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 Maine Mineral & Gem Museum encourages curiosity through education, research, and dynamic exhibits – all designed to inspire visitors about Maine’s geologic history, mineral resources and our planet’s place in the solar system.
Board of Trustees
- Lawrence T.P. Stifler, Ph.D. - Founder, President
- Mary McFadden, J.D. - Founder
- Richard Lund Bedell Jr.
- Jean Benedict
- John Betts
- Marc T. Eckels
- Susan Jennings
- Susan C. Martin
- Peter K.M. Megaw, Ph. D.
- Patricia A. Perham
- Archie W. "Bill" Berry, Jr. Ph. D., Trustee Emeritus
- Robert "Bob" Ritchie, M.D. - Trustee Emeritus
MMGM Staff
- Executive Director - Kristy K. Griffin
- Curator - Dr. Carl Francis
- Curator & Staff Geologist - Myles Felch
- Director of Retail & Visitor Services - Maggie Kroenke
- Director of Research - Dr. William "Skip" Simmons
- Experimental Chemist & Researcher - Alexander Falster
- Meteorite Collections Manager - Chrys Snogren
- Meteorite Project Director - Patrick Leverone
- Collections Assistant - Roberta Hunt
- Facilities Manager - Robert Harmon
- Studio Manager - Martin Roberts
- Executive Assistant to the Executive Director - Erika Bandelato
- Membership & Development Coordinator - Celesse Perkins
- Education Outreach Coordinator - Deborah Johnson
- Volunteer Administrator & Retail Associate - Angela Connelly
- Museum Experience Associate - Sam Kielian
- Retail Associate - Mariah Palmer
- Admissions Associate & Gallery Guide - Xander LaComb
- Admissions Associate - Dave Bott
