COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Maine Archives and Museums (MAM) is advocating for museums, archives, historical societies, and other collecting institutions in the age of COVID-19. In 2020, MAM helped the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and the Governor's Office develop operating guidelines for museums and archives. In 2021, we are helping communicate updates to the collecting institution community.
Operating Guidelines
As vaccines become more widely available in 2021 and pandemic conditions change, the Maine Governor's Office is updating guidelines and regulations that affect how museums and archives operate. See the list below to stay up to date.
- Governor's Office's COVID-19 Response updates page
- The Governor's Moving Maine Forward outline with anticipated changes over 2021
- Maine COVID-19 prevention checklists, including lists specifically for museums and public buildings
- MAM's COVID-19 Prevention Recommendations for Archives and Museums (published May 29, 2020)
Online Resources for Social Distancing
At home due to the COVID-19 pandemic? In light of the many schools and collecting institutions that have closed due to the pandemic, people across Maine are seeking learning and engagement opportunities online.
The Association of Maine Archives and and Museums (MAM) is gathering a growing list of free online resources from collecting institutions across the state. Check it out to find online lesson plans, podcasts, exhibits, archives, arts & crafts activities, lectures, and more! From Pre-K kids to adults, there’s something to interest everyone.
How to use the online resources list: Scroll through to find different types of resources identified by age level and content. Check back often - the list will keep growing over time!
Submit Free Online Resources From Your Collecting Institution
Think about what your organization already has available that may appeal to students, teachers, and a general audience stuck at home. MAM can help you share those resources with a broader audience!
Please send us submissions so we can direct people to your website. We encourage both MAM members and non-members to submit.
Ideas include (but are not limited to):
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Online lesson plans or activities
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Virtual tours of your site
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Videos or podcasts
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Digital archives
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Articles
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Live interactions (video chat with a curator or educator, etc.)
We hope this to be a simple but meaningful way to keep Mainers of all ages engaged and educated, as well as a way for all of us to connect with our audiences during these tough times.
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