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TATE HOUSE MUSEUM
M7
1267 Westbrook St, Portland, ME 04102
207-774-6177
tatehouse.org
Built in 1755, mast agent Captain George Tate’s
Georgian home features period furnishings
and herb gardens. Gift shop open year round.
Hourly tours June - Oct. Wed - Sat 10 am – 4 pm,
Sun 12 – 4 pm.
VICTORIA MANSION
S6
109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101
207-772-4841
victoriamansion.org
One of the country’s most important historic
homes of the mid-Victorian period. Built 1858-
1860, the Mansion’s intact interiors still boast
over 90% of their original furnishings. Guided
tours Mon - Sat, 10 am – 4 pm; Sun, 1 – 5 pm;
May - Oct. Decorated for the Holidays, visit
website or call for tour information.
Historic Sites & Museums
BEYOND GREATER PORTLAND
19TH CENTURY
WILLOWBROOK VILLAGE
M1
70 Elm St, Newfield, ME 04056
207-793-2784
willowbrookmuseum.org
The way life used to be! Sleighs and carriages,
1849 Concord stagecoach, 1894 carousel, trades,
agriculture and tool exhibits (blacksmith,
cooper, harnessmaker, printer, shoemaker,
woodworker, etc.). Calendar of events online.
BOOTHBAY RAILWAY
M4
VILLAGE
586 Wiscasset Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
207-633-4727
railwayvillage.org
Nowhere else in New England can you
experience a steam train ride, an outstanding
collection of over 50 antique automobiles, all in
an historic village setting with an exciting
events schedule. Open June - Oct.
BRICK STORE MUSEUM
N2
117 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
207-985-4802
brickstoremuseum.org
Discover fascinating history and art in
Kennebunk’s historic district with a collection
of 70,000+ items. Exhibitions and programs for
all ages are offered year-round. Open Tues - Fri:
10 am - 4:30 pm, Sat: 10 am - 1 pm.
FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM
AND WYETH CENTER
L5
16 Museum St, Rockland, ME 04841
207-596-6457
farnsworthmuseum.org
Collection of 10,000+ works tracing the
development of art in Maine within the larger
context of American art. Campus includes 9
museum galleries, 3 Wyeth Center galleries,
adjacent Victorian Homestead.
THE MAINE ART MUSEUM TRAIL
maineartmuseums.org
From Ogunquit to Bangor, the seven art
museums on The Maine Art Museum Trail
offer 53,000 works of art, from ancient to
contemporary. See Maine art from Andrew
Wyeth to Alex Katz.
MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM
B7
243 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530
207-443-1316
mainemaritimemuseum.org
Maine’s sea story lives here! Exhibits, 20-acre
shipyard site, tours of Bath Iron Works,
lighthouse & nature cruises, kids’ pirate ship,
demos, Victorian house, family activities,
hands-on fun for everyone.
See ad pg. 25
OWLS HEAD
TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
L5
117 Museum St, Owls Head, ME 04854
207-594-4418
owlshead.org
Features an operating collection of antique
aircraft, automobiles and more. Special events
include car rallies, airplane shows, free Model T
rides and family activities. Kids under 18 are
free. Open every day, year round.
See ad pg. 19
POLAND SPRING
PRESERVATION PAR
L3
115 Preservation Way,
Poland Spring, ME 04274
207-998-7143
polandspring.com
Preservation Park houses a dedication to the
growth of Poland Spring Natural Spring Water
through scientific displays and vintage
memorabilia. Open FREE to the public
Columbus Day - Memorial Day.
SEASHORE TROLLEY MUSEUM
N2
195 Log Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
207-967-2800
trolleymuseum.org
Unlimited rides on restored antique streetcars
at the world’s largest streetcar museum.
Exhibits, exceptional museum store, and
special events throughout the season. Rain
or Shine! Open May - Oct. 10 am - 5 pm.
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