Gold LEAF Institute Course Catalogue

In-person

Come see the newly renovated Maine State Museum! The museum has been closed since 2020 for much-needed renovations and updates. The grand opening is scheduled for October 24, 2026.

Like so many projects, the renovation of the Cultural Building, the 55-year-old structure that houses the State Museum, State Archives, and State Library, was more complex than anyone expected.

The building required a down-to-the-bones rebuilding to comply with new building codes, achieve energy efficiency, create a safe and stable interior environment, upgrade technology systems, and provide better accessibility for all visitors.

Bernard Fishman, Museum Director, will take our group around for an overview tour of the new exhibits for 45-60 minutes. After that, we can spend as little or as much time as we'd like on our own in the galleries. https://mainestatemuseum.org

We will carpool from Farmington, leaving in time to find parking during the busy legislative season. Those who are interested can lunch in Augusta.  There is a cafe on campus at the Burton M. Cross State Office Building, as well as other options in Augusta.

Date: January 19, 2027                Snow date: January 26, 2027

Time: 10 am 

Location:  230 State St, Augusta, ME 04330

Carpooling: TBD

Bernard Fishman is the director of the Maine State Museum. He began his career as an Egyptologist working in Luxor, Egypt, as an archaeologist for the University of Chicago. He has given two presentations to GLI previously, both of which were very interesting.