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Museums and Galleries
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Museums & Galleries
all of Maine
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| Maine Historical Society |  | Childhood home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, America's most beloved 19th century poet. | | Faithfully restored to the 1850s, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House was the childhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Built in 1785-86 by the poet's grandfather, General Peleg Wadsworth, the house is one of the oldest brick structures on Portland's peninsula. Decorated with original furnishings and family memorabilia, guided tours offer a unique glimpse into the life of the poet's family, as well as into the cultural and social history of 19th century Portland. Admission includes entrance to the Maine Historical Society Museum exhibition on Maine history. | | contact info website | | Maine Narrow Gauge RR Co & Museum |  | Fun And Education For All Ages. Train Ride And Museum Visit. | | Enjoy a train ride along scenic Casco Bay and Portland Waterfront. Tour the historical Museum with its two-foot cabooses, cars locomotives and artifacts. Purchase interesting items in unique gift Shop. Trains run weekends Feb. 19th - Dec 30th. Train daily mid May - mid October. Steam Train Holiday Weekends and Special Occasions. Museum open daily - 10am - 4pm. Adults - $10.00. Children 3 - 12 $6.00. Seniors - $9.00. Children 2 & Under - Free. 58 Fore St, Portland 04104 - 207 828-0814 - www.mngrr.org | | contact info website | | Poland Spring Preservation Park |  | Poland Spring Museum open free to the public | | First bottled by the Ricker family back in 1845, Poland Spring Natural Spring Water was drawn from a single source deep in the woods of Maine. The original Spring & Bottling Houses at Poland Spring have become a museum for visitors of all ages. Inside the historic Bottling House, find science displays, bottling memorabilia, and a virtual tour of today's bottling plant. Maine artists gallery, Maine gem displays, and a unique gift shop filled with Maine products. Inside the Spring House, see the spring itself and imagine days when white-gloved employees served visitors spring water from silver ladles. | | contact info website | | Portland Museum of Art |  | Discover three centuries of art and architecture at the Portland Museum of Art. | | Explore the Museum's collection of fine and decorative arts dating from the 18th century to the present housed in three architecturally significant buildings. Experience works by Winslow Homer, Marsden Hartley, Rockwell Kent, and Andrew Wyeth. Learn about 19th-century architecture in the newly restored Federal-era McLellan House and Beaux-Arts Galleries. See European masters including Degas, Monet, Renoir, and Picasso. Discover special exhibitions and educational programs. Don't forget to visit our Museum Cafe and Shop. | | contact info website |
| | 19th Century Willowbrook Village
The way life used to be! Two historic houses and their barns, a reproduction schoolhouse and bandstand, and a millpond grace this restored country village. Bring a picnic or enjoy lunch on site. Horse-drawn sleighs and carriages, Concord stagecoach, 1894 carousel, trades and tool exhibits (blacksmith, canoemaker, cooper, harnessmaker, printer, shoemaker, woodworker, etc.). Be sure to check our calendar for exciting events and activities scheduled throughout the summer and fall. | | contact info website |
| | Boothbay Railway Village
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 2 through October 7. | | contact info website |
| | Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Located in the Arts District of downtown Portland, the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine features a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families. The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play. The Museum serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators, helping to create a broad community devoted to our children's development and learning. Please see website for hours and rates. | | contact info website |
| | Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center
Collection focuses on works created in and about Maine. | | contact info website |
| | Fifth Maine Regiment Museum
A museum of Maine Civil War and Peaks Island history. | | contact info website |
| | Kennebunkport Historical Society
1853 Nott House tours, Pasco Exhibit Center, historic village walking | | contact info website |
| | Maine Fiberarts
Maine Fiberarts is a statewide arts nonprofit formed to support Maine fiber work - basketry, paper, knitting, sculpture, weaving, quilting, etc. through bimonthly exhibitions, networking and referrals, special events, newsletters, and our statewide Maine Fiberarts Tour Map. Our new Tour Map lists over 130 sites open to the public throughout 2009-2012. Many of these sites will be open and demonstrating August 7, 8, 9, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for our special Fiber Arts Tour Weekend. Maine Fiberarts is headquartered in a networking center/gallery located in Topsham open weekdays, 10-4. | | contact info website |
| | Maine Irish Heritage Center
Protect, preserve and restore the historic landmark that was formerly St. Dominic's Church; Provide a center for Maine's diverse communities to share their cultural experiences through education programs and community events; and House Maine's Irish Genealogical Center and Library. This European style cathedral served as the center of Irish Culture for over 150 years. It's now home to a first class library and genealogy center. For tours and more information contact us by phone or email at info@maineirish.com | | contact info website |
| | Maine Maritime Museum
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. | | contact info website |
| | Museum At Portland Head Light
Maine's oldest lighthouse (1791). Museum and gift shop in Fort WIlliams Park. | | contact info website |
| | Owls Head Transportation Museum
Features an operating collection of antique aircraft, automobiles and more. Special events include car rallies, airplane shows, free Model T rides, coastal biplane rides and family activities. Kids under 18 are free. Open every day, year round. | | contact info website |
| | Seashore Trolley Museum
The Trolley Museum is a great day's outing! Ride 3 miles in restored streetcar. More than 25 historic cars on display. Choose from many rail items in Museum Store. Open May-Oct. 10am to 5pm. | | contact info website |
| | Tate House Museum
Meticulously preserved National Historic Landmark, Georgian colonial house built in 1755 by mast agent for British Navy. Open June 5th - October 10th, Wed. - Sat. 10am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-4pm, with tours on the hour. | | contact info website |
| | The Maine Art Museum Trail
Maine's seven leading art museums invite you to experience the magnificent array of art you will discover on The Maine Art Museum Trail. The seven museums that comprise The Maine Art Museum Trail include Bates College Museum of Art (Lewiston), Bowdoin College Museum of Art (Brunswick), Colby College Museum of Art (Waterville), Farnsworth Art Museum (Rockland), Ogunquit Museum of American Art (Ogunquit), Portland Museum of Art (Portland), and University of Maine Museum of Art (Bangor). | | contact info website |
| | Victoria Mansion
One of the most important historic house museums and collections of the mid Victorian period anywhere in America. Built 1858-1860, the Mansion's intact interiors were designed by Gustave Herter and still boast over 90% of the furnishings he designed for the original owner. Guided tours offered Mon-Sat, 10-4; Sunday, 1-5; May-Oct. Special Hours in Dec. $15.00 for adults. AAA & Senior Discount. | | contact info website |
| | Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum
Operating narrow gauge steam railway museum. Open Sat & Sun from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, Saturdays only rest of year. Volunteer run using original equipment on original right-of-way. | | contact info website |
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