It’s Finally Open: The New Location Of Maine’s ‘International Cryptozoology Museum’ In Bangor

It's finally open! The new location of the International Cryptozoology Museum, "the world's oldest and largest cryptozoology museum," has opened its doors.

Boasting over 20,000 artifacts, the new location at 490 Broadway is much larger than the museum's past two locations in Cumberland County, so there's plenty of room to wander and take in the sights.

According to the museum's website, folks can expect to see a wide range of interesting pieces, including...

"...exhibits about cryptids (beyond Bigfoot & Nessie). We also feature displays about the finds of 'living fossils' and other classic animals of discovery — the successful cryptozoological stories."

"The International Cryptozoology Museum has many rare and unique pieces of remarkable evidence. Some of the items on exhibit are actual hair samples of Abominable Snowmen, Bigfoot, Yowie, and Orang Pendek."

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The move to Bangor from its original locations in Portland has been several years in the making. When museum Founder and President, Loren Coleman, purchased a historic building on Broadway in Bangor, there were some initial hiccups with the renovation. He had to replace the old boiler and some antique windows, and then do some work to the interior and exterior parking area, not to mention move his entire inventory from southern Maine up to the Queen City.

Posting periodically, he kept fans updated on the progress of the move via the International Cryptozoology Museum Facebook page.

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This past weekend, the word everyone's been waiting for was passed along: the museum would open on the first day of June!

"Cryptozoology is bigger and better in Bangor, Maine! Reopening June 1, 2026 - 20,000 artifacts. Open 7 days a week!"

The museum was open from 12 to 4 PM, but going forward, it will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM, seven days a week.

The admission is a reasonable $10 for adults and $5 for kids.