maine state museum
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Renovations to Maine State Museum chug along with removal of historic steam engine
When the Augusta museum reopens, likely in 2025, it is expected to feature interactive exhibits that boost focus on women and minority groups – and 2 humpback whale skeletons.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Topsham foreman rolls massive train into and out of state museum – 37 years apart
Todd Belaire of The Cote Corp. of Auburn returned this week to the Maine State Museum in Augusta to undo work he had done in 1986.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2021
Maine State Museum celebrating state Saturday with ‘Maine Fest’
It will be the first time the museum hosts the outdoor, family-oriented Maine-themed event taking place in Augusta's Capitol Park.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2020
Maine Cultural Building in Augusta to stay closed for 2 years amid asbestos removal, mechanical upgrade
The building, which was built in 1967, houses the Maine State Archives, Maine State Library and Maine State Museum.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2020
Maine Cultural Building in Augusta to stay closed for 2 years amid asbestos removal, mechanical upgrade
The building, which was built in 1967, houses the Maine State Archives, Maine State Library and Maine State Museum.
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PublishedJune 24, 2020
Air conditioning issues shut down Maine State Museum
The Augusta museum, which reopened on June 10, will be closed for the next few weeks.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2019
Model trains and enthusiasts take over Maine State Cultural Building
The atrium at the Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta was packed with dozens of families who gawked at elaborate model train setups.
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PublishedJune 8, 2019
Summer School: Maine State Museum draws the curious, from children to seniors
The Augusta-based museum will partner with bike coalition for a special event to celebrate women's right to vote — and ride bicycles — as part of exhibits this summer.