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Portland Museum of Art

7 Congress Sq, Portland, Maine 04101 USA

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Opens Wed 10a

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“Explore an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts”

Explore the Museum's extensive collection of fine and decorative arts dating from the 18th century to the present, housed in three architecturally significant buildings. Experience the rich artistic heritage of Maine and the United States through the work of world-class artists including Winslow Homer, Marsden Hartley, Rockwell Kent, Louise Nevelson, and Andrew Wyeth. Learn about the story of American art before 1900, from Gilbert Stuart to Frederic Edwin Church, in the restored Federal-era McLellan House (1801) and Beaux-Arts L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Galleries (1911). See Maine's finest collection of European art by masters such as Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Pablo Picasso. Visit the Museum's changing exhibitions and dynamic educational programs that include family festivals, lectures, art classes, musical performances, and much more.

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Reviewed by
Sarah Parent

87 Reviews
57 Helpful

August 31, 2014

A small but quality museum with an eclectic mix of local artists and some beautiful pieces by more famous artists as well. The Native American Collection is especially impressive.

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Lesli Peterson

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462 Reviews
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January 09, 2022

Also housed in the museum, the Northwest Film Center (NWFC) uses cinematic storytelling to introduce visitors to the world around them in new ways. Open year-round, the NWFC hosts festivals and exhibition programs, typically offering more than 500 screenings per year.

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