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“Points of Interest in Louisville, KY”
Explore Louisville’s river heritage through vivid dioramas, life-sized characters, automated sound track, documentaries, and much more at the Portland Museum. Discover the Portland neighborhood, once an independent town below the Falls of the Ohio, through walking tours, restored historic properties, archaeology and interpretation at Portland Wharf Park, art exhibits, programs, and heritage events. Founded in 1978 by elementary school teachers, Portland Museum grew from a single classroom to its present location in Beech Grove, an antebellum “country seat” on the old road between Portland and Louisville. The Museum also owns, and is restoring, the Squire Earick House, an American Treasure, that may be the oldest house in Portland. Come and explore Portland and its Museum. It’s guaranteed to be an exciting trip! -- The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to Portland Museum, Inc. with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Portland Museum is a private, not-for-profit agency “where art and heritage celebrate community.”
I love the uniqueness of this special little museum full of historical knowledge of the Portland neighborhood. The curator who showed us around was so friendly and knowledgeable. It showed on her... Read more
This small gem of a museum tells visitors about the rich history and culture of Portland. The museum collection isn't extensive, but is informative and entertaining. The permanent pieces and... Read more
A museum gem, the start of Louisville. Located at the falls of the Ohio River, the community had a wharf, all types of businesses and it's own railroad. Read more
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- Wed - Fri: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Sat: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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