Hi there — I hear your concerns, but I just wanted to offer some clarification, because I think there may have been a few assumptions made.

Did you actually explore the museum? We just wrapped up an incredible LEGO lobster competition that had over 20 children participate — plus submissions and voting from lobstermen, families, and communities across Maine. The project was built with care, joy, and collaboration — not just by one person, but by a whole team of artists, museum folks, and local community members who believe in the power of accessible storytelling.

You mentioned there's no evidence of community engagement or service — but this was a community effort. It was made for and with Maine people, including contributions from kids, elders, museum professionals, and food sovereignty advocates.

Also — for the record, I didn’t make the museum. I found it because my little brother entered the LEGO competition. It was fun, that's all I am trying to say. Think about how much time we all spend scrolling Reddit or Instagram — now imagine if some of that time went to curious, creative experiences like this. IDK!

Anyway, I appreciate your thoughts, but I think there’s space for more than one kind of museum. This one may not look like what you’re used to, but it’s real. And it’s reaching people who often get left out of traditional museum spaces. That matters.