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Maine State Museum
Augusta, ME
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What's Near Maine State Museum

Top-Rated Nearby Accommodations
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The Senator Inn & Spa €74 2.0 mi 3.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Second Street Bed & Breakfast €113 2.0 mi 3.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Quality Inn & Suites Maine Evergreen Hotel €73 2.5 mi 4.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Benjamin Wales House Bed & Breakfast N/A 2.5 mi 4.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Fairfield Inn & Suites Augusta €97 2.7 mi 4.4 km 4 of 5 stars
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Riverfront Barbeque 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
Bay Wrap 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Thailanna Restaurant 1.2 mi 1.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Old Fort Western 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Capitol Park 0.7 mi 1.2 km 4 of 5 stars
State House 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Maine capital blend of history, natural beauty” Cincinnati.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Augusta
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Traveler Description: The museum's main exhibit, "12,000 Years in Maine," focuses on the first known humans who lived in the area.
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Attraction type: Natural history museum, History museum
Activities: Group tours/walking tour

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“Love this Museum!”
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5 of 5 stars
phoenixflameamy   3 contributions
Livermore Falls, Maine
Jun 28, 2009

Took our two kids (10 year old girl and 7 year old boy) on a Saturday in May. We practically had the place to ourselves! They loved the whole thing. The ships, the parts of a working water mill, the old tools, everything about the animals. This museum is amazing! If you go on a weekend, pack a picnic lunch,... more

“Outstanding exhibits of rural America with unique Maine flavor”
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5 of 5 stars
MsWaldo   1 contribution
Belfast
Jun 19, 2009

Senior citizens will appreciate re-living their youth in some exhibits; grandchildren and great-grandchildren will see what those good 'ole days were all about. A class act! more

“A real hidden gem”
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5 of 5 stars
Stevied888   533 contributions
Brandon, Florida
Jun 7, 2009

This museum has fanscinating exhibits that are very well done - it is like a mini Smithsonian. more

“A fun place for all ages”
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5 of 5 stars
QuiltingQueenMaine   8 contributions
Maine
May 11, 2009

My family really enjoyed the museum! There's something to interest everyone. The entrance fee is VERY reasonable and we plan to go back again as I'm sure we missed a lot. It's a wonderful way to spend the day! more

“Museum handy to the capitol, worth a stop”
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4 of 5 stars
Badgerjim   72 contributions
Augusta, Maine
Feb 25, 2004
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I live in Augusta, and I would say the state museum is one of the more interesting things in town. It has a nifty little gift shop full of interesting Maine products, for which one does not need to pay admission. The museum itself was free until recently but now has a small charge due to state budget cuts. The... more

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