Did you even know Augusta had a First Amendment Museum? It does and it’s open…again!
After a two-year closure for renovations and new exhibits, Augusta’s First Amendment Museum is reopening Thursday at its State Street location, according to CentralMaine.com.
The museum, housed in the former home of Maine media executive Guy P. Gannett, features exhibits focused on the five First Amendment freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
New interactive displays include examples of censored art and literature, historic newspaper front pages, a simulated press-freedom exercise and exhibits on petitioning and assembly.
The museum was founded by Gannett’s granddaughters, Genie Gannett and Terry Gannett Hopkins, to promote civic education and understanding of the First Amendment.
Additional renovations are planned, including expansion to the second floor and repairs to the property’s garage.
Admission will be free through the end of 2026, with a small fee planned beginning next year. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 4 and Saturday from 10 to 2.
This video, posted three years ago, will give you a little information on the museum’s contents and purpose.
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