Museum Roundup News & Updates from the Maine State Museum February 2021 Still Echoing  During Black History Month this February, the museum is looking back on one of its most significant and resonant temporary exhibitions, Malaga Island, Fragmented Lives. The year-long exhibition opened in 2012. It marked the 100th anniversary of Maine state government’s eviction of impoverished, mixed-race residents from their homes on Phippsburg’s Malaga Island. Artists, writers, teachers, and students have continued to find new insights and creative expression in telling the story of Malaga Island. Learn more about these stories and see related educational materials here.

The Latest... Lights are shining and cameras are clicking to reveal secrets in every corner of the museum as architects, engineers, and consultants plan major capital improvements during the next two years. Find out more here. Did You Miss the Bicentennial Exhibit?  You’re not alone! MSM’s exhibit Regional Struggle, National Story: Maine’s Path to Statehood opened just one day before the museum had to close. Fortunately, the exhibit content is now available on our website. There are fascinating stories covering Maine’s people, politics, and struggles for power. Teacher Webinars Now Available Maine State Museum educators have partnered with the Maine Department of Education and other organizations to host several webinars geared towards educators in Maine. The videos are posted on our website and will be updated as our programs continue! A Look Back On Lasting Insights Shared by one Malaga Island Descendant  Connections with Malaga Island descendants, such as Laura Harrison, provided great inspiration before, during, and after the museum’s Malaga Island, Fragmented Lives exhibition, which was on view from May 2012 – May 2013. This video features Laura speaking to a school group from Deer Isle-Stonington that came to see the exhibition. Click here to revisit the exhibition yourself and hear Laura’s enduring perspectives on her family’s story.  Watch the video

Virtual Scavenger Hunt Series Complete

Try it out! A new series of scavenger hunts allows families and students to explore the museum from the home or classroom. Five videos and worksheets cover everything from animals to brakeless bicycles! All four floors of the museum are now available for virtual exploration on the museum’s website.

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