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Museum Passes from Maine Libraries

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Today, I received an email from the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library in Kennebunkport, reminding me of the many benefits of my library card. One of them is being able to get museum passes for free from this and other Maine libraries. And while I've written about the unexpected benefits and … [Read more...] about Museum Passes from Maine Libraries

Posted by Leah Ingram on June 16, 2025 | Updated June 16, 2025 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Free & Cheap · Libraries · Museums & Attractions

Southern Maine Historic Lighthouses

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Southern Maine is home to some of America's oldest lighthouses. Some of the lighthouses are accessible from the mainland. Others are on islands; so, while they are visible from the shore, you need a boat to see them up close. Live-in lightkeepers once staffed these lighthouses. However, … [Read more...] about Southern Maine Historic Lighthouses

Posted by Leah Ingram on May 1, 2025 | Updated May 1, 2025 Filed Under: Museums & Attractions

Visiting the Portland Museum of Art for Free

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This spring and summer we have promised ourselves that we are going to take even greater advantage of the free experiences right in our own back yard. So, last Friday night we visited the Portland Museum of Art during its free hours from 4-8 pm. They happened to be hosting Art in Bloom that evening. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Portland Museum of Art for Free

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 16, 2025 | Updated April 16, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Museums & Attractions

Participating Blue Star Museums in Maine

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Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. It is in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America. The Blue Star Museums program offers free entry to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their … [Read more...] about Participating Blue Star Museums in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 3, 2025 | Updated April 3, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Museums & Attractions

Museums for All in Southern Maine

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Museums for All is a new-to-me program. What is Museums for All? "[T]hose receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic … [Read more...] about Museums for All in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 3, 2025 | Updated April 3, 2025 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Free & Cheap · Museums & Attractions

Visiting the Ogunquit Museum of American Art

It's tempting to list a visit to the Ogunquit Museum of American Art as a great rainy day activity. Doing so, however, would be a real disservice because one of the museum's finest attractions is its grounds. Overlooking a majestic rocky cove and speckled with sculpture, a walk around the modest … [Read more...] about Visiting the Ogunquit Museum of American Art

Posted by William Behre on April 3, 2025 | Updated April 3, 2025 Filed Under: Museums & Attractions

Exploring the Polar Express Portland Maine Train Ride

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The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum hosts the Polar Express train ride in Portland, Maine every holiday season. It's quickly become an annual tradition for thousands of families. Last year more than 20,000 passengers rode the train. What is the Polar Express in Portland, Maine If you know … [Read more...] about Exploring the Polar Express Portland Maine Train Ride

Posted by Leah Ingram on November 18, 2024 | Updated February 24, 2025 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Museums & Attractions

Thompson’s Point

Thompson's point includes a The Children's Museum and Theater of Maine, The International Crypotzoology Museum, Thompson's Point Rink, as well as a fantastic music venue. Here are some of the upcoming converts at the point, including Summer Sunsets Live, free events that feature live music and … [Read more...] about Thompson’s Point

Posted by Leah Ingram on August 27, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Museums & Attractions · Music · Performing Arts

Rainy Day Activities in Southern Maine

If you are visiting southern Maine for a while or live here, you will experience a rainy day about 25 percent of the time. Last summer in Maine was especially rainy. That's great for rainbows after the fact but not much else. For many of us a good book or jigsaw puzzle is good enough to get us … [Read more...] about Rainy Day Activities in Southern Maine

Posted by William Behre on August 19, 2024 | Updated August 19, 2024 Filed Under: Entertainment · Museums & Attractions · Pets · Shopping Bargains · Sports & Recreation

The Shaker Museum at Sabbath Day Lake, New Goucester

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is home to the only active Shaker Community in the world and is a National Historic Landmark. It encompasses 17 buildings and 1750 acres of land. The Shakers have been farming since 1783. On this site you can see Scottish highland cattle, sheep, bees, orchards, gardens … [Read more...] about The Shaker Museum at Sabbath Day Lake, New Goucester

Posted by William Behre on August 16, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Art Fairs · Arts and Crafts · Everything Else · Fine Arts · Museums & Attractions

Visiting Kennebunk’s Brick Store Museum

If you've driven or walked along Main Street in Kennebunk, then you've probably gone right by the Brick Store Museum and never given it a second look. Located on the corner of Main and Dane Streets, the Museum is a cluster of three attached row houses in downtown, across from the Kennebunk Free … [Read more...] about Visiting Kennebunk’s Brick Store Museum

Posted by Leah Ingram on August 9, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Museums & Attractions

Visiting Local Art Galleries From Portsmouth to Portland: A Great Rainy Day Activity for Adults

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About a quarter of all summer days in southern Maine are rainy. If your group is all adults, a rainy day can be enjoyed for free by visiting local art galleries. Of course, it could become a very expensive afternoon if you fall in love with something and end up making a purchase. However, if you … [Read more...] about Visiting Local Art Galleries From Portsmouth to Portland: A Great Rainy Day Activity for Adults

Posted by William Behre on June 12, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Free & Cheap · Museums & Attractions

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