Maine State Prison Showroom

Make sure you stop here for high quality items made from wood. Cutting boards, rolling pins, Christmas ornaments, toys, cornhole games, furniture. You name it! Beautiful items, fantastic workmanship. I will be back on my next visitation Maine!

Good craftsmanship,solid products..bought this coffee table..rugged table,well built!

We have been here before and they do not disappoint. If I could, I would, be buying the larger very well made items. Their products change so if you see something, buy it. It may not be there next time. Great place to buy regional items and give away as gifts. Great, well made cutting boards and lobster traps made in various colors and sizes. MSPS, thank you for what you do. The best to you and we will be back again if in the area.

Quality products at a reasonable price with amazing customer service. Highly recommend.

We stopped again this year and were happy to see the the quality and variety of the items created by the prisoners had not diminished, in fact we felt they actually improved.

Talk about a cool place to visit while in ME. This place has some of the best woodworking items As small as a wooden cutting board to an entire doll house. We were told that back when the prison was operationally. The prison had a woodworking department where the prisoners worked. The building has been around for over 150+ years but not always a Maine state prison showroom.
Behind the building is where the prison sat for over 100+ years. When they knocked down the prison they buried it right where it stood. You can still see on of the prison's concert corners where the guards stood. The lot now is a park with a small fenced in potter's field I picked up myself a Shawshank prison t-shirt.
For more history of the prison: https://www.maine.gov/corrections/adult-facilities/maine-state-prison/msp-history

I never pass up the opportunity to stop by the Maine state prison showroom. Its a hidden gem right on US 1. Every shop is an adventure and for anyone who loves wood and handmade wares as much as me, you will love it here too... I just wish there was more!

There's cutting boards, toys, smarty pants joke toys, furniture, rugs, souvenirs, and more wares for the home. Everything is practical and useful, sprinkled with fun. They have beautiful birdhouses and lots of great cedar pieces to keep moths away and freshen up your drawers.

And for added fun, they always hide Spud the escaped prisoner and offer 25% off to those who catch him. Always a fun time and the sense of humor here is subtle but off the shelves. The prices are actually incredibly decent too but can vary.

I only wish they didn't shut down the sister showroom in Portland!

Every trip to MidCoast ME has to include this stop.
Anything I have purchased is of top quality or maybe unique or whimsical. I've got my holiday list in hand, and just hope the items are available when I arrive later this month!
Clean, well-organized with a friendly staff.
See you soon!!!

Great stuff. Top quality. Historic showroom. Worthy cause. Win/win. Thank you. Going to come back and buy more stuff for sure.

Professionally crafted items. Really neat items for home and garden. Must stop by to visit, buy, or just look around. The craftsmanship on the items are incredible. To know that these men and women are doing something positive in their lives by making such magnificent items makes you feel happy that something good is coming out of something bad.