First Amendment Museum

First Amendment Museum We inspire all Americans to live and love our freedoms.

A fiercely nonpartisan, nonprofit organization inspiring all Americans to practice, preserve, and protect our First Amendment rights, freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. To learn more about us, and to access our resources for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in learning more about their First Amendment freedoms, please go to our website at firstamendmentmuseum.org.

We’re honored to hear feedback like this. As we continue restoring the historic Gannett House and expanding our exhibits...
05/28/2026

We’re honored to hear feedback like this. As we continue restoring the historic Gannett House and expanding our exhibits, our goal remains the same: to create a space that is engaging, thought-provoking, and meaningful for every visitor.

Thank you to everyone who has visited, supported, and shared their experience with us. Your words help others discover the importance of the First Amendment and the stories behind it. Come see what makes the First Amendment Museum a must-visit in Augusta: https://firstamendmentmuseum.org/visit/

Already visited? We’d love to hear from you. Leave us a review and share your experience.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Thei...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice helped protect the freedoms we often take for granted, including the five freedoms of the First Amendment. At the First Amendment Museum, we are reminded that these rights endure because of those who defended them.

Teachers play a critical role in helping students understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens. The First Am...
05/21/2026

Teachers play a critical role in helping students understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens. The First Amendment Museum offers classroom-ready resources that make the five freedoms accessible, engaging, and relevant for today’s learners. From lesson ideas to historical context, these tools help bring civic education to life in meaningful ways.

Explore the teacher resources and bring the First Amendment into your classroom: https://firstamendmentmuseum.org/teacher-resources/

Plan a meaningful end-of-year field trip this month. The First Amendment Museum offers engaging, interactive experiences...
05/19/2026

Plan a meaningful end-of-year field trip this month. The First Amendment Museum offers engaging, interactive experiences that bring civics education to life. Students don’t just learn about the five freedoms. They explore how speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition shape their everyday lives and empower them to become active participants in their communities.

Our guided tours are designed to connect with students of all ages, making complex ideas accessible, relevant, and memorable. Reserve your field trip today: https://firstamendmentmuseum.org/teacher-resources/field-trips/

The garage at the Gannett House, home of the First Amendment Museum, has been named one of Maine's 2025 Most Endangered ...
05/14/2026

The garage at the Gannett House, home of the First Amendment Museum, has been named one of Maine's 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places by Maine Preservation.

This designation highlights not only the historical significance of this site , but also the urgent need to preserve it for future generations. The Gannett House garage has the distinction of being Augusta, Maine's first automobile garage.

Preserving this space means protecting the history that lives within its walls and ensuring it remains accessible as a place of learning, reflection, and dialogue. You can learn more about this designation here: https://www.mainepreservation.org/most-endangered-2025/2025/9/19/gannett-garage

If you believe in preserving history and the freedoms it represents, now is the time to take action. Make a meaningful contribution and help protect the Gannett House: https://firstamendmentmuseum.org/give/

Our team is hard at work completing a series of interactive exhibits, each one dedicated to one of the five freedoms: sp...
05/12/2026

Our team is hard at work completing a series of interactive exhibits, each one dedicated to one of the five freedoms: speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. These spaces invite visitors of all ages to explore, question, and experience how these freedoms shape everyday life.

Reserve your time to experience the new exhibits with a free guided tour: http://firstamendmentmuseum.org/visit/

Today is the National Day of Prayer, a moment observed by many across the country in reflection, faith, and community. I...
05/07/2026

Today is the National Day of Prayer, a moment observed by many across the country in reflection, faith, and community. It is also a powerful reminder of one of the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment: the freedom of religion.

This freedom protects every individual’s right to practice their beliefs, or choose not to, freely and without Government interference. At the First Amendment Museum, we explore how this freedom has shaped our nation, and why it remains essential to a free and inclusive society: https://firstamendmentmuseum.org/tag/freedom-of-religion/

It’s the Homeschoolers Of Maine's Maine Home Education Week, a time to celebrate the flexibility, curiosity, and indepen...
05/05/2026

It’s the Homeschoolers Of Maine's Maine Home Education Week, a time to celebrate the flexibility, curiosity, and independence that define homeschooling. At the First Amendment Museum, we offer hands-on learning experiences that bring civics to life. Students explore the five freedoms through interactive exhibits, real-world history, and meaningful discussion that connects directly to what they’re learning at home.

It’s an opportunity to deepen understanding, spark curiosity, and empower students to think critically about their rights and their role in society. Plan a field trip and make history part of your homeschool experience: https://firstamendmentmuseum.org/teacher-resources/field-trips/

While our gray and ever-dignified museum supervisor Remi keeps watch over the Gannett House, our volunteers help care fo...
04/30/2026

While our gray and ever-dignified museum supervisor Remi keeps watch over the Gannett House, our volunteers help care for the home, welcome guests, and support daily operations. Looking for a meaningful way to get involved? We are always seeking volunteers for visitor support, special events, cat care, and preservation assistance. Learn more about volunteering: https://firstamendmentmuseum.org/about-us/volunteer/

The First Amendment Museum newsletter shares updates on exhibits, events, civic education resources, and the ongoing pre...
04/28/2026

The First Amendment Museum newsletter shares updates on exhibits, events, civic education resources, and the ongoing preservation of the historic Gannett House. Sign up today and join a community committed to understanding and practicing the First Amendment: https://firstamendmentmuseum.org/our-newsletter/

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184 State Street
Augusta, ME
04330

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+12075572290

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