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Brunswick by train

Bowdoin art, Arctic stories and a campus stroll

Brunswick's station is near Maine Street and Bowdoin College. Museums have limited Sunday hours and holiday closures, while the campus grounds offer a flexible outdoor stop.

Times to reach each place are planning allowances from the station, not measured routes. Check directions, opening hours and accessibility before you go.

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The Walker Art Building’s domed roof and columned entrance at Bowdoin College.
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Places near Brunswick station

culture

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Choose a focused visit through the college's art collections and changing exhibitions.

15 min walking allowance each way1h 30m suggested visit

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 AM–5 PM; Thursday 10 AM–8:30 PM; Sunday 1–5 PM. Closed Monday and national holidays. Recheck college-break closures before travel.

Admission is free and individual reservations are not required. Enter through the glass pavilion on Bowdoin Quad.

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Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.
culture

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

Explore Arctic cultures, environments and exploration in the Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies.

25 min walking allowance each way1h 15m suggested visit

Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–5 PM; Sunday 1–5 PM. Closed Monday and national holidays. College-break closures require a fresh check.

Admission is free. The museum is in the Gibbons Center, not its former Hubbard Hall location.

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Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.
outdoors

Bowdoin College campus grounds

Take a gentle walk around the central campus paths and pause among the trees and historic buildings.

15 min walking allowance each way45 min suggested visit

The college says its campus grounds are open to visitors; public clock hours were not verified. Choose daylight and follow campus notices.

This suggestion covers outdoor public paths. Building interiors, classes, tours and college events are not included.

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Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.

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