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Exhibit Explores End of the Line for Sardine Canning in Maine
The museum's newest exhibit features objects and photographs from Stinson's Seafood in Prospect Harbor, Maine. The cannery closed in April, and with that, the last sardine cannery in America ended operations. The new exhibit, "End of the Line...America's Last Sardine Cannery," will be on view through September 4.
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"Uncommon Threads: Wabanaki Textiles, Clothing, and Costume" Held Over until September 4, 2010
The popular, landmark exhibition of Wabanaki textiles, clothing, and costume will be on view in the museum's 4th floor temporary exhibition gallery until September 4, 2010. The exhibition will then travel to three museums in Canada and return to the U.S.
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"At Home in Maine"
The museum's newest major, long-standing exhibition continues to draw visitors of all ages who enjoy this unique glimpse into Maine's past.
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Museum to be Closed on September 3, 2010 during State Government Closure Day
The Maine State Museum, along with most other state agencies, will be closed on Friday, September 3, 2010 as the result of a state government closure day. The museum will also be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 for Labor Day. The museum will be open on Saturday, September 4 from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Museum Participates in Unprecedented Effort to Save Historic Banners
The Maine State Museum joined with fifteen other museums, historical organizations, and private supporters to save an outstanding collection of 17 banners dating from the 1840s. The banners were created to promote the skilled trades in Maine. In helping to purchase the banners, the museum used funds from the Maine State Museum Heritage Fund, an endowment created with private donations specifically for the purpose of keeping Maine treasures in the state.