Maine State Museum

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The Maine State Museum is the official Maine government's museum and is located at 230 State Street, adjacent to the Maine State House, in Augusta. The current director of the Museum is Bernard Fishman.[1]

In January 2013, the Museum agreed to display the controversial labor mural removed from the Maine Department of Labor's lobby by Governor Paul LePage in 2011. Fishman had approached the Department of Labor about displaying the mural after its own search for a location on its property was not successful. A spokeswoman for the Dept. of Labor stated that the new location would have better security and far more people viewing it than it would in the Department's lobby. She further stated that it had increased in historical significance due to the controversy and as such the Museum was a good fit for it. The artist, Judy Taylor, approved of the location, as did Governor LePage.[1]

The agreement between the Department of Labor and the Museum provides for a three year loan, and is renewable. The Department retains ownership of the mural, as transferring ownership would require federal approval as federal money was used to finance it. The Museum hopes to be able to discuss the issue with federal officials to make it a part of the Museum's collection.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Labor mural gets a new home in Augusta". Kennebec Journal. January 14, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2013. 

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Coordinates: 44°18′21″N 69°46′58″W / 44.3059°N 69.7827°W / 44.3059; -69.7827


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