Arts, Culture + History

EXPERIENCE OUR ARTISTIC AWAKENING

Experience Maine’s rich artistic heritage while attending a meeting, event, or conference! In the Arts District of Portland, Maine you’ll be dropped in the middle of our world-class local and national talent. Museums, landmarks, historic homes, and a wide-variety of performing arts await you. Sprinkled throughout the region are art + cultural gems your group can visit pre or post event or as a special activity thrown in the mix of the agenda.

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Vine Nirvana

Learn about a variety of wines and their stories, as well as how to evaluate each wine like a professional with Vine Nirvana's fun, interactive wine tastings.

Friends of Kotzschmar Organ

Experience the awe-inspiring Kotzschmar Organ, a must-see attraction in Portland, and witness performances by world-renowned organists, including James Kennerley.

Maine Historical Society

3rd oldest historical society in U.S. comprised of the Longfellow House, the Brown Library, the Museum & Shop.

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company + Museum

Charter the train for your next business event or social gathering! The train can accommodate mostly any group size-wise and is handicap-accessible.

Portland Ovations

Portland Ovations is a nonprofit cultural organization based in Southern Maine dedicated to gathering communities to share in the power of live performance.

Southworth Planetarium

Explore galaxies, atoms, cells & the sea in our subterranean star dome. We offer shows, classes, & more.

State Theatre

In the Arts District is the State Theatre, an event space designed in a beautiful semi-Atmospheric/Spanish style.

Victoria Mansion

One of the country's historic homes of the mid-Victorian period, open May through October and the holiday season for tours.

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