Andre Langlois’s name is marked on the inside of this instruction book for the Bates Mill weaving machine. This detail reminds us of the contributions of thousands of individuals, like Langlois, who were key to the success of the Lewiston and Auburn mills....
This cast iron cobbler’s shoe anvil, used for making and repairing footwear, represents the late 19th and early 20th centuries when shoe manufacturing was central to the economies of Lewiston and Auburn. The Maine MILL’s new location at 1 Beech Street, which will open...
This picture of a mallard duck was found in part of our archives. With a nest and a box labeled ‘Mr. Millard’, it seems like the Bates Mill may have had a duck employed! Maine is home to numerous species of aquatic birds, while being known for puffins...
Maine MILL (the Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor) is pleased to announce the opening of Drawn in Light, a compelling new exhibition that illuminates the creative process of Lewiston-born artist Charlie Hewitt. The exhibit opens on January 30, 2026 and offers...
Maine MILL announces “Familiar Faces”, a new site-specific installation by Maine-based artist Ian Trask, opening October 21, 2025, timed to commemorate two years since the mass shootings in Lewiston. The work invites collective reflection and remembrance through...
