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Portland Museum of Art

Art Museum and Performing Arts Venue

Downtown Portland, Portland

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"Great museum with new exhibits and a fantastic permanent collection."(3 Tips)
"The gift shop has gorgeous jewelry from local artists"(2 Tips)
"Old Port Festival held in Spring, Sidewalk Art Festival in the Fall."(2 Tips)
"free admission and share the experience"(2 Tips)

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Laurea de OcampoSeptember 1, 2016
Love that there is a new wing & old wing & a house from the 1800's with beautiful wallpaper & carpet. It's not too big of a museum so you can see everything without feeling overwhelmed 🖼
Anonymous, since 2018July 22, 2021
This is the number one attraction (sorry observatory). Noteworthy is the current exposition of David Driskell. Of course the “Masters” collection (corner of 1st floor and 3rd floor) are amazing too.
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WyngspanJanuary 22, 2014
The locally stocked gift shop and café are as impressive as the collections. Visit on a Friday night for free admission and share the experience with your Trust Network: http://bit.ly/1c3Hiig
Honghui YuFebruary 16, 2016
This may seem like a small museum but when I went, they were displaying an incredible collection of works on paper. The quick and free docent tour was especially helpful.
Visit MaineMay 3, 2011
Great museum with new exhibits and a fantastic permanent collection. Free admission on Fridays is a nice perk, too. Make sure to check out the local galleries along Congress Street and in the Old Port
Eric AndersenJuly 5, 2013
The gift shop has gorgeous jewelry from local artists
Michael Del CampSeptember 21, 2011
Portland is known for Arts, Crafts, Theater, and Creativity. Tourists come here, but so do Artists' Colonies of varied types. Old Port Festival held in Spring, Sidewalk Art Festival in the Fall.
John CalibanMay 5, 2015
A small gem of a museum. Some wonderful new England paintings to ponder.
Jason PickensMay 26, 2013
Great museum. Nice place to be on a rainy day. Good selection of art.
Jack L. SammonsMay 22, 2016
Excellent permanent collection well displayed. There is something of importance for every taste.
mike popovicAugust 19, 2014
Skip the Friday crowds and go on Third Thursdays for cocktails and art
Carmen NJuly 20, 2015
First time seeing John Haberle's trompe l'oeil paintings and well color me impressed. Overall a great museum.
Amy BlakeJuly 8, 2010
The permanent collection is awesome for such a small city/museum, and the traveling exhibits are of excellent quality. Their cafe is minimally chic and a great bargain!
Don DiamantSeptember 20, 2014
Great little art museum in a small city.
Colin DeVaughanJune 9, 2012
Regardless of admission price, this is an excellent collection. Do not miss the view of 'Rising Cairn' from the _third_ floor staircase.
jessica m. hintermeisterAugust 12, 2012
Maine Sublime: Frederic Edwin Church’s Landscapes of Mount Desert and Mount Katahdin
Michael OharaMay 2, 2015
The original part of the house was full of amazing craftsmanship try and do something like that today.
Lori RaymondDecember 31, 2012
Tried to visit on Monday Dec.31 and they were closed. Traveled from VT. To see W. Homer exhibit. Tip: Call aread -don't trust website hours.
Jon WedamanNovember 11, 2018
Free WiFi. SSID: PMAPublic Pass: jointoday
Cormac RiordanDecember 5, 2015
Simply gorgeous.
Eric AndersenJuly 5, 2013
First Friday of every month check out the Art Walk outside in the plaza!
Eric AndersenJuly 5, 2013
Free Friday evenings 5-9pm!
Paul ShinnFebruary 2, 2014
Many of the classic american sculptures are well lit and easy to photograph here.
Portland Museum of ArtNovember 14, 2011
Podcasts are available online and detail current exhibitions! They can be found on the Museum's website (http://www.portlandmuseum.org/events/podcasts.shtml).
Mattie SAugust 7, 2015
Be sure to check out the Hopper painting on the second floor!
Amybeth HurstAugust 22, 2014
Come early! We love this place.
David FruchtmanJune 13
Great collection of renowned and local artists.
Ilene MooreMarch 25, 2011
Beautiful collection of glass in the lower level
Abbey Road Taxi of PortlandJune 19, 2012
Art Museum, good stuff!
Sonja EylerDecember 12, 2010
Great place! Read more
Colin DeVaughanJune 9, 2012
WARNING! They didn't accept the $2 discount check-in special as advertised. Bummer.

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