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Upcoming

15

Jun

Power of Music exhibit series continues with The Roaring 20s to Swing. Opening reception 3-5 p.m. Read more
 

23

Jun

Bands on the Run Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Fitness Course - Register now!  Read more

 

28

Sep

Second annual Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire - family friendly celebration of creativity, innovation and the DIY spirit. 10-4. Read more.

 

Learn

The Power of Music:  View the children's section, learn about the basic categories of instruments and try your hand at playing the homemade musical instruments.  Take a look at the antique piano, organ, and music boxes in the main gallery. Learn how to make a cigar-box guitar - coming soon!

Textiles: Learn how raw cotton was made into bedspreads and see a Jacquard loom and other machinery that was part of the process.

Shoes: Find out how leather was cut and made into shoes. Learn about the major parts of a shoe.

Bricks: See photographs showing the traditional way of making bricks and read about what it was like to work at a brickyard.

 

News

Museum L-A at a Crossroads

Museum L-A met with the Lewiston and Auburn City Councils on May 2 to present a funding request. Read the text of  the presentation by Executive Director Rachel Desgrosselliers.

Become a Member

Museum L-A members are special people. Our supporters believe in the work and mission of Museum L-A. Click here to find out more about our membership program.  

Museum to Honor Carroll Poulin

We be honoring 97-year-old Carroll Poulin at the opening reception for the next exhibit in our Power of Music series. We are asking former students, clients and fellow musicians to let us know who they are so we may invite them to join us for this special evening. Please call us at 207-333-3881 or email info@museumla.org