In early 2025, the Maine State Museum received a donation of a remarkable parlor set with an even more remarkable family story. The set, consisting of a parlor sofa, side chair, and table, came to the museum from Gail Bingham of Louisville, Kentucky. Four …
Executive Director – Friends of the Maine State Museum The Friends of the Maine State Museum is seeking an inspiring, results-oriented individual with a deep love of Maine, its history, people, and natural resources to support and advance the mission of …
James C. Chute (1884-1942) is believed to be the mastermind behind the “World Traveler Signpost.” James Chute was the owner of the Chute Homestead in Naples, Maine, and was on the board of directors of the Maine Publicity Bureau, an organization formed in …
Emeline (Proctor) Rose (1817-1880) was a Maine nurse whose career took her across the country, including service in a military hospital during the Civil War. Decades of diary entries, held by the Maine State Museum, provide an intimate view of her life and …
A Whales and Nails preparator adjusts padding as EgNo 3694’s jawbones are temporarily supported by chains during installation. The selective representation of EgNo 3694’s bones is meant to add a new dimension to the whale gallery. EgNo 3694’s jawbones …
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This October marks two years since the Lewiston mass shooting, which claimed 18 lives. In response to the tragedy, one artist and teacher from Lewiston, Ellen Hodgkin, chose to use her art to aid in her healing process and raise awareness about gun …
Gearing up for the first phase of our Grand Reopening on October 24, 2026! Are you missing the Maine State Museum? You are not alone. Many have expressed frustration that the museum has been closed for so long. The reasons for this long timeline? The …
Sixteen nautical charts, discovered walled up in a downtown Brunswick business’s upstairs room, were recently donated to the Maine State Museum. The charts, used by Brunswick sea captain and shipping agent Robert T. Giveen (1808-1862), were published …
Moxie Horsemobile Sign, 1937 The Maine State Museum recently acquired two rare Moxie advertising signs. Designated as Maine’s official state soft drink in 2005, this infamous drink has acquired a cult following over the last 139 years. Originally called …
On October 24, 2024, the Friends of the Maine State Museum welcomed Dan DenDanto of Allied Whale as the featured speaker for their annual meeting. Dan walked the audience through the work he has been doing to prepare two whale skeletons, an adult female …
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