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Maine State Museum

Augusta, ME
Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Augusta
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Natural History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
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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Bangor, Maine
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Nice play to spend some time with kids. Interesting to know the historical facts about Maine More

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Dayton, Ohio, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Getting around the exhibits is an interesting walk through many levels. You get some interesting tidbits about Maine's past. Enjoyable for all ages. More

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Glenburn, Maine
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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My goal is to see all the US state museums. I've seen about 20 and Maine is the best I've seen! More

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Farmington, Maine, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

interesting lots of history and knowledge there.I would return for another tour More

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See 2 more reviews by Joan P for Augusta
Maine
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Great place for a visit with kids! Nice way to spend an afternoon. Have been here many times over the years. More

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Mystic, CT
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Had some free time to visit the Capital Building and stop at the museum. The exhibits were interesting and informative. I wish the museum was larger, but understand that there is just enough space to accommodate what exhibits they currently have. The antique cars were fun and the animal exhibit was kept up very nicely. More

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L/A, Maine
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

kids love it.....lots to see and do and learn to keep young minds alert and interested More

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Augusta, Maine
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Nice museum next door to the State Library. If you are here during the week, have breakfast or lunch at the Cross Cafeteria across the parking lot it is reasonable and very good. More

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Maine
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Cool place to check out - my boys ages 10 and 11 really enjoyed it. My four year old found the animal exhibits a little creepy. It is a big place and expect it to take some time to go through. We had to leave because my four year old was starving. Well worth the money it only cost six... More

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Alexandria VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

I spend the day at the capital and at the end of the day my group went to the museum. We didn't spend much time there but it was amazing. I wish I had more time to look at everything. Even just skimming the exhibits was well worth it. I have been inspired and can't wait to go back. More

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