Maine State Museum
The Maine State Museum is the official Maine government's museum and is located at 230 State Street, adjacent to the Maine State House, in Augusta. Records date it to 1971. Pleasant highs of 66–80°F mark the mildest months, May to September.
A museum inside Augusta
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Augusta
Maine State Museum is inside Augusta, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 1 miles away
Augusta State (AUG) has airline service, about 1 miles from Maine State Museum.
Established in 1971
Maine State Museum dates from 1971. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Maine State Museum
The Maine State Museum is the official Maine government's museum and is located at 230 State Street, adjacent to the Maine State House, in Augusta. Its collections focus on the state's pre-history, history, and natural science.
Permanent exhibits include dioramas of Maine's animals, birds and plants in different ecosystems; gems and minerals; displays about the state's natural resources and industries, including forestry, granite, fishing, and agriculture; Clovis culture and archaeological artifacts; and settlement and state history. There is also a working three-story water-powered woodworking mill, and craftsmen's work areas.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1971
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Places to stay near Maine State Museum
Close by, places to stay are in Augusta (13) and Winthrop (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Maine State Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | in town | — | 13 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 19,155 | $201K | D |
| Winthrop | 9 mi west | 15 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 6,158 | $295K | B+ |
| Belgrade 43% vacation homes | 15 mi north | 25 min | 12 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 3,541 | $312K | — |
| Monmouth | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 5 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 4,252 | $274K | A+ |
| Manchester | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 2,492 | $300K | — |
| West Gardiner | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 3,678 | $305K | — |
| Waterville | 18 mi north | 25 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 17,579 | $185K | C− |
| Jefferson 34% vacation homes | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 5 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,728 | $312K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Pair a visit with these, within 69 miles.
52 mi LighthousePortland Head Light38 mi Ancient sitePopham Colony
52 mi LandmarkFort Knox
49 mi LandmarkFort Gorges
57 mi Ski areaSugarloaf137 runs · 2,769 ft vertical
69 mi Scenic railwayConway Scenic Railroad
35 mi LighthousePemaquid Point Light39 mi LandmarkSpirit Pond runestonesPhoto credits
Portland Head Light: Aniarku, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Knox: Unknown, Public domain · Fort Gorges: Dirk Ingo Franke, CC BY 3.0 · Sugarloaf: Bubblecuffer, Public domain · Conway Scenic Railroad: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pemaquid Point Light: WestportWiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
Maine State Museum in questions
Is Maine State Museum in Augusta?
Yes. It’s inside Augusta, ME.
When is the best time to visit Maine State Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to Maine State Museum?
Augusta State (AUG), about 1 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 53 miles.
Where should I stay near Maine State Museum?
Augusta (in town, 13 places to stay), Winthrop (9 mi, 9 places to stay) and Belgrade (15 mi, 12 places to stay).
Tips from people in Augusta
No one has shared advice yet; Augusta’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.