The funky Umbrella Cover Museum was established in 1996, with the express wish to celebrate the mundane and to demonstrate the innate attractions of one of life’s most mundane inventions, the umbrella cover. Founder and curator Nancy Hoffman wanted to show visitors that there is wonder and beauty in all manner of strange things and to suggest that even the humble umbrella cover could have stories to tell. The unique and quirky museum has even travelled to the United Kingdom to present a pop-up exhibition. Visitors are welcome to bring along any covers they would like to donate to extend the museum collection.
The Umbrella Cover Museum, 62 B Island Ave, Peaks Island, ME 04108, Phone: 207-939-0301