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Refer to Maps on pages 37-41
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
MAINE COLLEGE OF ART
Q8
522 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
207-775-3052
meca.edu
The ICA features leading edge exhibitions
and public programs that showcase new
perspectives and trends in contemporary art.
Open Wed - Sun 11 am to 5 pm, Thur 11 am to
7 pm and First Fridays until 8 pm. Admission
is free.
See ad pg. 20
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Q9
489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
207-774-1822
mainehistory.org
Maine Historical Society offers changing
exhibitions of Maine history in its museum,
unique Maine gifts in its shop, and tours of the
Longfellow House & Garden, home of poet
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD
COMPANY & MUSEUM
V14
58 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
207-828-0814
mainenarrowgauge.org
Museum and scenic waterfront train ride
celebrating Maine’s unique railroad history.
Open May - Oct. and seasonally for events,
including Polar Express. Fun for the whole
family!
See ad pg. 16
MUSEUM AT PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT
1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Y2
207-799-2661
portlandheadlight.com
The museum, located in the former lighthouse
keepers’ quarters, chronicles the history of
Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in
Maine, and Fort Williams. Open daily: Jun - Oct.
Weekends only: mid-late April, May, Nov,
early-mid Dec.
See ad pg. 18
OSHER MAP LIBRARY &
O10
SMITH CENTER FOR
CARTOGRAPHIC EDUCATION
314 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04104
207-780-4850
usm.maine.edu/maps
Exhibitions feature original maps, atlases,
& globes from the cartographic collections
located on the Portland campus of the
University of Southern Maine. Reference
service, educational programs and guided tours
available by appointment. Call for hours.
See ad pg. 40
PORTLAND FIRE MUSEUM
R6
157 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101
207-772-2040
portlandfiremuseum.com
The Portland Fire Museum houses an amazing
collection of fire related art and artifacts from
the 18th century to the present. Come and visit
this hidden gem in the Arts District of Portland.
PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART
Q7
7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME 04101
207-775-6148
portlandmuseum.org
Discover world-class art from the traditional to
the contemporary in Maine’s largest art museum.
Explore an extraordinary collection of Maine and
American art and works by European masters,
housed in three architecturally significant
buildings.
See ad pg. 20
PORTLAND
OBSERVATORY MUSEUM
S14
138 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
207-774-5561
portlandlandmarks.org
A National Historic Landmark. Only remaining
maritime signal tower in America. Sweeping
views of Portland, Casco Bay and the White
Mountains. Sunset tours 5 pm - 8 pm every
Thur, July 18 - Sept 5. Open Memorial Day
weekend through Columbus Day 10 am - 5 pm.
See ad pg. 28
SPRING POINT LEDGE
LIGHTHOUSE
Y9
Fort Road on Southern Maine Community
College Campus, South Portland, ME 04106
207-699-2676
springpointlight.org
Step into history! A caisson-style lighthouse
open over twenty times this year including
every Saturday and Sunday in July and August.
See how the keepers lived. Observe incredible
views of Portland Harbor and the Islands.
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