MUSEUM AT PORTLAND
HEAD LIGHT
I2
1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
207-799-2661
portlandheadlight.com
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: April, May, Nov, Dec.
See ad pg. 24
OSHER MAP LIBRARY & SMITH
CENTER FOR CARTOGRAPHIC
EDUCATION
C8
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 USM.
Reference service, educational programs
and guided tours available by appointment.
Call for hours.
See ad pg. 26
PORTLAND FIRE MUSEUM
E5
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
D6
7 Congress Square, Portland, ME 04101
207-775-6148
portlandmuseum.org
Discover world-class art from the traditional
to the contemporary in Maine’s premier art
museum. Extraordinary collection of Maine
and American art and works by European
masters, housed in three architecturally
significant buildings.
See ad pg. 24
PORTLAND OBSERVATORY
MUSEUM
F11
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. Open Memorial Day weekend
through Columbus Day 10 am-5 pm.
See ad pg. 18
SPRING POINT
LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE
I7
Fort Rd on Southern Maine Community College
Campus, South Portland, ME 04106
207-699-2676
springpointlight.org
Step into history! A caisson-style lighthouse open
every Saturday and Sunday in July and August.
See how the keepers lived. Observe incredible
views of Portland Harbor and the Islands.
TATE HOUSE MUSEUM
B5
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. Check web or call for special
events and family activities. Gift shop open
year round. Hourly tours June-Oct.
VICTORIA MANSION
E5
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.
Decorated for the holidays.
Historic Sites & Museums
BEYOND GREATER PORTLAND
BOOTHBAY RAILWAY VILLAGE
I4
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
J3
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 Tue-Fri.
FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM
AND WYETH CENTER
H5
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.
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.
CONVENTION + VISITORS BUREAU /
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PLAY
OPEN DAILY,YEAR ROUND
Antique Aeroplane performances at most shows.
117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME
207.594.4418
VISIT TODAY!
Under18FREE
Enjoy our world-class
vintage collection proudly
on display or operating
in their full glory.
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