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Join the Maine State Museum for Summer Programming!
The summer is chock full of fun, free reasons to visit Augusta. Join museum educators for tours of scenic Capitol Park, or pay a visit to the State House or Blaine House.
Live Virtual Programs
Bring the Maine State Museum to your Classroom!
Did you know museum educators are available to come into classrooms across the state – virtually? MSM is reaching out to schools and homeschools with a wide variety of interactive online programs for grades K-12. All are free of charge.
Click here to learn more and book your program today!
The doors are closed, but the theater is open!
Take a journey through the Maine State Museum from the comfort of your own home. The museum’s video catalog ranges from educational webinars to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
A Flag, A Cane, and A Governor’s Best Friend
June 1, 2023 is the 100th anniversary of the death of then-Governor Percival Baxter’s beloved Irish setter, Garry II. The death of a Maine governor’s pet seems an unlikely event to note 100 years later. But Baxter’s actions following Garry’s passing made headlines around the country and are still remembered today.
