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Museum

The Black House Museum is open for the 2024 season. 

The weekly schedule will be Wednesday-Thursday-Friday, 9:00 - 3:00 through September.

Each week, guided tours ($15) are offered on Thursdays. 

Audio tours ($10) on Wednesdays and Fridays.

You can book a guided tour on the events page. 

The Black House, a registered national historic landmark, was built based on a design from Asher Benjamin’s architectural book, “The American Builder’s Companion.” 

Construction began in 1824 and the Black family moved in on November 7, 1827. 


The collection reflects furnishings from three generations of the Black family and include different styles of European and American furniture, portraits and miniatures, books, souvenirs from trips abroad, sleighs and carriages, and an assortment of silver, china, and glassware.

All items in the collection are directly connected to the family or workers of Woodlawn.

Frequently asked questions

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2024 Big Lobster Croquet Tournament
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2024 Big Lobster Croquet Tournament
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History Lecture Series at Woodlawn: The Barns of Maine
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Homeschool Family Golf Croquet Clinic - Session 1
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9:30 AM Black House Museum Guided Tour
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Homeschool Family Golf Croquet Clinic - Session 2
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Live In Concert: Fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz
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Homeschool Family Golf Croquet Clinic - Session 3
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Maine Shared History and Your Classroom: Exploring Local Primary Sources Educator Workshop
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Autumn Gold: Open House and Scavenger Hunt
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History Lecture Series at Woodlawn: Bangor: The Lumber Capital of the World
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Science Lecture Series at Woodlawn: New England Flying Squirrel Network
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