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Gouldsboro Historical Society
Gouldsboro, Maine

Archaeology, Art, Cemetery, Culture, General, Historical Society, Military

The Town of Gouldsboro Historical Society is devoted to researching, collecting, and preserving the Town's historical material, and educating citizens about the history of our Town and region. The Society serves the community by operating the Old Town House Museum and the Blance Archive, by cooperating with schools, libraries, and local organizations, and by offering numerous events to inform and entertain the public.

Machiasport Historical Society, Gates House Museum
Machiasport, Maine

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Library

Gates House ca. 1810; fully furnished home plus marine room with research material artifacts and ship's models, genealogy library, local history.

Old Town House Museum
Gouldsboro, Maine

Archaeology, Culture, General, Historic House, Historical Society, Military

Our Old Town House Museum is in the Old Town House on Rt 1. The building was given to us by the citizens of the Town of Gouldsboro. It was Gouldsboro's second Town House, built in 1884 after its predecessor burned. It was used for Town Meetings and elections from then until 1983.

L. C. Bates Museum
Hinckley, Maine

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library, Natural History

Welcome to the L.C. Bates Museum of Natural History and Culture where students and adults can explore natural history and Maine history through self-guided visits and programs designed to meet Maine’s Learning Results. Museum exhibits include Maine natural history, Americana, art, archaeology, minerals and ethnology. The museum and its exhibits and outdoor arboretum provide a window into our history, diverse animal and plant life, and Maine environment. The building is also on the national register of historic places.

Maine Historical Society and Museum
Portland, Maine

Archaeology, Art, Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Natural History

Maine Historical Society employs a professional staff of 35. Our one–acre campus, which is open year round, is situated in downtown Portland, across from Monument Square. The Maine Historical Society strives to serve the entire state through its education and outreach programs and through the digital museum, the Maine Memory Network.

The Curran Homestead Living History Farm and Museum
Orrington, Maine

Archaeology, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science

The Currans farmed the land during the 19th century and were among the sturdiest of a strong breed of farmers who settled on the rocky New England hillsides.

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March 31 - April 3, 2025

Arkansas Museums Association 2025 Conference

Arkansas Museums Association

Historic Washington State Park

Washington, Arkansas

April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

Museum Association of New York

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Ithaca, New York

April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Nebraska Museums Association

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

Texas Association of Museums

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

Oregon Museums Association

TBA

Independence, Oregon

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