Maine's Capital Area

Bug Maine-ia, Maine’s largest natural science education event, buzzes around the Maine State Museum in Augusta on Tuesday, September 13 with nineteen exhibitors providing hands-on displays, fascinating discoveries, and fun for visitors of all ages. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.

“We look forward to Bug Maine-ia all year long,” comments Maine State Museum Chief Educator Joanna Torow. “It is truly a wonderful event, especially for teachers, parents, and students, who can get some great up-close experiences with the creepy, crawly world of insects and learn all about the wide-ranging effects of these tiny creatures on our lives.”

Bug Maine-ia’s exhibitors come from throughout the state and include Maine Entomological Society, master Maine fishing guide Sean McCormick, Maine State Beekeepers Association, Maine Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture in the Classroom, Edible Insect Marketplace, Maine Forest Service, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Hudson Museum, Maine State Museum, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Art Glass Studio/Butterfly and Insect Museum, retired science teacher Jon Wallace, Modern Pest Control, United States Department of Agriculture, and the Maine State Library.

Admission to the museum is free of charge all day. Teachers or parents bringing groups of students are urged to make reservations by completing a reservation form on the museum’s website at: www.mainestatemuseum.org/learn/bug_maine-ia_and_maine_earth_science_day/

The Maine State Museum is located at 230 State Street in Augusta, adjacent to the Maine State House.

We ask that schools, homeschools, and other groups please schedule in advance:

207-287-2301 www.mainestatemuseum.org

http://www.mainestatemuseum.org/learn/schedule_a_tour_or_program/bug_maine-ia_and_earth_science_day_reservation_form/

The Maine State Museum is open Tuesday through Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed Sunday, Monday, and all State holidays. Admission is $2 for adults; $1 for senior adults over age 62 and children 6-18 years of age; children under 6 free. Maximum charge for families is $6. For more information please call 207-287-2301, or visit the Maine State Museum website: www.mainestatemuseum.org