Portland Museum of Art
Maine · United States
See one of the finest art museums in New England, and learn about its exhibits.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Portland Museum of Art
Welcome to the Portland Museum of Art, the cultural cornerstone of Maine's vibrant coastal metropolis. As you stand before this remarkable institution, take a moment to breathe in the salty air drifting off Casco Bay, a sensory…
Listen in the app2The Congress Street Facade and Entrance
As you approach the main entrance of the Portland Museum of Art, situated prominently at seven Congress Street, you are immediately struck by the striking architectural presence of the Charles Shipman Payson Building. This…
Listen in the app3The Main Atrium and Interior Galleries
Crossing the threshold of the Charles Shipman Payson Building, you are warmly welcomed into the luminous main atrium, the beating heart of the Portland Museum of Art. The transition from the bustling noises of Congress Street to…
Listen in the app4The Winslow Homer Collection
As you navigate deeper into the galleries of the Payson Building, you will arrive at a space that arguably represents the very soul of the Portland Museum of Art: the exhibition dedicated exclusively to the masterful works of…
Listen in the app5The European Masters and Modern Explorations
Leaving the turbulent, distinctly American seascapes of Winslow Homer, your journey transitions into a breathtaking exploration of European mastery and early modernism. This particular section of the museum brilliantly showcases…
Listen in the app6Contemporary Voices and the Avant-Garde
Continuing your deliberate progression through the chronological tapestry of the Portland Museum of Art, you now enter the vibrant, sometimes startling realm of the contemporary galleries. This specific space is a highly dynamic…
Listen in the app7The Historic McLellan House
Prepare yourself for a profound spatial and temporal shift as you transition from the stark, white-cube aesthetics of the contemporary galleries into the historic, enveloping embrace of the McLellan House. This architectural…
Listen in the app8The Sculpture Garden
Emerging from the historic, wood-paneled confines of the McLellan House and the vast interior exhibition galleries, your designated route now leads you out into the open air to explore the museum's beautifully curated sculpture…
Listen in the app9Closing
As your comprehensive journey through the Portland Museum of Art draws to a gentle close, take a prolonged moment to deeply reflect on the extraordinary cultural odyssey you have just undertaken. You have traversed an institution…
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What is Portland Museum of Art?
Portland Museum of Art is a place in Maine · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Maine · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.6534, -70.2618 |
| Last updated |
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