Maine Historical Society and the Wadsworth-Longfellow House

A great historical trip right in downtown Portland. Take a tour or just wander through the public gardens. The tours of the house are great and the restoration was magnificent.
5 7 years ago (09-06-2018)

We really enjoyed our visit. It is a gorgeous place. Kudos to the staff who put their hilarious spin on the "do not touch" signs! I pretty much went on a treasure hunt, looking for one in each room! Our guide was wonderful,too.
5 7 years ago (10-03-2018)

We wanted to visit a museum in Portland that is focused on local history and this was the only one that fit the bill. It was small but quite interesting. It gave us a glimpse of Maine’s past and present through two exhibitions. The first, called “Trade Banners and the Crafts That Built Maine” presented the various trade associations from the mid-1800s, whose collective output was vital to the state’s economy. The second, called “Spark! Maine ART Stories”, showcased the work of contemporary local artists and what Maine means to them. The museum has a nice gift shop offering coffee table books and souvenirs. We stayed for an hour.
5 7 years ago (07-01-2018)

Do much more than I thought. I think I have found my new haunt.
5 7 years ago (17-05-2018)

Knowledgeable, friendly staff and beautifully preserved home full of authentic furniture and artifacts. Especially see the samplers on the wall. The bookstore was great, too, not just a gift shop but well stocked with Maine and Longfellow books.
5 8 years ago (28-05-2017)