Top Things to do in Maine
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- 1. Gorges Grant Hotel
- 2. The Admiral's Inn
- 3. The Country Inn at the Mall
- 4. Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront
- 5. Best Western Acadia Park Inn
- 6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine
- 7. Meadowmere Resort
- 8. Union Bluff Hotel
- 9. Hampton Inn Bar Harbor
- 10. Hampton Inn Portland Downtown - Waterfront
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10 Art Museums in Maine That You Shouldn't Miss
Maine has several unique regions, each with its own distinctive culture and activities. With miles of coastline, thousands of lakes, endless rivers and deep forests, visitors can find their perfect vacation spot, whether it's on a sandy beach, at a family campground or walking along Main Street in a bustling city or town. Maine is also known for abundant outdoor recreation opportunities in all four seasons, from swimming and boating in the warmer months to excellent skiing in the winter.
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1. George Marshall Store Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
The George Marshall Store Gallery, well known for its exhibitions of contemporary art, is located in beautiful York, Maine. Beyond its idyllic setting in an historic building on the York River, the Gallery has become a destination in itself. During the past twenty-one years, its high quality and compelling exhibitions have featured some of the regions finest established, as well as, rising artists. With its varied exhibition program of one-person exhibitions, group exhibitions, installations, and educational programs, the gallery appeals to a wide range of visitors. Also available by appointment,
2. Colby College Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By NieSam - Maine, United States
This museum is amazing and has an incredible array of artists' works. I was expecting a much smaller museum with a minimal collection. I was blown away! First, the admission is free. Second, the staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Third, the printed guide/map is useful and informative. Fourth, the exhibits were fascinating. Last, there is an entire section devoted to Alex Katz who has gifted 600 of his works to Colby. The Katz section is beyond a display room that looks to be the end of the Museum. We checked with the information desk so we could be sure to see it. Some of his paintings on display are enormous. One of the rooms dedicated to his work was closed off for a coming private event. The guard saw us peering around a partition and headed our way. I expected to be chastised but was pleasantly surprised when he asked if we’d like to see the art work in the room. He moved the barrier and was really helpful. There was an entire section about the Passamaquoddy and their creations. There were works by Louise Nevelson, Georgia O'Keefe, Rockwell Kent, James McNeill Whistler, John Singer Sargent and many more. I’d just toured the Farnsworth and I found many of the same artists' works displayed here. A special exhibit had some interest pieces. My favorite was a piece titled Pin River - Kissimmee 2008. It was made completely of straight (sewing) pins. The artist was Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam War Memorial in DC. Her portrayal of a topographical map of the challenged Kissimmee River as an environmental statement is genius. I'm eager to visit again.
3. Clarke Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Buying and selling 19th and 2oth paintings and sculpture with an emphasis on "The Art of Maine"
4. Maine Art Glass
5. Farnsworth Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 952 reviews
Celebrating Maine's Role in American Art, the Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America's greatest artists. With 20,000 square feet of gallery space and over 15,000 works in the collection, there is always something new on view at the Farnsworth. The museum has one of the largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson. Its Wyeth Center features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth. The Farnsworth's library is also housed in its Rockland, ME, campus. Two historic buildings, the Farnsworth Homestead and the Olson House, and Julia's Gallery for Young Artists complete the museum complex.
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
This museum has a very large collection of three generations of the Wyeth family and should be a got to for anyone visiting or staying in Rockland. There are other artists represented from the 1800's on and it is a good place to learn a bit about the history of the area. Tickets prices are $15, with a discount to $13 for seniors. Well worth it. It is open usually from 10 t0 5.
6. Portland Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,515 reviews
With an extensive permanent collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the Portland Museum of Art is rightfully taking its place as the best regional museum in the country. The PMA boasts a considerable permanent collection, with beloved works of American, European, and Contemporary art, as well as significant holdings of Maine art-highlighting the rich artistic tradition of the state and its artists. The museum brings it all to life with unparalleled programming. From special member-only events, free school tours, and a commitment to family activities, to PMA Movies, curator talks, and exclusive tours of the Winslow Homer Studio-it's all happening at the PMA.
Reviewed By newengland50 - Franklin, United States
At this time (April 2021), the Museum is accepting reservations for visiting. Although Portland is a small city, the Museum has a national class collection. It ranges from New England artists to works from around the world. The building is well laid out and it is easy to navigate. You will find well-known artists, such as Renoir and Wyeth, and stunning sculptures. It is well worth the trip. Every staff member was friendly and happy to answer questions. There is also a small gift shop.
7. Bowdoin College Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 198 reviews
Bowdoin College's art museum houses some of the oldest works of art in America.
Reviewed By CrossRolf - Lisbon Falls, United States
A cold winter day and what a place to visit to get out of the cold & catch up on History. Spent 2 hours going through both floors. During the year, the museum changes out the exhibits. There's also a little gift shop & a elevator for access the upper floor.
8. Ogunquit Museum of American Art
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4.5 based on 466 reviews
Open Daily: May 1- Oct. 31, 10 am-5 pm Ogunquit Museum of American Art is closely tied to one of the earliest art colonies of the American modernist era. The museum honors founder Henry Strater’s vision to preserve and showcase American art by mounting innovative modern and contemporary exhibition programs. OMAA's permanent collection of over 2,000 works of American art, includes works by internationally known artists; Robert Henri, Marsden Hartley, John Marin, Rockwell Kent, Jacob Lawerence, Peggy Bacon and Mark Tobey. The museum includes 3-acre sculpture garden overlooking Narrow Cove and the Atlantic Ocean. OMAA is the only museum in Maine dedicated exclusively to American modern art. General Admission: $10 Students/Seniors: $9/Children 12 and under: FREE Members: FREE
Reviewed By teampamandpaul - Newton, United States
We enjoy visiting the Museum of American Art every year while we are staying in Ogunquit. The permanent collection of 20th century art is worth seeing, and their are exhibitions are always fascinating. The museum includes sculptures in a garden-like outdoor setting located on a rocky promontory overlooking the ocean, a small cove, and Perkins Cove nearby.
9. The Brick Store Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
The Brick Store Museum ignites personal connections to local history, art and culture through exhibitions, education and programs celebrating the human experience in the Kennebunks and its surrounding communities. The Museum is open year round, offering revolving exhibits and unique programs.
Reviewed By Maurene_K - Dover, United States
An unknown number of times in the hundreds, I’ve driven past the Brick Store Museum. I put it on my Travel To Do List for 2020 and finally made it there on a rainy Saturday afternoon in December. Inside, I was greeted and welcomed by Jeanine, who was on the front desk. After some orientation, I got started on my tour of the three parts of the museum and the gift shop. The room on the first floor held “Perspectives 2020 - Bicentennial Art & Artifact Exhibition” which included art for sale and artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection. The first painting to catch my eye was a painting of First Parish, an acrylic by Nicole Werth. It had an interesting perspective – from the middle of the street and behind a pastel yellow Mini Cooper in traffic. I also liked the paintings of Spring Point Ledge Light and the three-masted Schooner Julia Frances which was built in Kennebunk. An artifact of interest that fit with the maritime theme of most of the exhibit was a knee-length woman’s dress with stars on the collar and stripes like those on naval uniform jacket cuffs. In a different vein, Elizabeth Roper’s acrylic “Midsummer on the Kennebunk Plains” featured close-ups of three beautiful orange tiger lilies in full bloom. Another painting of interest was one of three women in early 1900’s dresses who were on a beach and looking out to sea. Next to it was a dress from that period. An oil painting of the river and the mills was another that caught my attention. The artist captured the power of the water flowing over the dam. An interesting small sculpture “Sky” was bronze patina on a plaster cast by an artist named Claudy Boy. It was of a young girl staring off somewhere. There was a white ceramic bird in her right hand and another on the ground near her left hand. Also in that area was a small diorama of two women --- an English settler and a Native American. Scenes from the Native American women’s daily life were depicted in miniature. Upstairs I saw the main exhibit that was a mix of history and culture of the area. A placard read: Kennebunk’s Cultural Landscape Pre-history to 20th Century. Just inside the doorway was a wonderful old birch bark canoe. There were numerous info boards all around the room about the history and the artifacts on display there. There was information on indigenous culture of the Wabanaki people. I particularly liked the moccasins on display in a case. On the outside wall, there was a painting of a three-masted schooner named the Mount Washington in the section that covered shipbuilding in the area as well as a model of the Mount Washington. I really liked those. I'm a fan of tall ships old and new. I also liked the Seth Thomas grandfather clock in the corner. The Bauman Family Gallery, the building out back, had another special exhibit titled “Honoring Trees” which was all photographs of trees by Tony King. I liked one called “Evergreen.” There was another that I didn’t get the title of. It was the tall bare tree in the snow scene. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Brick Store Museum and highly recommend a visit. I rate Brick Store Museum at 5.0. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.
10. Wabanaki Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Hereforthefood76
The upstairs has travel information and some displays, and if you go downstairs there is a touch tank and interactive displays of the area's marine life, history, and Native American tribes. Enoyable for kids, or any age. There is a waterfront walking trail behind the building.
