Portland Art Museum Maine

Portland Museum of Art

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With an extensive permanent collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is rightfully taking its place as the best …

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Jan 14, 2025
Not a bad collection for a local art museum. Don't go expecting the MFA Boston however. My hope in attending a fine art museum is to see beauty, creativity, and personal expression...and to leave f… Full review by 239bobk
Dec 30, 2024
Interesting collection of themed exhibits. Not a world class museum but worth visiting. Was able to enjoy the collections in less than two hours. Full review by Angela G
Dec 29, 2024
The new exhibit was well described in the book mailed to me as a member. The actual exhibit provided nothing about the works. It gave no credit to the artists. The museum needs to change the exhibit… Full review by Ellen D
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A Collection of Show Spaces
Built up as the Portland Society of Art in 1882. It is arranged in the downtown domain known zone The Arts District in Portland, Maine.The …
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The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) stands as a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the state and the United States as a whole. Establishe…
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The Portland Museum of Art is an art museum in Portland, Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882, it is located in the dow…
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The Portland Museum of Art, or PMA, is the largest and oldest public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine. Founded as the Portland …
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What is the recommended duration of time to spend in the museum? 2-3 hours? A full day?
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I think that two hours would do it. If there’s a special exhibit you might stay longer. There’s also a nice cafe in the lowest level, and the PMA also has interesting movie showings. They …
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I think that two hours would do it. If there’s a special exhibit you might stay longer. There’s also a nice cafe in the lowest level, and the PMA also has interesting movie showings. They have a bus tour to the Winslow Homer studio/house/museum in nearby Scarborough (reserve ahead!) I’m a member and go to the museum often.
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Will the Portland Museum of Art be open on Dec. 16 and 17, 2016?
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I went on line. The PMA will be open Friday, Dec 16, from 11 a.m. until 8. It is also open the following day, Saturday, Dec 17, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is $15/adult; $13 …
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I went on line. The PMA will be open Friday, Dec 16, from 11 a.m. until 8. It is also open the following day, Saturday, Dec 17, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is $15/adult; $13 senior; $10 student with ID; free under 14 years. BUT: Friday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., the museum is FREE! Do consult the PMA website for exhibitions, maps, directions. Give yourself time, too, to enjoy the permanent collection.
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Are leashed dogs welcomed?
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If you could check out the picture of a painting I posted and tell me who the artist is. Saw it on Sept. 12, 2015 and it was a …
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If you could check out the picture of a painting I posted and tell me who the artist is. Saw it on Sept. 12, 2015 and it was a self portrait of the female artist.
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Sorry, but I can't help since I am back in NYC. But glad to see Shelley K will be able to do it.
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is there a nearby bed and breakfast
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I checked Bedandbreakfast website and saw Pomegranate Inn (49 Neal St.), then checked google maps to see how far this Inn is from the Museum. It is 14 minutes walking distance. …
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I checked Bedandbreakfast website and saw Pomegranate Inn (49 Neal St.), then checked google maps to see how far this Inn is from the Museum. It is 14 minutes walking distance. There are a few more b&bs in Portland Main that you may want to look into.
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Who are the PMA Classroom Activity Guides for?
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Everyone who would like to experience artwork in a new way and learn more about the art and themselves. We designed these activity guides for educators and students of all...
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Fans will delight in being able to travel back in time to his newly restored studio off-site (reservations needed)
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Admission costs $15 for adults
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Visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits, attend events at the museum, and access museum educational programs
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Public parking lots are available (for a fee) on streets surrounding the museum
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Look out for our country trip planner tool which helps you plan your trip
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There's also free admission Friday evenings from 4 to 8 p. m
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From november through late may, the museum is closed on mondays and tuesdays
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Be prepared to spend several hours touring this portland gem
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You can easily spend a few hours here and not get bored
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Those interested in visiting the nearby winslow homer house can purchase tickets at the museum
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There is also food and drinks found downstairs to make this the all-day affair it deserves to be
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Portland Museum Of Art has some famous drinking holes located nearby
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It also sells tickets to the seaside home of Homer
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Visit the Museum's changing exhibitions and dynamic educational programs that include family festivals, lectures, art classes, musical performances
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The museum also hosts a number of educational programs and events throughout the year
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The featured artwork includes works by picasso, renoir, and monet
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The pma is free to the public!
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