Fishy Family Fun Week at the Maine State Museum
Spend your February School Vacation with us!

During February school vacation week, the Maine State Museum in Augusta offers activities for the whole family to enjoy.  These opportunities for hands-on exploration and family fun are suitable for all ages and are free with the price of museum admission.
Tuesday, February 18   
                                    The Story of Claws: The Maine Lobster -Learn about the early history 
                                 the lobster industry, the techniques and economic significance of lobstering
                                 in Maine today, and take a closer look at the lobster's anatomy and life 
                                    10:00 & 3:00

Life in a Tide Pool- Join museum educators in examining some of the
inhabitants of a tidal pool using preserved specimens and the coastal scene
of the museum’s Back to Nature exhibit.
                                    11:00 & 2:00

                      Wednesday, February 19
                                    Green Eggs and Sand: Horseshoe Crabs- A presentation by Coast 
                                 Encounters.  Live specimens will be on display to closely observe these
                                 prehistoric “helmets of the sea”.
                                 9:30, 11:00, 1:00 & 2:30

Thursday, February 20
                                    The Story of Claws: The Maine Lobster -Learn about the early history 
                                 the lobster industry, the techniques and economic significance of lobstering
                                 in Maine today, and take a closer look at the lobster's anatomy and life 
                                    10:00 & 3:00

Life in a Tide Pool- Join museum educators in examining some of the
inhabitants of a tidal pool using preserved specimens and the coastal scene
of the museum’s Back to Nature exhibit.
                                    11:00 & 2:00

Friday, February 21
            Fish Printing Activity-Before cameras, fishermen often recorded large or
           unusual sea life by making inky prints of their catch. Try your hand at making 
           these beautiful, scientifically accurate prints without having to catch real fish.
            10:00-12:00 & 2:00-4:00

The Maine State Museum is open Tuesday through Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed Sunday and Monday. 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.  Cash and check payments only. For more information please call 207-287-2301, or visit the Maine State Museum website: www.mainestatemuseum.org