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Museums, Galleries and Historical Tours
Museums, Galleries and Historical Tours
Portland Museum of Art Featured
As the largest art museum in the state of Maine, the Portland Museum of Art serves as a vital cultural resource for all who visit. The Museum's collection of more than 18,000 objects is housed in three historic and remarkable buildings showcasing three ce ...
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
Take a trip back in time at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum! Enjoy magnificent views of Portland's working waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives. Discover the unique two-foot gauge trains that ...
Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Maine was ranked 14th in the country by Child Magazine. It uses a hands on approach to teach children of all ages. Activites such as going to the post office, painting, watching
Portland Harbor Museum
Located on the grounds of Fort Preble, this museum is a maritime and local history museum. Changing exhibits on Portland Harbor.
Neal Dow Memorial
This is a federal style house built by General Dow. The house contains family furnishing and memorabilia. This is the Maine headquarters of Woman's Christian Temperance Union. There is no admission fee.
Portland Head Light
This lighthouse has a white conical tower, a charming Victorian keeper's house with a rambling red roof and eyebrow eves on the porch, a commanding setting at the southwest entrance to Portland harbor, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Commissioned by G ...
Chebeague Island Historical Society
The Historical Society is restoring the old Dictrict #9 Schoolhouse for an visitor center and museum. Call for appointment.
Baxter House Museum
The building that is now the Baxter House Museum was first built in 1797 by the carpenter Isaac Gilkey, and passed through several hands before being purchased by Dr. Elihu Baxter in 1812. Dr. Baxter's family later moved to China, Maine, eventually to Por ...





