The First Amendment Museum inspires US to “Live and Love Our Freedoms” by understanding and using our First Amendment rights to advance democracy so that all reap the benefits.
As Americans, we’re part of a democratic society that has the tools to imagine and create the change we want to see. One of these tools is the First Amendment, which protects our ability to make these advancements. It tells us how we create the “more perfect union” the founding fathers hoped future generations would develop.
But unlike other societies where inconvenient people or ideas are silenced, a working democracy demands participation from its citizens. And that means all of our voices are needed.
Democracy cannot operate without informed, active, and engaged citizens, and our constitution gives us all the right to participate. But what are our constitutional rights as American citizens? And how many of us actually know them?
This is why the First Amendment Museum began.
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Exciting Changes Are Underway!
The First Amendment Museum is temporarily closing its location at 184 State Street in Augusta for approximately three years to begin a transformative renovation project. These updates will make the historic Gannett House fully accessible on both floors to all members of the public.
In the meantime, we’re thrilled to about the opening of a temporary location at 191 Water Street in downtown Augusta in the summer of 2025. This space will feature five brand-new interactive exhibits designed to inspire, educate, and engage visitors of all ages around the freedoms of the First Amendment.
Stay tuned for more details—we can't wait to welcome you to our new space!
The First Amendment Museum is located in the historic Gannett House at 184 State Street located just steps from the State Capitol building and the Blaine House in Augusta, Maine.