in 1996 sean faircloth had the idea for the maine discovery museum and led that project through completion of the $4.5 million facility in 2001. maine discovery museum served as a lynchpin of downtown revitalization. then-congressman john baldacci said that maine discovery museum “restored the heart” to downtown bangor. at that time, the maine discovery museum was the largest children's museum outside boston in new england. capital campaign director martha dudman stated, “sean faircloth’s determination and attention to detail is what has made this project as successful as it has been.”