Portland Museum of Art
Museum Major Maine art museum with American and European collections
Maine’s principal art museum in downtown Portland, holding American and European works alongside rotating exhibitions and education programs. Visitors tour galleries and temporary shows and combine a museum visit with nearby waterfront strolls.
How to Get to Portland Museum of Art #
The Portland Museum of Art is on Congress Street in downtown Portland, Maine. From the Portland Transportation Center (Amtrak Downeaster/ground transport) it’s about a 1.0 mile walk (roughly 20-25 minutes) or a short local bus/taxi ride; several Greater Portland METRO bus routes stop on Congress Street. By car it’s about 110 miles north of Boston via I‑95 (roughly a two‑hour drive depending on traffic).
Tips for Visiting Portland Museum of Art #
- Check the Portland Museum of Art's website for current exhibitions and timed-entry or ticketing requirements-buying tickets online in advance avoids lines during busy summer weekends.
- Enter from Congress Street to be closest to the main galleries, and combine your visit with a short walk through the Old Port or nearby Eastern Promenade for additional viewpoints and photo opportunities.
- Aim for a midweek late-morning visit to reduce likelihood of encountering large school groups and to have quieter gallery time with better light for viewing the collection.
Best Time to Visit Portland Museum of Art #
Best to visit outside peak summer weekends-spring, fall, and weekday mornings tend to be quieter.
Weather & Climate near Portland Museum of Art #
Portland Museum of Art'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 -11°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1177 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (120 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
