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Portland Museum of Art

Portland Museum of Art
Seven Congress Square
207-775-6148

As the largest art museum in the state of Maine, the Portland Museum of Art serves as a vital cultural resource for all who visit. The Museum's collection of more than 18,000 objects is housed in three historic and remarkable buildings showcasing three centuries of art and architecture. With our constantly changing exhibitions and permanent collection, a diverse selection of fine and decorative arts is always on view.


Upcoming Events at Portland Museum of Art

Exhibition - Peggy Bacon: Biting, never Bitter

Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition: As We Are

Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition - Peggy Bacon: Biting, never Bitter

Friday, Jan 10, 2025 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition: As We Are

Friday, Jan 10, 2025 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition - Peggy Bacon: Biting, never Bitter

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition: As We Are

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition - Peggy Bacon: Biting, never Bitter

Sunday, Jan 12, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition: As We Are

Sunday, Jan 12, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition - Peggy Bacon: Biting, never Bitter

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition: As We Are

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition - Peggy Bacon: Biting, never Bitter

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Exhibition: As We Are

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Portland, ME
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Third Thursday: Music with Spencer Albee

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Portland, ME
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Recent News

Portland Museum of Art Happenings Newsletter: December 2024

December Magic at the PMA! Your holiday and vacation guide to festive fun at the PMA! Third Thursday at the PMA 12/19 | 5PM-8PM | FREE Join us for cookies, cocoa, gallery conversation, collage art-making, complimentary gift wrapping…

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Portland Museum of Art News - October 7, 2024

As We Are is right around the corner! Opening October 11, As We Are features painting, photography, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture, and invites visitors to discover the cutting edge of American contemporary art through the lens of Maine’s…

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Portland Museum of Art Presents the Mass Timber Maine Conference: November 13-15, 2024

Be Inspired into Action and Explore at the Mass Timber Maine Conference! Portland, ME -- The Portland Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the Mass Timber Maine Conference, taking place from November 13–15, 2024, in Portland, Maine. This…

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Portland Museum of Art News - January 2024

Start 2024 with artful inspiration Happy New Year from all of us at the PMA! We are so excited for all that’s to come and we can’t wait to share it all with you. START YOUR YEAR WITH ART FREE ALL DAY, EVERY THIRD THURSDAY…

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Portland Museum of Art News - November 2023

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Portland Museum of Art Your PMA October

Fall at the PMA OPENING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6! An immersive encounter with the Caribbean and its diaspora Captivating contemporary works from leading artists of Caribbean descent are placed in dialogue with more than 100 photographs from…

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Portland Museum of Art Your PMA September

LAST WEEKEND ON VIEW: Drawn to the Light: 50 Years of Photography at Maine Media Workshops + College With over 100 artworks spanning five decades, see the remarkable impact of Rockport, Maine on the field of photography. Sunday, September 10 is…

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Want to Help Grow the Portland Museum of Art's Collection?

Bring this artwork back to the PMA The Sights and Sounds of Night by Vincent Smith With your help, the PMA can bring this work of art back to Maine after almost 50 years—as part of its collection. By joining Friends of the Collection, you…

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Portland Museum Of Art News - August 4, 2023

The Color of Light 6-7 p.m. Friday, August 11 In this free program, photographers and educators discuss the resistance to and eventual acceptance of color photography in the fine arts in connection to exhibition Drawn to the Light: 50 Years of…

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Portland Museum Of Art News - June 26, 2023

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Drawn To The Light: 50 Years of Photography at Maine Media Workshops and College at Portland Museum of Art

The remarkable impact of Rockport, Maine on the field of photography. Maine Media Workshops + College has drawn photographers to Rockport, Maine for half a century. Founded in 1973 as the Maine Photographic Workshops, it was one of the few places…

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Portland Museum of Art Happenings - June 2023

THIRD THURSDAY IS ALMOST HERE Third Thursday: 5-8 p.m. July 20 Explore the galleries, enjoy sweet treats from Zephyr Ice, listen to music by DJ Double Dessert, shop and play with Eco-Kids products, and get your drawing done by Portraits as you…

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Portland Museum Of Art News - June 16, 2023

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Portland Museum Of Art News : Passages In American Art Opening May 27, 2023

Passages in American Art is a fundamental reinterpretation of the PMA collection, platforming multiple voices, revealing new ways of looking at some of the museum’s most beloved works of art, and inviting community members to drive the…

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Portland Museum of Art Happenings - May 2023

It's time to take in fresh inspiration with a trip to the PMA! Whether you're looking to treat yourself to a solo day in the galleries or bring your loved ones, we see a trip to the PMA in your future. From now through May 26, you can visit with…

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Portland Museum of Art Happenings - April 2023

Visit the PMA for upcoming programs and fresh inspiration to bring you into the spring season! Slow Art Day 2023 Free program happening 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15 What discoveries can you make when you look slowly at an artwork? Find…

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The Portland Museum Of Art Announces Major Reinstallation Of Permanent Collection Galleries

THE PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART ANNOUNCES MAJOR REINSTALLATION OF PERMANENT COLLECTION GALLERIES A RESPONSIVE AND LIVING INSTALLATION ENTITLED PASSAGES IN AMERICAN ART Opening May 27, 2023 The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is proud to announce a…

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Portland Museum of Art News :Names LEVER Architecture as Winner of International Design Competition

The Portland Museum of Art (PMA), together with Dovetail Design Strategists, is proud to announce that LEVER Architecture (Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA) has been selected to lead the design team for the PMA’s $100 million campus expansion…

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Portland Museum Of Art Names LEVER Architecture As Winner Of International Design Competition

The Portland Museum of Art (PMA), together with Dovetail Design Strategists, is proud to announce that LEVER Architecture (Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA) has been selected to lead the design team for the PMA’s $100 million campus expansion…

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