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McCurdy Smokehouse Museum

Discover Lubec’s herring-smoking heritage at the historic waterfront smokehouse complex.

Allow
60–90 minutes
Good for
Arts & culture · Photography
Format
Independent visit

How we would fit it into your day

Plan from Lubec village. Quoddy Head and Cutler departures require travel. Puffin photography is a seasonal, weather-dependent outing: confirm the exact tour date, boarding requirements and landing conditions before planning the rest of your day.

Before you go

Listed by the Town at 50 Water Street. Confirm museum opening dates and admission before visiting; not automatically scheduled while current hours are unconfirmed.

Use the official information below to check opening hours, access, admission and current conditions.

Listing information reviewed October 13, 2026. Check current details before traveling.

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