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PHOTO: The Maine State Museum is closed while undergoing renovation, and museum officials are seeking input from across the state on how to update how the history of Maine is portrayed. (Maureen Milliken photo)
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Public Library will host the Maine State Museum’s Listening Tour from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, via Zoom.
The free public program is limited to 15 participants, so that everyone will get a chance to speak. To register, email LPLReference@LewistonMaine.gov or call 207- 513-3135.
The Maine State Museum is seeking community input to find the stories and broader themes that resonate with and reflect the many voices, interests, and identities of the people of Maine. The museum, located in Augusta, is holding a series of discussions across the state from which the participants’ responses will inform the museum’s work.
No prior knowledge or experience with the museum is necessary to participate. The meeting will be recorded so that Maine State Museum staff members can capture the information shared. Responses may be used to inspire exhibits, student activities, public programs, and what kinds of things the museum collects to share with future generations.
The Maine State Museum is one of the nation’s oldest state-funded museums. Generations of students have trekked there on field trips and return to visit with the next generation. While the museum is closed to the public for renovations, its programming has moved online and museum staff are busy reworking the museum for its reopening. The Maine State Museum seeks to share what is meaningful about Maine and its place in the world in order to inspire people to discover Maine’s past, understand its present, and imagine its future.
