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About Maine State Museum
Did you know that Maine has an incredibly extensive history!? Well it does, and lucky for you the Maine State Museum covers over 12,000 years of history - all from the one state! That's pretty incredible!
From the Paleo-Indians, to those first European settlers, kids can encounter all sorts of ways of life, how people would have lived across the centuries.
There are a number of favorite exhibits which are permanent so you can always head back and enjoy them again and again!
There are beautiful nature exhibits filled with animals and birds, and even a strange cabinet of curiosities which show the actual natural science specimens which were first collected when the Maine State Museum began all the way back in te 1830s.
Kids can get up close to an 1846 steam locomotive, and the Marine Bounty features tools and equipment that would have harvested and transported products!
Want to experience a working three story water powered mill? Why not! The museum has that experience too, and then kids can explore a wool carding mill, furniture making shops and a blacksmith shop.
You can then of course go back 12,000 years and even see a stone meat cache - which they THINK might be the oldest surviving human-built structure in the entire North America!
The Maine State Museum also manage the collection in the State House and the Blaine House, so why not book a tour there too!
History IS fun in Maine, and the whole family can enjoy it at this fun museum!
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Suggest editAdults $2
Children $1 (Ages 6 to 18)
Free Under 6 years
Last Update 2022
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Maine State Museum FAQ’s
Doing our bit
The museum are dedicated to preserving this amazing history and all of the artifacts within their collection
Do they have baby facilities?
Strollers are allowed and some are available free of charge to use within the museum if you need
I’m Hungry! Can I get food at Maine State Museum?
The State House is the closest place for food. They have vending machines and a cafe, with a range of foods
Any top tips when visiting?
Book your tours for the State House through the museum
Does Maine State Museum have a gift shop?
The Museum Store has books and gifts relating to exhibits within the museum, a great way to continue the education at home!
Teachers corner
They LOVE having school groups - and you can go for FREE! Why wouldn't you head over for an education. Give them a call to arrange.
Do they have baby facilities?
Strollers are allowed and some are available free of charge to use within the museum if you need
Does Maine State Museum have healthy eating or Vegan options?
The museum also has a list of restaurants in the area if you want to check out what's healthy nearby
Is Maine State Museum fully accessible?
The museum is wheelchair accessible, and they have wheelchairs available free of charge
Any additonal information?
Admission is cash or check only. No cards are accepted.
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