7 Labyrinths to Visit in Maine

So you want to visit a labyrinth in Maine. I can help. I have selected 7 of the best (there are over 40) that are accessible to the public from around the state. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder. Also, there is a wonderful website dedicated to the Labyrinths of New England run by Yadina Clark.

Before we get to my recommendations for Maine I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Maine answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Maine:

Here is how Maine compares to the rest of the US. It ranks 4th in the USA for labyrinths per capita.

Maine Labyrinth Questions:

What is the largest labyrinth in Maine ? The largest labyrinth in Maine is the Thomaston Yoga Studio – The Annex in Waldoboro Labyrinth in Waldoboro with a 120 foot diameter.

What city has the most labyrinths in Maine ? The city with the most labyrinths in Maine is Brunswick, which has 5 labyrinths.

Are there any record setting labyrinths in Maine ? Yes ! Maine hasthe easternmost labyrinth in the US (at a Longitude of 67.016), called A Labyrinth By the Sea, the 8 circuit medieval labyrinth is in the town of Lubec, Maine on the Canadian border (can you see Canada from the labyrinth ? Maybe - let me know !)

Why visit a Labyrinth ?

Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…

7 Labyrinths to Visit in Maine

1. St Luke’s Cathedral Labyrinth

This 5 circuit labyrinth is made of granite blocks placed on the lawn of the church. You can plan your trip using the church website.

Location: Portland, Maine

Address:
143 State St
Portland, Maine 04101

2. University of New England Labyrinth

This labyrinth is also featured in the video above. It is a 5 circuit labyrinth made of local fieldstones is located behind the school’s art gallery.

Location: Portland, Maine

Address:

716 Stevens Avenue
Portland, Maine 04103

3. Saint Joseph's College - Julie’s Path Labyrinth

Saint Joseph's College - Julie’s Path Labyrinth - [ Saint Joseph's College of Maine / sjcme.edu ]

This labyrinth is dedicated to the memory of student Julie A. Lentz. It has 3 unique branches on the outer pathway and is a modified classical labyrinth. You can read about the labyrinth on the school website. It is located off the walking path to Sebago Lake.

Location: Standish, Maine

Address:

278 Whites Bridge Road
Standish, Maine 04084

4. St. Mark's Episcopal Church Labyrinth

photo used by permission of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Waterville, ME

A 7 circuit labyrinth in the St Paul style. You can plan a trip on the labyrinth’s webpage which also includes an informative brochure pdf.

Location: Waterville, Maine

Address:
60 Eustis Parkway
Waterville, Maine 04901

5. Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Labyrinth

This 7 circuit classical rock labyrinth is located down a gravel path at the Emmons Preserve. The labyrinth also has it’s own facebook page with pictures and information and it’s own webpage.

Location: Kennebunkport, Maine

Address:
57 Gravelly Brook Rd
Kennebunkport, Maine 04046

6. Labyrinth in the Woods

This 7 circuit stone labyrinth is off the Garden Trail at Crystal Spring Farm and built in partnership with the local First Baptist Church. Has it’s own entry on Google Maps so it is easy to find. Here is a short video showing it being walked. The center features 3 stone benches.

Location: Brunswick, Maine

Address:

90 Maurice Drive
Brunswick, Maine 04011

7. Phineas Parkhurst Quimby Labyrinth

 

An 8 circuit medieval labyrinth made from brick/pavers. This labyrinth is known for the wonderful views of the city harbor from Belfast Common Park. This labyrinth has it’s own entry on Google Maps so it is easy to find !

Location: Belfast, Maine

Address:

Belfast Commons, Miller Street and Cross St
Belfast, Maine 04915

5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

1. Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.

2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

3. Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.

4. Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.

5. Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.

5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING

I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.

1. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN

2. Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN

3. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN

4. Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN

5. Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
   
   

If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:

1. Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.

2. Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress

3. Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
   
   

I am a maze artist but I have never made any mazes from Maine. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:

Taj Mahal Maze

The Louvre Maze

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Maze

5 Labyrinths to Visit in Louisiana

So you want to visit a labyrinth in Louisiana. I have selected 5 of the best (there are over 30) that are accessible to the public from around the state, focusing on large population areas. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder. 4 of these labyrinths are located in city parks where getting photo permission is difficult, if you want to submit one of your photos for this blog post and get attribution, email me.

Before we get to my recommendations for Louisiana I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Louisiana answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Louisiana:

Here is how Louisiana compares to the rest of the US. It ranks 47th for labyrinths per capita but 3rd in the country for percentage of indoor labyrinths. Labyrinths in the state are small, ranking 49th.

Louisiana Labyrinth Questions:

What is the largest labyrinth in Louisiana ? The largest labyrinth in Louisiana is the Abita Springs Be & Be Labyrinth in Abita Springs which is a Baltic style labyrinth with a 100 foot diameter.

What city has the most labyrinths in Louisiana ? New Orleans has the most labyrinths in Louisiana with 11.

Are there any record setting labyrinths in Louisiana ? Yes, but I am unsure which one ! I believe the lowest elevation labyrinth in the US is one of the many labyrinths located in New Orleans, Louisiana since I could not find any in the Salton Sink region of California. Although not all of the New Orleans labyrinths have addresses that are searchable it would most likely be one of them. Many of the ones on the list tie with an elevation of 0 feet above sea level. I have not found one below sea level in the US.

Why visit a Labyrinth ?

Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…

5 Labyrinths to Visit in louisiana

1. New Orleans City Park Labyrinth

This 7 circuit labyrinth made from bricks is located in City Park on Roosevelt Mall. It can be found easily because it has it’s own entry on Google Maps. It seems like a great place to plan a family day !

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Address:

1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana 70124

2. Audubon Park Labyrinth

Another wonderful 7 circuit Chartres style labyrinth located in a park. This also has it’s own entry on Google Maps to be easier to locate and it considered a tourist attraction ! The labyrinth is surrounded by benches dedicated to people/families. Described as a peaceful setting to walk. There is a smaller labyrinth next to it.

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Address: (near)

700 East Dr

New Orleans, Louisiana

3. City-Brooks Community Park Labyrinth

This octagonal labyrinth located in the city park is open from sunrise to sunset. The octagonal shape is made from bricks/pavers. The park website mentions these instructions: “The labyrinth in City Park is available for use from 7 a.m. until dark. Located directly behind the golf pro shop, the labyrinth should be used for meditation and relaxation only. Passers-by should be quiet and respect those using the labyrinth. Walking the labyrinth can promote internal balance and relaxation. Before walking the labyrinth, one should pause at the entrance to quiet the mind. If others are on the labyrinth, it is custom to allow those in front the opportunity to finish their walk.” It has it’s own entry on Google Maps with pictures that make it easy to locate !

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Address:

1515 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

4. St. Luke's United Methodist Church Labyrinth

This beautiful Santa Rosa style labyrinth is featured on the church homepage and has it’s own page on the site where you can learn all about it, including the fun fact that this was the first permanent labyrinth installed in the state of Louisiana in 2000. It is open from dawn to dusk.

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana

Address:

6012 Youree Drive
Shreveport, Louisiana 71105

5. Pontiac Point Park (Veteran's Park Simcoe) Labyrinth

This Chartres labyrinth is located in the Pontiac Park (on Google maps known as Veteran's Park Simcoe) in downtown Lafayette. The park has it’s own facebook page. Image of the labyrinth from street view.

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana

Address:
100 Moss St
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

BONUS: The End of the World Labyrinth - New Orleans, Louisiana

As shown in this YouTube Video. Located at roughly:

F. Edward Hebert Defense Complex

Poland Ave

New Orleans, Louisiana 70117

5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

1. Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.

2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

3. Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.

4. Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.

5. Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.

5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING

I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.

1. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN

2. Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN

3. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN

4. Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN

5. Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
   

If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:

1. Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.

2. Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress

3. Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
   

I am a maze artist but I have never made any mazes from Louisiana. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:

Taj Mahal Maze

The Louvre Maze

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Maze

6 Labyrinths to Visit in Kentucky

So you want to visit a labyrinth in Kentucky. I have selected 6 of the best (there are over 30) that are accessible to the public from around the state, focusing on large population areas. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.

Before we get to my recommendations for Kentucky I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Kentucky answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Kentucky:

Here is how Kentucky compares to the rest of the US. It ranks 34th for number of labyrinths and 48th for labyrinths per capita.

Kentucky Labyrinth Questions:

What is the largest labyrinth in Kentucky ? The largest labyrinth in Kentucky is the Integro Institute LLC Labyrinth in New Castle. This 7 circuit Medieval style labyrinth has a diameter of 120 feet.

What city has the most labyrinths in Kentucky ? Louisville contains 9 labyrinths, the most in Kentucky. Lexington has the second most labyrinths with 5.

Why visit a Labyrinth ?

Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…

6 Labyrinths to Visit in Kentucky

1. The Contemplative Garden Labyrinth

 

This beautiful 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is made of bricks/pavers and is located at Spalding University. The garden also has it’s own website where you can see renderings and learn about the garden project. And of course check out the gallery where you can find pictures of the labyrinth ! You can see it above in the shadow of the trees above (at around 7 o’clock).

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Address:
828 S. Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40203

2. Hunter Presbyterian Church Labyrinth

This labyrinth is a left handed, 9 circuit, square shaped, Roman version that is painted on the concrete. It is open during daylight hours and measures 40 x 40 feet. The labyrinth is located in the secondary parking lot of the church.

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Address:
129 Rosemont Garden
Lexington, Kentucky 40503

3. Christ Episcopal Church Labyrinth

Christ Episcopal Church Labyrinth - Bowling Green, KY - courtesy of the church

A 7 circuit medieval labyrinth made of bricks/pavers. Please check out the church website where they use the labyrinth as the background.

Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky

Address:

1215 State Street
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101

4. Danville Pathway of Peace Labyrinth

Constructed in 2002, this 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is featured in a PBS special on labyrinths in Kentucky (see links after #6 in this post). It has it’s own website and it’s own entry on Google Maps. Each have pictures of the labyrinth and information to plan a visit.

Location: Danville, Kentucky

Address:
Main Street
Danville, Kentucky 40422

5. Etcetera Coffeehouse Labyrinth

A big shout-out to a coffee house with a labyrinth ! Their website features a cat napping in a large pile of leaves so you know they’re cool. The labyrinth is located next door the the cafe and is an 8 circuit Chartres style on concrete. You can find nice pictures of the labyrinth on their Google Maps page.

Location: Paducah, Kentucky

Address:
320 North 6th Street
Paducah, Kentucky 42001

6. Berea College Labyrinth

Berea College Labyrinth - photo courtesy Berea College, Jay Buckner

Berea College Labyrinth - photo courtesy Berea College, Crystal Wylie

A 6 circuit Chartres style labyrinth made of bricks/pavers. The labyrinth has it’s own webpage where you can read about the labyrinth. Located near Hutchins Library and Phelps Stoke Chapel.

Location: Berea, Kentucky

Address:
101 Chestnut St.
Berea, Kentucky 40404

BONUS: PBS (KET) did an excellent show called Labyrinths of Kentucky that can be watched at the link given for free. It is a bit over 18 minutes long and although it was made in 2008 it is still applicable today. Here are some time stamps if you are interested in specific topics/places. The show revolves around the Danville Labyrinth project (labyrinth #4 above) with cuts to various other labyrinths around the state. I added links if you want to explore the labyrinths you see further.

Start - Introduction and Short history of the labyrinth

1:28 Danville Labyrinth Project

2:45 St Paul’s Episcopal Church - Louisville

4:06 Danville Labyrinth Project discussion of stone used

5:08 Coming Home: Sanctuary, Kenton County

6:41 Danville Labyrinth Project - labyrinth maker interview

7:51 Epiphany Catholic Church - Louisville

9:06 Garrard County, Cliffview Center

10:43 Danville Labyrinth Project dedication ceremony

11:28 Scott County

12:44 Danville Labyrinth Project - Spiritual discussion

13:34 Daviess County - Sacred Oak Grove

14:53 Danville Labyrinth Project

16:05 Boyd County - Snake Labyrinth Healing Center

17:51 Danville Labyrinth Project

5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

1. Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.

2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

3. Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.

4. Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.

5. Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.

5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING

I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.

1. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN

2. Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN

3. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN

4. Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN

5. Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
   
   

If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:

1. Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.

2. Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress

3. Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
   
   

I am a maze artist but I have never made any mazes from Kentucky. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:

Taj Mahal Maze

The Louvre Maze

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Maze

What my dream Maze Museum would look like

I am a big fan of museums. I grew up near the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio and part of the year I live near the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. When I visit a new city I make sure to visit the all the oddball museums in addition to the typical art museums. Cleveland has a wonderful (and free) Art Museum. As far as oddball museums I have visited, if you are ever in Zagreb, Croatia visit the Museum of Broken Relationships.

Because I maze a lot of buildings, a few museums have made their way onto this site in maze form. Here are some of the museums I have mazed:

Rock n Roll HOF

The Louvre

The University of Alaska Museum of the North

National Center For Civil and Human Rights

Museo Soumaya

Plus a few more !

Purpose of this post

Today I want to discuss a dream of mine, the creation of a maze museum. I have thought about this museum a lot and hope that some day it can become a reality. I have actually done a bit of research on creating one, and the cost of doing so is enormous. So, instead I am going to put my vision on paper to flush out the ideas.

Why create a maze museum

A maze museum would be an excellent visit. I will get into the vision I have below for the complex, but would you be interested in solving a hedge maze with friends ? What about solving timed mazes ? Seeing maze art ? I think this would be fun (I am biased), and as far as I can tell no museum exists today. Let’s look at some interesting museums around the world…if these subjects have museums, then I believe mazes can also.

The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum - Osaka, Japan

Derwent Pencil Museum - Cumbria, England

Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Iceland Phallological Museum - Reykjavik, Iceland

Sulabh International Museum of Toilets - New Delhi, India

National Poo Museum - Isle of Wight, England

Fill in your own commentary, especially on those last 3. Can you know that these museums exist and not bring them up in conversation ? I want to call someone right now just to discuss these 6 and I found even more interesting museums I did not list !! Museums for everyone !

SIMILAR maze museums CONCEPTS

There are a few places that have inspired me and I believe some of them could easily house a maze museum on their property. Let’s look at some of the places that have inspired me and why:

• Loučeň Castle - Nymburk, Czechia. Not a castle I had heard of when I was visiting Czechia but I wish I had done more research because this castle has outstanding grounds ! What makes the grounds so special ? Well they feature 12 different garden labyrinths ! I use the word loosely as it is a combination of mazes and labyrinths. Here is the full list of garden mazes on the grounds: Royal labyrinth; Letter maze; Digital labyrinth; Sandstone maze; String maze; Stone labyrinth; Stockade labyrinth; Paved maze; Yew tree labyrinth; Grass maze; Light maze and the Box tree labyrinth. That seems like a full day or being lost to me ! The website does not share many pictures of them, but if you search on Google Maps (Zámek Loučeň) you can see a few on the satellite imagery view! Here is one I found:

Photo From www.czechcentres.czdd

• Dole Plantation - Wahiawa, Hawaii. Known for it enormous Garden Maze, made from thousands of different native plants, the maze features a pineapple in the center ! Not the largest maze in the world (anymore), but close ! You can find it in my 7 Labyrinths to visit in Hawaii and One Large Maze post about Hawaii.

Flickr Dole Plantation: The Maze

• Evionnaz Adventure Labyrinth - Evionnaz, Switzerland. A maze that has games and obstacles spread throughout to make it more fun and challenging ! It is like a mini amusement park focused on the hedge maze ! The other activities on site make it a great place to take the family ! And the location is in a valley between some beautiful Swiss Mountains !

from website of Evionnaz Adventure Labyrinth

• Every art museum, but especially the modern art museums. You are on a website where I feature new maze art each and every Monday. There are dozens of other maze artists around the world, yet when I do a search for “Maze Art” this is what I find (not a lot of maze art, but some). Update from the future: Somewhat ironically, the below search snippet is now rated in the top 20 of most image searches for maze art (it’s turtles all the way down). This makes me want to create a new version how I would want it to look and post it…. good idea ?

• Museo Laberinto - It has the name correct ! Located in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, this museum is an interactive science, art and technology museum perfect for kids and young adults. An it does contain a very cool outdoor maze made of cacti !

Museo Laberinto cacti

• And various other maze attractions around the world, from the hedge mazes and the labyrinths in churches around Europe to the mirror mazes in fun houses.

Possible museum grounds

The grounds feature a main building, ideally designed by Adrian Fisher. Check out his website for some of the maze buildings he has designed! The internal structure of the building is mazelike, but not in a way that is meant to get you lost, but rather to get you in the frame of mind to experience the museum properly. There will be a few mazes indoors, but most will be outdoors.

Sections in the main building of the museum include:

• History of Labyrinths and Mazes - showing how common they are around the world and in different cultures.

  • This includes re-creations of famous mazes and labyrinths like the Chartres Labyrinth in France and the Pompeii House of Labyrinth.

  • Modern maze usage - including funhouses and haunted houses. Includes a medium sized mirror maze to walk through.

• Mazes in Movies - I have reviews for over 70 movies that feature labyrinths and mazes in the movie. This can be explored in a short film speaking about their place in movies. Includes a screening room.

• Maze Art - My favorite part and the main section of the museum. Featuring maze artists from all over the world. For me this is the focus (maybe not for visitors).

• The Blind Maze - a short maze in a completely blacked out room that is solved by guiding yourself by touch through the maze without your use of sight !

• Indoor Kids Maze - with short walls so parents can see the children as they traverse the maze. Also needed for rainy days when outdoor mazes are less desirable to walk.

• Laser Maze Challenge - Do your best impression of Catherine Zeta-Jones in the movie Entrapment. Can you get through the maze without setting off the alarm ?

• Interactive zone of tables and chairs where you can design your own maze or solve the mazes provided. Templates will be included for kids to make mazes more easily. Also maze games like the tilted ball maze are available, which are also for sale in the….

• Gift Shop - it’s a museum. Selling maze art, maze books, maze games, etc.

• A maze or labyrinth on the roof !

I used Starryai to generate a few images of what the museum may look like ! The initial image is from Gemini.

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Maze Museum gallery view

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Maze Museum concept

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Maze Museum concept

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Maze Museum concept

The Museum Grounds:

The grounds surround the main building and feature a variety of different mazes and labyrinths to walk/solve. Each has an explanation. Here are the featured mazes:

• Classical Labyrinth - Possibly a very large one...maybe even the largest in the world. Might as well go for it!

• Circular Labyrinth - Medium sized and used for meditation

• Square Labyrinth - Might as well.

• Stone Labyrinth - Classical shape.

• Hedge Maze - This will take awhile to grow but will be worth it. Center will lead to a central tower. The tower allows you to overlook all the grounds and see the labyrinths and mazes from above !!

• Color maze - a tile maze where you move based on rules to solve it. Appropriate for most ages.

• Arrow Maze - could also be inside. Solved by walking on the tiles.

• Tile Maze or Labyrinth - a maze/labyrinth made from tiles that can be walked on to solve/meditate

• Wooden Panel Maze - this maze is able to change daily with a few moveable wooden doors giving it flexibility.

• Water Maze - Water shoots into the air to create “walls”. You can cheat the maze but you will get wet !!! Center goal is a large fountain.

• Pipe Maze !!! - One of my favorite mazes that I make is the pipe maze. I think this can be done in real life. Imagine a place where you stand and choose one of 10 interconnected pipe handles with 2 spouts. You look at the pipes and try to figure out which handle leads to the goal. The other 9 all turn on the spout above your head !!!

I used Stable Diffusion and Starryai to create some images of what it might look like. Click to see larger versions of the images.

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Aerial hedge maze concept art

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Outdoor Pipe Maze concept

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Hedge Maze concept art

The grounds for this museum are quite large and take quite a bit of daily groundskeeping work. By my count we have 11 outdoor mazes or labyrinths and 5 indoor (includes the walkable Chartres replica). We have many physical and mental challenges, things to learn and beautiful things to look at. We have indoor and outdoor zones that are both interactive. That makes a nice museum.

Things to be determined:

Location. Near or in a large or medium city that attracts tourists. There is not a specific location that screams “put it here” to me. As I mentioned above an existing site could be expanded to add a museum to the grounds. That will be the most viable to get the full vision created. I asked AI for suggestions and I was surprised it mentioned locations more in the country. Berkshires Region, Massachusetts (USA); Cotswolds / Oxfordshire countryside, England (UK); The Hudson Valley / Beacon, New York (USA); Sintra / Cascais Region, Portugal and the Kyoto Suburbs (e.g., Arashiyama or Ohara), Japan. It went for places with art scenes and outdoor spaces.

POSSIBLE museum map

Here is a hypothetical map of the Museum: Mazes are not actual designs but only placeholders. I did not show the roof which ideally contains a labyrinth.

An here is what Gemini came up with as to what it might look like from a drone view ! It really brings the idea to life. Looks like a place I would visit.

I don’t know if I will be able to make this happen. But maybe someday I can open an art gallery and feature all the great maze artists. If there is an idea I want taken from me and done - take this one !!! I will gladly donate some artwork and will be a frequent visitor.

More posts you may like:

The 10 Most Famous Labyrinths from Around the World

Discovering 7 of the World's Most Interesting Mazes

What I learned using AI to make maze art