It is definitely the best value for the money of any museum Ive ever been to. So many great exhibits to browse through. Fun for all age groups and interests. Multiple floors but easy to maneuver and get around. Nice little gift shop attached to it and very friendly staff throughout making it a wonderful overall experience.

Huge museum that will really teach you all about the history of Maine! Plan on at least 1- 2 hours to see it all.

I have lots of memories of coming here as a kid and enjoy bringing my own kids a few times a year. The museum has lots of great exhibits about the history and animals of Maine. The third floor houses exhibits that change regularly. From the museum you can also walk over to the State House which is beautiful inside and has a few more dioramas that feature animals from Maine.

Went here on a goof because we had several hours to kill before an event and it was only $3 - all I can say is WOW!!!!!! This museum is fabulous!!!!! 4 floors of amazing displays, exhibits, hands on fun, history! Lots of great photo ops too. You MUST go, bring the kids, and allow yourself lots of time to see everything.

I have been to this museum many times. I started going here when I was in school. After graduating I still come here once in a while. Pretty large museum for being in the state of Maine. The museum also is not expensive to tour. There is a lot to see.

I have not been since a school field trip probably in 2010. I took a kid who I was nannying for (he was not looking forward to it) . Guess what, HE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME AND SO DID I! And for the 2 of us, he a kid 6-18 Yrs old and me an adult 18+ it was $5.. thats it!! Ask for the scavenger hunt is you go!! Total fun

Its very affordable & a good place to take children. The exhibits are interesting, informative & very focused on Maine day to day life of regular ppl which sometimes gets lost when we only talk about leaders & big events. The animal exhibit is a big hit with the children & there are a number of good programs presented to engage young kids. The parking can be good but it depends on the day if the legislature is in session youll want to allow time to find a space.

Very interesting museum, always something to learn there and youll never get bored while there. One trip here is not enough.

This is an incredible museum and an outstanding value. My wife and I had 2 hours to see the entire museum and it wasnt enough! If you are a history buff and especially enjoy Maine history, you will NOT be disappointed.

My son loves it. It is affordable. The staff have been welcoming. Still exploring the programs.

This was our first visit to this museum. It is one of the very best history museums we have visited. Great layout and wonderful information.

We went to the Maine State Museum on a field trip. We had two sessions with workers from the museum that were outstanding! They answered questions and gave lots of info to our students. They did a great job!!

Love this place so much. However please make it clear to your volunteers and workers to NOT pick up a strangers friendly 1 year old. My husband is not a germaphobe but I AM and its not appropriate to me.

Just stopped off to stretch our legs during a road trip and we were pleasantly surprised by this museum. It was terrific and did a great job of telling the story of Maine. My young kids enjoyed the museum too.

Pretty cute museum. Lots of interesting facts about Maine and Augustas history

Very interesting to learn about industry in th old days of Maine.

Beautiful place to visit.

Cool place to bring your family, they have added a floor to the museum so if you havent gone in the last year then go check it out! Super kid friendly and lots to learn about the great state of Maine!

This place was fascinating and the exhibits were all so realistic and or well done. So many genuine artifacts to study and admire. There is a Huge scale reproduction logging workshop centerpiece which is 3 stories tall. They must have spent a lot of money here because it shows in the details. This is a place you must visit if you want to learn about the majestic state of Maine or its long history. Easy to follow floor plan layout, handicap friendly and clean public restrooms.

This place had a little bit of every thing about the history of Maine. Can spend couple of hours seeing the displays.

Knowledgeable staff and so many cool exhibits. A wide variety will keep the entire family interested!

Love this place my first time going and I enjoyed it. Will go again.

Kids had a great time

This is a great gem right by the capitol. Its got a little for everyone, and multiple floors -- much bigger than it would appear from the outside. Not expensive.

The displays were interesting and very informative. They had so many subjects and artifacts from Maines history. It would really take several days to truly read and begin to appreciate all that there.

My daughter and I had a wonderful time yesterday visiting the Maine State Museum. The exhibits are amazing, and we had it mostly too ourselves for most of the time we were there. I took 148 pictures of the exhibits for her memories. She was very interested in what they have there and I was glad to be able to be there with her. Its a great place for families, school groups, or individuals looking to learn about our Maine history. From lumbering to fishing, to craft trades and agriculture they have it all here. The admission charge was just 5$ for the two of us and well worth it! A stop by the gift shop is recommended as well! Stop by and enjoy the museum as well as the library and archives wings. Right next door to the Capitol Building which you may want to check out as well.

You can easily spend a day here. Lots to read....

Somewhat hidden gem here. Very low entrance fee ($3 for adults, lower rates for seniors and children), but excellent and varied exhibits access four floors. Can spend several hours here admiring the display craftsmanship and learning about Maine history. Highly recommended.

Nice place to visit

So very enjoy, a lot to see and learn. Will be back to visit the museum again on my next visit!!

Best indoor place to take the grandkids on a cold Saturday morning

At 7 Dollars an hourAt $7 For admission for 2 adults & 1 kid it is VERY Interesting

This is a true gem in the heart of Augusta. I cant tell you how many times I have visited and I always learn something new and enjoy the new displays. A recent visitor of ours from England couldnt stop commenting on how well done it was.

Architecture outside was beautiful, inside pretty vanilla and simple. Dedicated and proud volunteers ...all Capitals are worth a visit :)

Amazing time. Would love to go back again when I had time to go through slower and enjoy it

Interesting displays highlighting the history of Maine

Wonderful museum! Many great exhibits and activities for the whole family.

I love visiting the museum! There’s always something new I notice and there’s so many exhibits! The bathrooms are very clean and there are places to sit and rest along the way should you need one. They do have ramps and elevators should you need those as well. The gift shops is very cute and has something for everyone!

Real history about hard-working, inventive Main-ahs! Great exhibits, kid-friendly.

Wonderful things to see here if bvb you care about the State of Maine.

Great place. So much to look at, and learn. Love there interactive activities for kids.

Astonishing amount of detailed displays. First class Museum!

This is one cool museum. Its a three leveled museum and its so easy to go through. You will see a lot of motor functioning equipments that they use back in the day which amazing. You can also listen to the sound buy pressing some button. The customer service is good. Neat place to visit.

Bug mania was awesome! A great educational program. The kids live it!

Absolutely fabulous I loved it and my grandkids had a wonderful time they learned do much and had a blast doing it. We will definitely be taking them back again and again .

Great price and an even better time!

Love taking the kids here! So much rich Maine history to explore!

I divvy think Ive ever been to a state dedicated museum that does such a good job of summing up the history of Maine. From 14000 bce to 1940 ce you get a great look at the people, the creatures, and the resources that have made Maine what it is today.Add on they do great outreach to homeschool parents and hold regular events (get on the email list is a must!) Makes it an asset to the community that cannot be overstated.If you really want to have a feel for where Maine has been youve got to go see this museum.

Very beautiful place to visit. Great artifacts

$3 for four levels of incredible history, including an authentic water powered mill. A definite must see if you enjoy history. The displays are truly top notch.

So much fun. A great way to spend a afternoon with the kids. Fun and educational

Always a nice way to spend a few hours exploring

Went with whole family. it was enjoyable and informative.

Incredible. Want to learn about Maine? Then this museum is a must. They have done an amazing job ... history, culture, wild life ... everything.

Amazing museum! One day is not enough, come see for yourself, no better place to explore the history of the people of Maine.

Visited while on vacation and my kids loved it! Especially picking out all the animals and seeing how an old Mill worked!

There is a lot about Maine History. Its a very quiet place and everything is clean. The entry is not expensive.

Never even knew this museum existed. Went to see the Lombardi Trophy and the kids wanted to go check this building out. Made it a quick trip but will definitely go back soon to check the rest out. Kids under 6 are free, older kids are $2 and adults are $3.

Went on a school field trip to see Bug Mania. The class loved the trip, there were lots of vendors and examples to see and touch. Was live bugs to touch and feel. 9 someone had a scorpion and spiders ect.)This was a great experience for the students and others. The museum was full of lots of great history! I enjoyed seeing the mineral collection.

Nice clean and very cool stuff .very affordable

The taxidermy could be improved, but the displays and exhibits are interesting and informative. Leave yourself a few hours - theres a lot to see, and understand.

Always a fun place to go in the winter months.

One of my favorite places to visit in the state. Everyone always has a great time.

Very informative much to see plan to spend time roaming the museum

Great way to have fun and learn!

Excellent! 4 floors of interesting things!

Tells the history of Maine from all points of view. Enjoyed there dedication to the military and our veterans!

Its cool place to visit any timeThe people around are warm and kind

Nice museum with a diverse coverage of history of Maine and locals’ lifestyles. Many small, interactive activities and a few moving displays are scattered throughout to prevent boredom. Price is very reasonable.

Really sweet place to visit, lots of interesting items.

Lots of great displays, fun place for kids to explore!

Lots of amazing Maine made history. . . .

Wore the kids out before we saw it all, so much to see and do. This museum was well laid out with a design for all ages.

Beautiful displays! Great variety! We loved it!

Amazing museum with great facility and nicely laid out displays. Great for kids...and adults too.

Beautifu, well organized museum offering a delightful glimpse of Maines history. Staff is wonderful with adults and children alike. Not to miss!

Its just a single room of Bush memorabilia in a Kennebunkport historic house. The Bush family sends and lends family memorabilia to the Kennebunkport historical society as a way of keeping the house exhibit open.

It had been decades since I had visited the museum. I was totally amazed the nicely curated exhibits. The Maine Jewish exhibit was excellent.

Needs some TLC and house keeping. I visit here at least twice a year for the last 30 years. It is my happy spot.

Great place to spend a rainy day and explore Maines history

Bug Maine-ia is always the best time!

Great place to take kids on a rainy or cold day. Its inexpensive and the animal exhibit and the vehicles are our favorites. There is an atrium outside the entrance where food is allowed.

Everything just absolutely wonderful!

Great place to take the kids on a raining day. They have a lot of information and you defiantly can learn a lot about Maine History. They even have a videos showing how things were used. They have so much it really can take away the rainy day blues.

Extremely interesting facts about Maine and its history. Theyve done a great job on their exhibits. I highly recommend this museum.

The children enjoyed it. Give yourself some time to take in everything. Many displays to see.

Very cool place to check out on a rainy day!Great for kids, been there many times :-)

This place is outstanding! Filled with everything youd want to know about Maine and is extremely well done. This is a museum you would expect to see in a higher-end location like Boston. So much to see. Good staff. Cant say enough about how great it is and so cost affective. Props for the wonderful contribution to Maine history

It was a really nice place to visit.

Such a great place to visit!

Very cool place to stop and visit. Awesome hand crafted things and nice staff. Surrounding town is nice also.

Went there on a Saturday and it was free admission. Clean and wonderful local exhibits. Great place to bring your kids and fun for the adults as well.

Best $3 ever spent. We took several hours wandering around 4 floors of high quality exhibits. Awesome destination. Not great for kids under 10.

Good job well done by Maine historians.

I learned so much about the the Great State of Maine and its rich history. The people of Maine have so much to be proud of. The visit to the museum was fun and educational. Some of the exhibits where amazing ie. Portion of the ship, the looms, and others. Its a great way to learn about the state .

Great place to learn about Maines history.

Not great for young kids, depending on their maturity level, but very interesting way to spend a couple of hours for adults.

Awesome..thanks for all the wonderful exhibits

We love coming here. We have gone many times over the years with our 3 kids and no matter what age they are they still love it. It is a quick little trip to get out of the house. You also cant beat the price- Adults $3.00, Children ages 6-18 $2.00, Children under 6 free with a maximum family charge of $10.00. Its a great place to go and wander around for a few hours and learn some pretty interesting facts/history about the great state of Maine.

We have three kids ranging in age from 18 months to 8 years old and we all loved the museum. The last time I had been was in middle school and I loved it now as much as I did then. Its a great place to learn about the many different industries that Maine was know for, from coastal fishing, potatoes in the County to logging and textiles. All the kids loved seeing the animal exhibits as well.