reduced or free-admission programs are also listed; confirm eligibility directly.
  • ExhibitionsExhibitions rotate, generally changing every three to four months. Use the official exhibitions page for what is actually on view during your date.
  • AccessibilityFive of seven galleries are on the first floor and accessible by a side ramp. The two upstairs galleries require stairs; a first-floor robot tour offers remote access to them.
  • ParkingThe museum directs visitors to free Main Street spaces and nearby downtown municipal lots. Observe posted time limits and leave extra time on busy downtown dates.
  • Time to allowAllow about 60–90 minutes for the galleries, with additional time for a program, garden, or downtown walk. Current exhibitions will determine how long a focused visit takes.

Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

Is Brick Store Museum open year-round?

Yes. The museum describes itself as year-round and currently lists Tuesday–Sunday hours, with different hours on Sunday. Check its calendar for holiday or program-related changes.

Is the whole museum wheelchair accessible?

Five of the seven galleries are first-floor spaces accessible by a side ramp. Two galleries are upstairs and currently require stairs; the museum provides a robot tour of those galleries from the first floor.

What is on display?

Exhibitions about regional art, history, and culture rotate during the year. The licensed collection images on this page document works associated with the museum, but do not guarantee those works will be on view on your date.

Where can I park?

The museum points visitors to free on-street parking on Main Street and nearby downtown municipal lots. Follow current posted restrictions.

Is it part of Seashore Trolley Museum?

No. Brick Store Museum is a separate nonprofit museum in downtown Kennebunk, about four miles by road from Seashore Trolley Museum.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-11. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.