The Maitland Historical Museum offers permanent and changing exhibitions related to Maitland’s history from its founding to the present day. Maitland on the Move provides a chronological history of this small town built on the ideals of education, culture, and natural beauty. Destination Maitland is a celebration of the railroad and how it facilitated tremendous growth for Maitland during the turn of the twentieth century. The museum also offers the We Make History Community Gallery where local residents share their stories. The research library located in the Maitland Historical Museum provides valuable historic resources to the public by appointment only.