Peaks Island, The Umbrella Cover Museum

Do you ever wonder what happened to your umbrella cover? Probably not. But have you ever seen an umbrella cover and wondered how it got there and where is the umbrella it goes with? Maybe.  Well, I have news for you, my sister and I found the Narnia of lost umbrella covers in this little island off the coast of Maine. 

We took a ferry from Portland to Peaks Island. A charming little place full of whimsical looking houses and miles of beaches full of multicolored beach glass. The place really was kind of magical. 

When you get off the ferry at Peaks Island, immediately to your left there is business to rent golf carts. It's really the only way to travel on the island, they have cars; however, this is much easier and a lot more fun. 

If you are just visiting for a day, it is best to just go with the golf cart. You must be over 18 and have a valid driver's license. It was really easy to rent, and it made cruising around the island fun. The houses were gorgeous. Huge, lovely things and they all looked like bed and breakfasts, but more likely were the summer homes of people who live in Maine or on the island full time. 

There was a little grocery store, restaurants, and some other interesting businesses scattered around the island. The Umbrella Cover Museum was what drew our attention to the island. The slogan is "Celebrate the Mundane." I cannot think of a more mundane thing than an umbrella cover. 

The museum is basically one room and a bathroom. It does not charge admission but has a donation box at the entrance and sells magnets. The woman who runs it is an accordion player. Her story was fascinating, and she currently holds the world record for the most umbrella covers, and she has them from all over the world. 

The bathroom is where she puts the "Sexy Umbrella Covers". She ends her tours (and sometimes begins them) with a song from her accordion. 

Overall, I give the museum 10 stars and I would visit the island again. Just a side note: I love her Instagram posts; she shares her experiences and guests with the world. She also has a good point; we should celebrate the mundane. Maybe that's the point of life. 

This is where we went:

The Umbrella Cover Museum