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Smith Center for
Cartographic Education
Exhibitions of the cartographic
collections feature rare and historic
maps, atlases, and globes dating
from 1475 to the present.
Educational programs and group
tours are avaliable byappointment.
For information on the current exhibition
and open hours call
(207) 780-4850
Osher MapLibrary and
Smith Center for Cartographic Education
University of Southern Maine
314 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04104-9301
Historic Sites & Museums
IN GREATER PORTLAND
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
& THEATRE OF MAINE
D6
142 Free St, Portland, ME 04101
207-828-1234
kitetails.org
A hands-on museum where the whole family
can play, learn and explore. Named one of the
top 12 children’s museums in the U.S. by
Forbes Magazine.
FIFTH MAINE
REGIMENT MUSEUM
G9
45 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island, ME 04108
207-766-3330
fifthmainemuseum.org
A museum of Maine Civil War and Peaks
Island history housed in the 1888 Fifth Maine
Regiment Memorial Hall. Please call for hours
or check website. May-Oct.
FIRST PARISH PORTLAND
E8
425 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
207-773-5747
firstparishportland.org
The history of the First Parish Church is
linked to the founding of Portland and of
Maine. This Unitarian-Universalist church is
the oldest house of worship in the city.
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
MAINE COLLEGE OF ART
D7
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.
Admission is free.
See ad pg. 68
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
D7
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 IRISH
HERITAGE CENTER
E4
34 Gray St (corner of State and Gray)
Portland, ME 04102
207-780-0118
maineirish.com
Located in the majestic former St. Dominic’s
Church, MIHC houses Maine’s largest
collection of Irish-American genealogy
research materials, Irish literature, and
archives. Call ahead for museum and library
open hours.
MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD
COMPANY & MUSEUM
G11
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-October and seasonally for events,
including Polar Express. Fun for the whole
family!
See ad this pg.
Refer to Maps on pages 41-45
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