Marrett House Museum
Historic house museum showcasing New England domestic life
Marrett House at a Glance#
Address: Marrett House, Standish, Maine (historic house)
How to Get to Marrett House#
Standish is reachable by car from Portland, Maine (roughly a 20-40 minute drive depending on exact starting point). Local roads connect to the house; check with the town historical society for exact directions and any visitor appointment requirements.
Tips for Visiting Marrett House#
- Check with local historical societies for guided tours that include the house's restored rooms and gardens.
- Visit during summer for house-plantings and garden interpretation events.
- Look for plaques or records explaining the family who built the house - small towns often keep rich archival files.
Best Time to Visit Marrett House#
Best visited in summer for full programming and garden condition; fall is ideal for fewer crowds and seasonal color.
Weather & Climate near Marrett House#
Marrett House's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1185 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -13° - -1° | -13° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -12° - 1° | -11° | 88 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -6° - 6° | -5° | 102 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 12° | 3° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 19° | 12° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 87 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 86 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 8° | 0° | 128 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -9° - 2° | -8° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |