Embark on a Journey of Discovery!

Museum L-A showcases the rich history of the Industrial Revolution and its workers in Lewiston-Auburn. The Museum is now playing an important part in the current economic and cultural revival – as an everlasting tribute to the manufacturing heritage of the area and its workers.

Special Event - Saturday May 30th, 2009

Multi-media extravaganza celebrates L-A’s music history - In what promises to be an evening of fun and historical significance, Museum L-A is celebrating Lewiston-Auburn’s contributions to the local, state and national music scene with a multi-media extravaganza at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée on Saturday, May 30. This memorable event focuses on L-A’s music scene from the 1940’s to the 1970’s – when local big bands to rock ‘n’ roll groups made the Twin Cities a Mecca for musicians and fans alike…. Click here to download a detailed Press Release (89 KB PDF).

Family Fun and Learning

At Museum L-A, children, parents and grandparents explore their heritage together with fun and educational activities for both the young and the young at heart.

Validating Lives

The years following the closing of the textile mills and shoe shops left a stillness in the Twin Cities not felt in a hundred and fifty years. Through the recording of oral histories, the Museum preserves the memories of those who journeyed here from Canada, Ireland, Russia and Greece, among other countries, to find jobs, build new lives, and raise families.

Connecting Generations

Museum L-A presents history in context by connecting the past to today. Grandparents access a means of explaining their childhood to their children and grandchildren; young visitors are stirred to ask their families about their own histories.

Community Engagement

At Museum L-A, we actively challenge visitors from our community to engage in the stories we tell, to teach us, and to participate in preserving our joint heritage. The stories of work, community, and immigration are stories we all share.

Hours, Admission and Location

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission:
Adults: $3.00; Seniors/Students: $2.00
Groups by reservation
35 Canal Street, Bates Mill Complex, Box A7,
Lewiston, Maine 04240