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Museum · Portland, Maine
Portland Museum of Art
The oldest and largest art museum in Maine, in Congress Square, with American and European art and a Winslow Homer collection—he painted the state’s coast.
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About Portland Museum of Art
The Portland Museum of Art was founded in 1882 and is Maine’s oldest and largest public art institution. It occupies three buildings in Congress Square downtown: an 1801 merchant family house, a 1911 building and the main 1983 building designed by I. M. Pei’s firm, with brick arches on the façade.
The collection includes American art from the 18th to the 21st centuries, with emphasis on artists who painted Maine. Winslow Homer, who lived and painted in Prouts Neck a few miles from the city, has one of the largest single-artist collections in one museum. Works by Andrew Wyeth, Marsden Hartley and Rockwell Kent are also on display.
The European collection includes Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, and there are rooms of decorative arts and contemporary art. Temporary exhibitions occupy parts of the galleries throughout the year.
The museum manages Winslow Homer’s studio in Prouts Neck, which can be visited in small groups at certain times by reservation made through the museum.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one and a half to two hours.
Best time
On rainy or foggy days, which are common on the coast. Days and hours change throughout the year; check before you go.
How to get there
It’s in Congress Square downtown, about ten minutes on foot from the Old Port. Several city bus lines run along Congress Street. Admission is paid; check the current fee schedule.
Tip
If you want to visit Winslow Homer’s studio in Prouts Neck, reserve in advance through the museum: groups are small and spots fill up.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Portland Museum of Art
What to see at the Portland Museum of Art?
Winslow Homer’s paintings of the Maine coast, works by Andrew Wyeth and other American artists, and the European collection with Impressionists.
Can you visit Winslow Homer’s studio?
Yes, on guided tours organized by the museum, in small groups and with advance reservation, part of the year.
Where is the Portland Museum of Art located?
On Congress Square, in downtown Portland, about a ten-minute walk from the Old Port.