Maine State Museum
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www.mainestatemuseum.org The Maine State Museum builds and maintains systematic collections regarding Maine's pre-history, history, and natural science.
The museum also holds title on behalf of the people of Maine to artifacts and natural scientific specimens located on or beneath state-owned land, including the bottoms of navigable waterways and coastal waters.
The museum researches, interprets, and exhibits its collections for the benefit of the public. Its goal is to promote public awareness of Maine's natural resources and historical richness. The museum provides access to its collections for those interested in pursuing questions about Maine's cultural and natural history.
http://www.mainestatemuseum.org/collections/
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Friends of the Maine State Museum we hope to see you this Thursday evening at 6PM. Dr. Paula Work presents-and-wonderful music interlude by Bill Mosley and Christine Letcher. Thank you Staples Funeral Home for underwriting the Discovery Talk, Thank you Johnny's Selected Seeds for supplying an auction tub!
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Wonderful visit with Nicole Grant of the Avangrid Foundation and Joel Harrington of Central Maine Power to tour and discuss the Maine State Museum and new education center plans. #inspiredphilanthropy #friendsofmainestatemuseum
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Have you gotten your ticket yet at www.mainestatemuseum.org to journey Uptah Camp with the Maine State Museum and the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine? We'll be opening up the evening with live music from the Pond Tunes!
Model carousel on display at Maine State Museum - CentralMaine.com
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There is only a little over a month left to see our temporary exhibit "Inventors and Sportsmen: Maine Gunsmiths in the 1800's". The exhibit closes on May 27th!
Friends of the Maine State Museum
Have you got your tickets to go uptah camp with the Maine State Museum and the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine? An amazing journey through the North Maine woods to record the final oral history for the multi-media documentary project. A don't miss historic event! Get your tickets today at www.mainestatemuseum.org or by calling 207.287.2304
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The Eloquence of Deeds: Centennial of US Entry into WWI
Reminder: Tomorrow is the WWI commemoration, kicking off a year-long remembrance of the sacrifices and heroism of The Great War. All are welcome to the ceremony at 1 p.m., which is being hosted by the Maine State Museum, Maine National Guard and Maine WWI Centennial Commemoration.
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Friends of the Maine State Museum
Join the Maine State Museum today POPPING UP at the Maine Sportsman's Show- Augusta Civic Center at 12 Noon. Paula Work, Curator of Zoology at the MSM will provide a lively discussion about the Adaptable Maine Coyote!
Upta Camp: Maine State Museum plans premiere
http://www.wlbz2.com/entertainment/television/bill-greens-maine/maine-state-museum-plans-premiere/425981488 The multi-media premiere will include a dinner and auction and take place May 20 at the Augusta Elks Lodge. Tickets are $60 and all proceeds benefit the museum. The museum will also unveil its first oral histories ever collected. You may buy the tickets online or by calling Jennifer Dube at 287-2304 at the Maine State Museum.
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