Visitor's Guide 2025

HISTORY DISCOVER MAINE’S PAST

MUSEUMS + HISTORIC SITES

VICTORIA MANSION 109 Danforth St, Portland 207-772-4841 | victoriamansion.org Built in 1858-1860, the Mansion’s intact interiors still boast over 90% of their original furnishings. Tours May-Oct. Decorated for the Holidays. Map3 · E5 BEYOND GREATER PORTLAND MAINE CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM 2564 Portland Rd, Arundel 207-494-1940 | mainecarmuseum.com A nostalgic exhibit housing over 50 priceless classic cars and hundreds of other fun curiosities for all generations to experience. Map1 · I2 207-443-1316 | mainemaritimemuseum.org Daily lighthouse cruises, docent tours, blacksmith demonstrations, historic shipyard, rotating and permanent exhibits—plus 20 waterfront acres to explore! Open all year. Map1 · I4 SEASHORE TROLLEY MUSEUM 195 Log Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport 207-967-2800 | trolleymuseum.org Ride the rails in antique trolleys. Indoor and outdoor exhibits, huge model railroad. Dog-friendly, open rain or shine. Trolleys operate May-Dec; model railroad open year-round. Map1 · J3 MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM 243 Washington St, Bath

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE 250 Thompson’s Point Rd, Portland 207-828-1234 | kitetails.org Maine’s top venue for children and families, offering three floors of interactive exhibits, theatre, programming, events, and learning through play. Map 3 · C5

MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 Congress St, Portland 207-774-1822 | mainehistory.org

Maine Historical Society preserves and shares Maine’s story. Visit Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, curated exhibitions, and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House museum. Map3 · D7 MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER St. Dominic’s Church, 34 Gray St, Portland 207-780-0118 | maineirish.com MIHC houses Maine’s largest collection of Irish-American genealogy research materials, Irish literature, and archives. Map3 · E4 MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD COMPANY & MUSEUM 49 Thames St, Portland

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207-828-0814 | mainenarrowgauge.org Scenic train rides, special events, history,

education, volunteering, and more! Experience one of the most unique railroads in the country. Map 3 · G10

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MUSEUM AT PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT 1000 Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth

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. Map3 · I2 PORTLAND OBSERVATORY MUSEUM Operated by Greater Portland Landmarks 138 Congress Street, Portland 207-253-1800 | portlandlandmarks.org America’s only remaining maritime signal tower has sweeping views from Casco Bay to the White Mtns. Memorial Day – mid-October. Map 3 · E11

TATE HOUSE MUSEUM 1267 Westbrook St, Portland 207-774-6177 | tatehouse.org

PORTLANDOVATIONS.ORG

Built in 1755, features period furnishings, inclusive interpretations, architectural and garden tours, and special colonial programs. Gift shop and hourly guided tours June-Oct. Map3 · B5

PICTURED: LINDSEY BOURASSA

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