Visitor's Guide 2026

HISTORY DISCOVER MAINE’S PAST

MUSEUMS + HISTORIC SITES

SPIRITS ALIVE Eastern Cemetery, 244 Congress St, Portland | spiritsalive.org Tour Portland’s oldest historic ground with a trained docent. Learn history, gravestone symbolism, burial practices, and more on one of New England’s best cemetery tours. Map 3 · E10 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 Historic 19th century cemetery in Portland’s West End. Offers free guided tours Sundays from June to October, with other dates available by request at tours@westerncemetery.me. Map3 · D4 BEYOND GREATER PORTLAND WESTERN CEMETERY Davies Gate on Vaughn St, Portland 207-557-4006 | westerncemetery.me 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 MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM 243 Washington St, Bath 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

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. Map3 · C5 FIFTH MAINE MUSEUM 45 Seashore Ave, Peaks Island 207-766-3330 | fifthmainemuseum.org A seaside museum of Maine Civil War and Peaks Island history in an historic 1888 Memorial Hall. Available for special event rentals. Amazing ocean views! Open May-Oct. Map 2 · G9 MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 489 Congress St, Portland 207-774-1822 | mainehistory.org Maine Historical Society preserves and shares Maine’s story. Visit Pathways to Freedom: Maine Stories of the American Revolution , museum exhibitions, and the Wadsworth Longfellow House. Map3 · D7 MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER St. Dominic’s Church, 34 Gray St, Portland 207-780-0118 | maineirish.com Historic church turned cultural center. Regularly hosts live music, book launches, storytelling events. Library with over 6.5k Irish & American pieces. More information: maineirish@maineirish.com Map3 · E4

MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD COMPANY & MUSEUM 65 Thames Street, Portland

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

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

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