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Portland Museum of Art Blocks from Portland's historic working waterfront, the PMA shares diverse stories through American, European, and contemporary art.
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Guided by its Art for All mission, the PMA offers free admission times, programs, and visits to the Winslow Homer Studio. With an extensive collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the PMA is the cultural heart of Portland, Maine. The PMA boasts significant holdings of American, European, and contemporary art, as well as iconic works from Maine—highlighting the rich artistic tradition of the state and its artists. The museum brings it all to life with unparalleled programming. From special members events, free school tours, and a commitment to family activities, to PMA Films, curator talks, and tours of the Winslow Homer Studio—it’s all happening at the PMA.

Through exhibitions, programs, school tours, and hands-on workshops, the museum fosters learning, creativity, and belong...
10/08/2026

Through exhibitions, programs, school tours, and hands-on workshops, the museum fosters learning, creativity, and belonging-strengthening Maine’s cultural ecosystem and enriching lives through art.

When you make a gift through your DAF to the Portland Museum of Art you're helping the museum to fulfill its mission of Art for All, ensuring the museum remains a place where art and experiences are accessible.

Dontate online at portlandmuseum.org/daf

PMA | AMP is open to the public! Thank you to everyone who came out for .cup coffee, food, tunes by , and the centerpie...
10/05/2026

PMA | AMP is open to the public! Thank you to everyone who came out for .cup coffee, food, tunes by , and the centerpiece mural by .

AMP is open during museum hours. Stop by whenever you're grabbing lunch, meeting for coffee, or getting some work done in the sun, and keep an eye out for upcoming activities in the space.

PMA | AMP is made possible by:
Douglas and Sharyn Howell
LEVER Architecture
Unum
Urban Projects Collaborative
WholeTrees
Woodhull
With special thanks to the Campus Advancement and Planning Committee for their vision behind this space.

Mural generously supported by Sarah J. Foshay Carpenter & Family

🎃 Welcome to Spooky Season 🐭This October 15, Museum Playdate teams up with Love Lab Studio for a lantern-making activity...
10/03/2026

🎃 Welcome to Spooky Season 🐭

This October 15, Museum Playdate teams up with Love Lab Studio for a lantern-making activity. Craft your own lantern at the PMA, then carry it to Deering Oaks Park on Sunday, October 25 to join Love Lab Studio at the Portland Lantern Walk!

Haunted Tours Return! 👻
October 23 and 30 at 12:00 p.m.
Step inside the 19th-century McLellan House and beyond as PMA educators share spine-tingling stories hidden in the museum's walls.

🖼️ Helene von Strecker Nyce, "Untitled (Mice and Elf Rolling Pumpkin)," n.d., watercolor and ink on paperboard, 4⅞ × 10 in., Portland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Nyce.

Join us in the galleries for a conversation about how artists at the end of the nineteenth century turned to fields, vil...
10/01/2026

Join us in the galleries for a conversation about how artists at the end of the nineteenth century turned to fields, villages, and coastlines to explore the beauty of the natural world. With Andrew Eschelbacher, Deputy Director and Head of Art and Exhibitions

🖼️ Claude Monet, "The Seine at Vétheuil," ca. 1880, oil on canvas, 23 × 28¾ in., Portland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Stuart Symington

09/30/2026

Join us October 2!
Enjoy the space's spectacular mural, painted by Portland artist Jenna Pirello.

Jenna Pirello's bright, saturated palette and geometric forms reference several art historical genealogies at once: the hard-edge abstractions of New York in the 1960s and a long tradition of street art foremost among them. In this inaugural mural commission for PMA's AMP, Pirello quotes the semicircular oculi that punctuate the facade of the museum's I. M. Pei-designed Charles Shipman Payson building next door.

"Eros the Bittersweet, 2026." Acrylic on wooden board. Courtesy of the artist

9 a.m.–11 a.m.: Caroline's Cup serving some complimentary coffee
11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Food Truck
12 p.m.–6 p.m.: Drop-In art Making: Make and take a monotype tree print
DJ Jams FRREVER spins tracks plus table-top activities throughout the day.
Music: 'Just Flow' by Hartzmann on Uppbeat

FREE Admission all day!Join us for Indigenous Peoples’ Day Open House. Explore the galleries, take part in hands-on artm...
09/28/2026

FREE Admission all day!
Join us for Indigenous Peoples’ Day Open House.

Explore the galleries, take part in hands-on artmaking, attend PMA Films: Aanikoobijigan [ancestor / great-grandparent / great-grandchild], all highlighting indigenous art and artists. All offerings are free.

- 10 a.m. Drop-in Art Making: Felt Nature scenes with artist Marissa Joly

- 11 a.m. Spotlight Talk: Wabanaki Art + Artists with Museum Educator Tiffani Ortiz

- 1 p.m. Spotlight Talk: Wabanaki Art + Artists with Museum Educator David Smith

- 2 p.m. PMA Films: Aanikoobijigan [ancestor / great-grandparent / great-grandchild]

Learn more online at https://www.portlandmuseum.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-open-house/

🖼️ Jared Lank (Mi’kmaq, born 1991), "Still from Bay of Herons," 2023, single-channel video with sound, 7 minutes and 15 seconds. Portland Museum of Art, Maine. Museum purchase with exchange funds from the bequest of Howard K. and Alison McEldowney Walter, 2025.46. © Jared Lank. Image courtesy of the artist

The long awaited opening of PMA | AMP is almost here! Join us on October 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for music, food, and a...
09/25/2026

The long awaited opening of PMA | AMP is almost here!

Join us on October 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for music, food, and activities in our new free and publicly accessible pavilion. More details to come!

Enjoy the space's spectacular mural, painted by Portland artist Jenna Pirello.

Learn more at www.portlandmuseum.org/amp-pavilion/

PMA | AMP is made possible by:
Douglas and Sharyn Howell
LEVER Architecture
Unum
Urban Projects Collaborative
WholeTrees
Woodhull
With special thanks to the Campus Advancement and Planning Committee for their vision behind this space.

Mural generously supported by Sarah J. Foshay Carpenter & Family

"PMA's Winslow Homer exhibit recasts the artist in a fresh medium" - by Jorge S. ArangoRarely-exhibited etchings join W...
09/17/2026

"PMA's Winslow Homer exhibit recasts the artist in a fresh medium" - by Jorge S. Arango

Rarely-exhibited etchings join Winslow Homer's iconic watercolors and paintings in this special exhibition, on view through October 18.

Find the full article linked online at portlandmuseum.org/news

Winslow Homer, "Perils of the Sea," 1881, watercolor. Clark Art Institute

Winslow Homer, "Perils of the Sea," 1888, etching. Portland Museum of Art

FREE Homer lecture and exhibition!Join us this Third Thursday for free entry into "Winslow Homer: Painter, Etcher."At 5:...
09/15/2026

FREE Homer lecture and exhibition!

Join us this Third Thursday for free entry into "Winslow Homer: Painter, Etcher."

At 5:30 PM, don't miss "The History That Inspired Homer" with Historian Seth Goldstein, who shares the maritime culture and historic events that fascinated Homer and shaped some of his most iconic works. Registration requested.

Free Admission for All on Third Thursday

Also this Thursday: Museum Playdate, 10 AM to 12 PM, free admission for all ages 6 and under and their caregivers, no registration required. Bring a favorite stuffed animal, enjoy hands-on art activities, and grab free coffee for caregivers.

TFW summer’s barely over and you’re already nostalgic for it.Sanford Robinson Gifford, United States, 1823–1880. "Study ...
09/06/2026

TFW summer’s barely over and you’re already nostalgic for it.

Sanford Robinson Gifford, United States, 1823–1880. "Study for the View from South Mountain in the Catskills," 1873, oil on canvas, 8 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches. Gift of Walter B. and Marcia F. Goldfarb

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