2014 Visitor's Guide

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Historic Sites & Museums BEYOND GREATER PORTLAND BOOTHBAY RAILWAY 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 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. I4 J3

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PORTLAND OBSERVATORY MUSEUM 138 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-774-5561 portlandlandmarks.org

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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 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 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 13 14 15 C8 E5

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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 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 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. Campus, South Portland, ME 04106 207-699-2676 springpointlight.org 109 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-4841 victoriamansion.org

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VISIT TODAY! Under18FREE Enjoy our world-class vintage collection proudly on display or operating in their full glory.

See our website for a complete schedule of events owlshead.org

OPEN DAILY,YEAR ROUND Antique Aeroplane performances at most shows. 117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME 207.594.4418

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