Historical Societies Near Me in Gorham, me
The Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland, ME
Our Mission:
The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and... Read More
Portland Museum of Art
Seven Congress Square, Portland, ME
As the largest art museum in the state of Maine, the Portland Museum of Art serves as a vital cultural resource for all who visit. The Museum's collection of more than 18,000 objects is housed... Read More
The Portland Observatory
138 Congress Street, Portland, ME
History of the Tower
In 1807 Captain Lemuel Moody (1768-1846), ordered construction of this octagonal, 86-foot high tower on Munjoy Hill to serve as a communication... Read More
Seashore Trolley Museum
195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport, ME
Mission Statement
The Seashore Trolley Museum, a primarily volunteer not-for-profit organization, is the operating entity of the New England Electric Railway... Read More
Eagle Island State Historic Site
S. Harpswell, Harpswell, ME
Nestled a few miles off the coast of Maine, Eagle Island State Historic Site, and National Historic Landmark, receives about 6,000 visitors each season who tour the summer home of North Pole... Read More
Brick Store Museum
117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME
Mission:
The mission of the Brick Store Museum is to ignite personal connections to local history, art, and culture through exhibitions, education, and programs celebrating... Read More
Rufus Porter Museum
121 Main Street, Bridgton, ME
Mission: The Rufus Porter Museum celebrates the life and times of a remarkably creative American genius who worked throughout Maine, New England, and beyond.
Closed for the Fall and... Read More
Bates College Museum Of Art
75 Russell Street, Lewiston, ME
About Us:
The Bates College Museum of Art is an integral part of the intellectual and cultural life of Bates College and the region. The Museum of Art (MoA) brings a... Read More
Ogunquit Museum of American Art
543 Shore Road, Ogunquit, ME
Mission Statement:
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art engages and educates a diverse audience by collecting, exhibiting, preserving and... Read More
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center
9500 College Station, Brunswick, ME
Bowdoin’s Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is dedicated entirely to all things Arctic. It is named after Arctic explorers and Bowdoin graduates Robert E. Peary (Class of 1877) and Donald B.... Read More
Bowdoin College Museum of Art
9400 College Station, Brunswick, ME
History:
The original collection of European paintings, Old Master drawings, and family portraits given by James Bowdoin III and his family in 1811 and 1826 was housed in... Read More
Fort Popham State Historic Site
10 Perkins Farm Land, Phippsburg, ME
Fort Popham is a semi-circular granite fort that was never completed, though construction began in 1862 for use during the Civil War. Modifications were made and the fort was used again in the... Read More
Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
290 Norlands Road, Livermore, ME
Our Mission :
Our mission is to preserve the heritage and traditions of rural life in Maine's past, to celebrate the achievements of Livermore's Washburn family, and... Read More
Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site
66 Old Fort Rd, Edgecomb, ME
Watch boats motor by, catch a glimpse of playful harbor seals, or see nearby nesting osprey take flight as you enjoy a picnic on the waterfront at Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site. Located on... Read More
Colburn House State Historic Site
33 Arnold Road, Pittston, ME
The grounds are open 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily. The Colburn House, carriage house, and barn are open by special event only. No events are currently scheduled.
No, George Washington never... Read More
Childrens Discovery Museum
171 Capitol Street, Suite 2, Augusta, ME
Mission Statement
The mission of the Children’s Discovery Museum is to provide an array of exhibits and activities that promote developmental skills including social,... Read More
Maine State Museum
230 State Street, Augusta, ME
About Us:
Welcome to the Maine State Museum! This site will introduce you to the facilities and services provided by Museum staff members, Friends, and Volunteers. We... Read More
Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
2 Colonial Pemaquid Drive, New Harbor, ME
One of northern New England's earliest communities, rich in archeological history, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site is a place not to be missed during a visit to Midcoast Maine. Bureau of... Read More
