Visit Portland’s Museums

Portland is a beautiful city filled with historic buildings and plenty of things to see and do, from sightseeing cruises to shopping and dining in the Old Port district. It is also home to a diverse selection of museums, from traditional art and history exhibits to some truly unique encounters. The Victoria Mansion is an excellent place to start; the building was built in the mid-19th century and has been open to the public as a museum since 1941, displaying its elaborate accoutrements and contents.

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is another historic home worth touring, located downtown next to the Maine Historical Society, which also offers a series of fascinating exhibits about the state’s past. The Portland Museum of Art is another top destination, featuring decorative and fine arts with an emphasis on the works of Winslow Homer. It also displays works by Monet, Renoir, Picasso, and other famous artists, and hosts changing exhibits of Maine artists’ work.

Families visiting Portland will want to set aside time for a visit to the Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine, which has three floors of interactive exhibits that get kids to learn while playing. Exhibits include a dress-up theater, kid-scale settings like a farmer’s market and a doctor’s office, and even a lighthouse.

Official site: https://www.ohs.org/

Address: 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR

Phone: 503-222-1741

Entrance fee: $17–20

Google rating: 4.5/5.0