MAINE STATE MUSEUM
MAINE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
Experience Maine’s past by visiting the Maine State Museum, one of the nation’s oldest statefunded museums. The museum presents exhibits of Maine’s natural environment, social history, and manufacturing heritage. Located in the State Capitol Complex, the museum is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is closed Sundays, Mondays, and all state holidays. 230 State Street, Augusta | (207) 287-2301 www.mainestatemuseum.org
The Maine Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located in Capitol Park, honors those who served in Vietnam and those whose lives were touched by the war. The Memorial is represented by three triangular structures. One can walk through this “statue in reverse” memorial, incorporating the viewer as an integral part of the design.
ARTS & CULTURE AUGUSTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Founded shorty after Word War I, the Augusta Symphony Orchestra shares great classic and modern works of symphonic music with the central Maine region. This community orchestra includes individuals spanning all age groups and walks of life, from high school students to doctors and active retirees. The Augusta Symphony Orchestra currently resides at the South Parish Church in Augusta. www.augustasymphonymaine.org
This exciting Discovery Museum offers a “hands-on” opportunity for youngsters through grade five to have fun while learning in an interactive environment. A host of exciting exhibits, including a restaurant, grocery store and bank, theater and a rainforest toddler play area. Kids can also learn about engineering, construction, and transportation. The museum provides wonderful opportunities for creative family fun. 171 Capitol Street, Suite 2, Augusta (207) 622-2209 | www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org
CENTER FOR MAINE CRAFT
COLONIAL THEATER
Located in West Gardiner, the Center for Maine Craft is a retail store and gallery. The Center sells and exhibits the work of over 300 Maine artisans and is the hub of the Maine Crafts Association. The Center is open seven days a week at the West Gardiner Service Plaza, welcoming over 136,000 visitors per year. 288 Lewiston Road, West Gardiner | (207) 588-0021 www.mainecrafts.org/center-formaine-craft
Built in 1913, the Colonial Theater is located in downtown Augusta along the Kennebec River. From 1913 to 1969, the Colonial served as a beacon for culture for the entire Kennebec Valley region. It featured silent films with live music until sound pictures were introduced in the late 1920s. After 40 years of neglect, a group of community members formed Colonial Theater, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to save the Colonial from demolition. Today, the theater is in the first phase of restoration that, when opened, will bring cinema, the performing arts, public events, education, a broad spectrum of digital programming to downtown Augusta. 139 Water Street, Augusta | (207) 248-6382 www.augustacolonialtheater.org
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