Osher Map Library

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Preserving the Cartographic Heritage of the State, Region, Nation, and World

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*Osher Map Library does not charge for admission.

As an integral part of a comprehensive metropolitan university within the University of Maine System, the Osher Map Library & Smith Center for Cartographic Education is committed to preserving the cartographic heritage of the state, region, and nation for future generations, and to making that heritage accessible to the University, the people of Maine, and to all other students, scholars, and visitors. It shares its collections through exhibitions and through collaborative efforts with other cultural institutions. It seeks to interpret its collections ~ to make them intellectually accessible ~ through:

* dedicated university courses and special classes taught by its faculty scholar;
* collaboration with scholars and teachers from the University and around the globe;
* K-12 outreach programs;
*public lectures and conferences; and
* online and printed publications

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Location: University of Southern Maine, Portland

Price Range: Free

Visit our gallery and reading room to view our rotating exhibitions, see our permanent antique globe displays, peruse our extensive reference collection, and conduct research with our original materials.

Visit online at www.oshermaps.org to view previous gallery exhibitions, map commentaries, and our collections in detail.

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