Live your freedoms

The Mission of the

First Amendment Museum

is to inspire US to “Live Our Freedoms” by understanding and using our First Amendment rights to advance democracy so that all reap the benefits.

We envision a nation of individuals who are informed, active, and engaged in their commitment to uphold the freedoms protected by the First Amendment, inspired to live their freedoms in their everyday lives, and respectful of others’ right to do so.

Empowering Americans to champion their freedoms

Today, our ability to understand, protect, and exercise our First Amendment freedoms is just as critical as ever. 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 was formed, and why we need your help today. Watch our video below to see more.

07-19-2021

First Amendment Museum Appoints Jamie O’Brien as Chief Development Officer

In this inaugural role, O’Brien will oversee the Museum’s development efforts The First Amendment Museum (FAM) […]

07-13-2021

In Augusta, the First Amendment Museum hopes to bring an underpinning of democracy to life

Article written by Maureen Milliken and was originally published in Mainebiz on July 12, 2021. The […]

07-01-2021

4th of July Open House

We are hosting a free Open House on July 4 from 1 – 5 pm that […]

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The First Amendment Museum is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity. Donations can be sent to the First Amendment Museum, 184 State Street, Augusta, Maine 04330. Checks may be made payable to the First Amendment Museum.

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Home is where we all practice First Amendment freedoms without realizing it – we read, discuss ideas, watch TV and digital programming of our own choosing, participate in social media, and practice our religion without government interference or restriction.

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To connect with us and learn more about upcoming events, traveling exhibits, and what’s happening at the museum right now, visit us @firstamendmentmuseum.