Visitor's Guide 2015

Refer to Maps on pages 45-49 WICKED WALKING TOURS Tours begin at Bell Buoy Park 72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-730-0490 wickedwalkingtours.com

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. 66 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 NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD COMPANY & MUSEUM G11 58 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101 207-828-0814 mainenarrowgauge.org Experience Maine’s unique railroad history with a scenic waterfront train ride. Museum features exhibits and activities for children. Open May- October and seasonally for events. See ad pg. 14 MUSEUM AT PORTLAND I2 HEAD LIGHT 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. 26 15 16 17

PORTLAND FIRE MUSEUM 157 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-2040 portlandfiremuseum.com

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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 From family activities to PMA Movies, curator talks, and exclusive tours of the Winslow Homer Studio - it’s all happening at the PMA. Open seven days a week in the summer. See ad below PORTLAND OBSERVATORY F11 MUSEUM 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. 20 PORTLAND SCIENCE CENTER G8 68 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-774-5561 portlandsciencecenter.com The newest attraction in Portland presents entertaining educational exhibits that teach, inspire, and leave a lasting impact. Portland Science Center—illuminating minds. See ad pg. 28 18 19 20

Do you enjoy entertaining ghost stories and theatrical tales of true but creepy history? Join our actors on this unique, award winning tour for fun, laughs, educational stories and shivers! WINE WISE 207-619-4630 winewiseevents.com Wine and food pairing education at its best. Join with Sommelier Erica Archer on Wine Walks pairing delicious wines and foods, and Wine Sails with scenic views of lighthouses, waterways and islands. Historic Sites & Museums

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IN GREATER PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE 142 Free St, Portland, ME 04101 207-828-1234 kitetails.org

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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. 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.

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