FAM logo FAM logo
house with new sign

Live your freedoms

Please note that the Museum will be closed on Thursday 11/26 and Friday 11/27.

Learn More
The Mission of the

First Amendment Museum

is to inspire all Americans to live and love their First Amendment freedoms. The museum will promote the practice and understanding of the First Amendment to the US Constitution by developing a landmark museum with innovative exhibits and engaging programming. By creating a far-reaching partnership network and accessible and relevant online materials, we will inspire all Americans to experience the five freedoms in their own lives.

Home

Learn More

Community

Learn More

Nation

Learn More

We are building the First Amendment Museum at the historic home of legendary publisher and First Amendment champion Guy P. Gannett in Augusta, Maine. 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.

By creating exhibition spaces that show how Americans practice their First Amendment freedoms, we can “bring home” a practical understanding of our fundamental rights – including a revealing demonstration of what daily life would be like if there were no First Amendment.

We are building partnerships with educational institutions, youth initiatives, civic associations, committed nonprofits, and local businesses in communities across the nation. Through this network of engaged partners, the First Amendment Museum will deliver programs that make it possible for all people to see that the First Amendment is useful, effective, and relevant.

The strength of American democracy depends on every generation upholding and promoting the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. The First Amendment Museum provides non-partisan, hands-on programming to empower Americans, making it possible for every person to champion this cornerstone of democracy. As a national initiative, we are dedicated to expanding every American’s appreciation, understanding, and guardianship of the First Amendment. That is why our exhibits and learning activities will be available online as well as at the museum, and we will partner with organizations around the country to bring programs and events to every community.

Finding hope in our freedoms

As a society, we are inundated with news and messages about the adversity we face as a nation. And to be sure, that adversity is real. But America has faced adversity time and again, and like so many times before, we will persevere. Our First Amendment freedoms are some of the strongest tools we have to tackle the challenges ahead.  Watch our video below to see more.

11-01-2020

10 Facts About the First Amendment and Elections

10 Facts About the First Amendment and Elections The rights protected by the First Amendment are […]

 09-27-2020

Banned Books Week: Maine Authors

As a part of Banned Books Week, which ran from September 27th through October 3rd in […]

 06-24-2020

The power of protest

Update from September: We’ve edited this post to include more events through the month of August, […]

News & Updates

Read up on our most recent stories about what’s going on at the museum.

See All

Donate

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 and designated for capital projects, education programs, or greatest need.

Give

Upcoming Events

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.

The United States Capitol building exterior

Stay Informed

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

 

Newsletter Signup

* indicates required