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Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

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Address: 489 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Phone: (207) 774-1822
State: Maine
Zip Code: 04101


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Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
We wanted to visit a museum in Portland that is focused on local history and this was the only one that fit the bill. It was small but quite interesting. It gave us a glimpse of Maine’s past and present through two exhibitions. The first, called “Trade Banners and the Crafts That Built Maine” presented the various trade associations from the mid-1800s, whose collective output was vital to the state’s economy. The second, called “Spark! Maine ART Stories”, showcased the work of contemporary local artists and what Maine means to them. The museum has a nice gift shop offering coffee table books and souvenirs. We stayed for an hour.
8 years ago (07-01-2018)
Knowledgeable, friendly staff and beautifully preserved home full of authentic furniture and artifacts. Especially see the samplers on the wall. The bookstore was great, too, not just a gift shop but well stocked with Maine and Longfellow books.
8 years ago (28-05-2017)
This is a must see! Thank you to the Wonderful staff and to the Maine Historical Society!! What a jewel of a stop!!!
8 years ago (28-06-2017)
Love the Longfellow House, but once you've seen it once, there's really no need to go a second time. Frankly, we didn't find the membership very cost-effective -- you get access to the library, but unless you're interested in researching Maine genealogy, there's not much for the casual history buff that you can't readily find elsewhere. The dissemination of information regarding special exhibits and events also left a lot to be desired -- I often found out about them long before receiving the email newsletter, and the blog is only updated once a month or so. Go for the Longfellow House at least once, but avoid the annual membership fees.
9 years ago (09-09-2016)
$8 for adults or $7 if you're a AAA member for the museum, this didn't include a tour of the house. The museum includes great photos and lithographs from the inception of Portland Maine until today. You also get access to a historical photo collection next door which contains some great early photos of the city and its residents. There is a great little garden behind the house that's free to visitors.
10 years ago (07-10-2015)
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