Center for Maine History Tours and Activities
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Wadsworth-Longfellow House
As you tour this historic brick home, trace three generations of Maine family history and learn about the cultural and political impact of its family members.
Maine College of Art
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Maine College of Art in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Charles Q. Clapp House
Demonstrating the wealth and artistic sensibilities of 19th-century Portland, this masterpiece of Greek Revival architecture is next to the Portland Museum of Art.
Portland Museum of Art
Maine’s largest and oldest art institution showcases three centuries of American art and European masters in its architecturally impressive museum complex.
McLellan-Sweat Mansion
Providing a window into Maine’s prosperous past, this well-preserved early 19th-century brick mansion and house museum forms the back of the Portland Museum of Art.
State Theatre
The beautiful mix of architectural styles, from Art Deco to Moorish, makes this newly renovated performing arts venue one of New England’s best.