Bethel, Maine: Earth's Five Largest Moon Meteorites
Maine Mineral and Gem Museum
- Address:
- 99 Main St., Bethel, ME
- Directions:
- Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. US-2 exit onto ME-26. Drove east to the T intersection. Turn right onto Main St. You'll see the museum on the left (east) side, opposite the town clock and just north of the intersection of Chapman St.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 10-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 207-824-3036
- Admission:
- Adults $15.
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Plus 245 other meteorites in this museum, as well as thousands of mineral specimens including the world's oldest igneous rock, 4.56 billion years old. The heaviest lunar meteorite weighs 120 pounds, making it the largest moon rock on Earth.
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