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Looking for things to do with your family and kids? Join us at Museum L-A every Friday in July and August for some Friday Family Fun.

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Here's a great way to support Museum L-A! For the month of June 2022, Museum L-A will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.99 reusable GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag at the Shaw's store located at Shaw's 27 East Ave., Lewiston ME.

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April is Museum L-A month for the Bloomin' 4 Good program at the Auburn Hannaford. Buy a bouquet with the red sticker, and we'll receive a $1 donation!

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Want to learn about the making of the US Olympic team boots and have a chance to win your own pair? Capital City Improv's Dennis Price will interview Rancourt & Co. Shoecrafters's Mike Rancourt on Thursday at Museum L-A. More info on our website!

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Join us on Thurs, March 10 at 6pm to get the inside scoop on the making of the US Olympic boots. One lucky in-person attendee will win a pair of custom boots! Register to attend in-person or via zoom on our website. This is the first in our new series called "Made in Maine."

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Check out the Maine Public story on our new exhibit.
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Given the weather forecast for tomorrow, we are postponing our next read aloud with the Auburn Public Library Advocates to Friday, March 4 (originally scheduled for tomorrow).

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Do you live in the Lewiston-Auburn area and have some thoughts about what community means to you? Museum L-A is planning for the future, and we are looking for local folks who would like to share their thoughts and ideas. Please email Museum L-A at [email protected] for details.

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Keep the kids busy this school vacation week! Stop by for our read aloud on Wednesday and Friday.

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Join us today, Thurs, Feb 17, from 3:30-5pm as we host the Next STEP T-Shirt Design Business Expo. Next STEP students have designed their own t-shirt companies after being inspired by the region's history of innovation and creativity. Admission is free for the event!

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Successful first day of our new exhibit "The Industrial Heart". Visitors loved engaging with @AmyStacyCurtis's work.
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Our new exhibit opens today! We are open on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am - 4pm and by appointment. See you soon. #MuseumIndustrialHeart @NEHgov @MaineHumanities

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January's object of the month is our Piano Punching Machine. It encoded the fabric design for a weave sequence into stacks of cards by perforating each card with holes. This object, along with many others, will be on view in our upcoming exhibition, "The Industrial Heart."

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We were thrilled to host these lovely students of the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council at their Seasons of Giving event on Sunday. Thanks to all who joined us and brought some non-perishable items to donate. Happy Holidays!

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Ho Ho Happiness at the @LAMetroChamber #stuffthebus gift drive this year!

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Join the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council at Museum L-A on Sunday, December 19 from 1:30-4pm for a Seasons of Giving event. Fun for all ages!

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December's Object of the Month is an undated photograph from our collection depicting an ice palace in Lewiston. The ice palaces were a major component of the snowshoe conventions that drew thousands of participants for the snowshoe competition and parade.

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Today, Thursday, Nov. 11, Museum L-A will host a Veterans Day observance from 11am to 2pm. We will visit the Bates Mfg. Co.’s WWII Honor Board and our special veteran displays. Thank you for your service.

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Museum L-A will host a Veterans Day observance from 11am to 2pm. We will visit the Bates Mfg. Co.’s WWII Honor Board and our special veteran displays. We are embarking on a project to restore the Honor Board.
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Our gallery is open today from 10am-4pm. The Androscoggin River is featured in our main gallery exhibit space. Our gift shop has a few postcards featuring historic images of the river.