Seal Cove Automobile Museum

Mission Statement - To tell the story of innovation, ingenuity, technical and social change in New England and America through the development and use of early motor vehicles.
Vision -
To be a resource for the local community and for auto enthusiasts across the nation.
To offer dynamic educational experiences that inspire, enlighten, and entertain visitors of all ages.
To collect and preserve resources on Brass Era automobiles, their designers and manufacturers.
To honor the memory of pioneer automobile collector Richard C. Paine, Jr.
Core Values

We are committed to upholding professional standards in the maintenance of the Museum and its collections.
We are dedicated to educating the American public— especially our youth— about our nation’s early automotive history and its relevance to today.
We value the study and teaching of automotive history and how it affects the present and the future.
We are committed to maintaining high standards of professional and ethical museum practices and historical scholarship.
We are dedicated to the highest level of conduct in our relationships with each other and in our governance of the Museum.
We strive to be an educational and cultural resource for the citizens of the State of Maine and beyond.