Maine State Archives Hours and Contact Information

Archives Services Hours

The Maine State Archives is moving back to the Cultural Building. During this transition there will be limited access to our collections. Please call (207-287-5790) or email your request to maine.archives@maine.gov and we will be happy to assist you.

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Location

Maine State Archives
Mailing Address: 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
Physical Location: Williams Pavilion, 17 Elkins Lane, 2nd Floor, Augusta, Maine
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State Records Center
Mailing Address: 284 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
Physical Address: 10 Water St., Hallowell, Maine

Contact

Maine State Archives: General inquiries can be made by calling 207-287-5790 or emailing maine.archives@maine.gov. Requests can also be submitted via fax at 207-287-5517. For media requests please contact Jana Spaulding, Interim Director of Communications at 207-626-8400 or jana.spaulding@maine.gov.

Research Room (Archives Services): The Archives Services Division is responsible for preserving and providing access to the State’s historic records. Researchers can submit requests remotely or conduct research in-person at the Research Room. To contact the Research Room, email maine.archives@maine.gov or call 207-287-5790.

Records Management: The Records Management Division is responsible for establishing and administering efficient and effective records management programs within State and local government agencies. They ensure records are retained properly through records retention schedules. The Division conducts training and creates publications to assist government agencies in meeting general records management requirements. To contact the Records Management Division email recordsmanagement.archives@maine.gov or call 207-287-5798.

Records Center: The Records Center holds the non-permanent records of the State. Agencies looking to access their records should contact the Records Center at recordscenter.archives@maine.gov or 207-287-5792.