About the Museum
Maine to the core. The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum celebrates Earth and cultivates critical thinking through education, research and dynamic exhibitry— all designed to inspire visitors about Maine’s geologic history, pegmatite mining, and our planet’s place in the solar system.
Our Mission
The mission of MMGM is to celebrate the mineralogy of Maine and enlighten visitors as to the origin of Earth and beyond through dynamic exhibits, educational programming, and scientific research – all designed to fire the imagination.
Board of Trustees
- Lawrence T.P. Stifler, Ph.D. - Founder, President
- Henry W. Minot, J.D. - Vice President
- Don Dallaire, M.B.A. - Treasurer and Secretary
- Mary McFadden, J.D. - Founder
- Archie W. "Bill" Berry, Jr. Ph.D.
- John Betts
- Jean Benedict
- Robert "Bob" Ritchie, M.D. - Trustee Emeritus
MMGM Staff
- Executive Director - Jessica Siraco
- Curator - Dr. Carl Francis
- Curator & Staff Geologist - Myles Felch
- Director of Retail & Visitor Services - Maggie Kroenke
- Director of Research - Dr. William "Skip" Simmons
- Research Techologist & Experimental Chemist - Alexander Falster
- Executive Assistant - Chrys Snogren
- Project Manager - Patrick Leverone
- Retail Specialist & Collections Assistant - Roberta Hunt
- Administrative Assistant & Receptionist - Donna Marie Curtis
- Volunteer Administrator & Retail Associate - Angela Connelly
- Facilities Manager - Robert Harmon
- Studio Manager - Martin Roberts
