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  • Jefie
  • Updated By Jefie on September 14, 2007
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    The Portland Museum of Art is not a very big museum, but it's got an interesting collection. Dating back to 1882, it is the state's oldest and largest art museum and it is comprised of three historic buildings that represent three centuries of art and architecture: the 1801 federal-style McLellan House is connected to the 1983 Post-Modern Charles Shipman Payson Building (designed by I.M. Pei & Partners, well known for the Pyramid at the Louvre) by the 1911 Beaux-Arts L.D.M. Sweat Memorial Galleries.

    The collection includes work from American and European painters representing several movements, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Modernism, Cubism, Surrealism, Realism and Contemporary Art. For me, it was a chance to get better acquainted with American arts, and I especially liked being able to compare American with French Impressionism. The Arts of the New Republic and American Landscape galleries also made it possible to see the work of several painters from Maine, and see the area as it was 200 years ago through their art.

    During summer, the museum is opened every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (late nights on Friday). Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for students and children. The museum staff is very friendly and will make sure to help you enjoy your visit!

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  • Address: 7 Congress Square
  • Phone: 207-775-6148
  • Directions: Located in the Arts District, at the intersection of High, Congress and Free Streets
  • Website: http://www.portlandmuseum.org
  • Other Contact: info@portlandmuseum.org
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  • By Pamela_Peace on September 2, 2002
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    Portland Museum of Art - founded in 1882, is home to decorative and fine arts from the 18th century to present, including works by Homer, Wyeth, and Hartley. This structure is under renovation, the newer building to the rear houses the permanent exhibit and was designed by I.M. Pei.

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  • By mainer50 on August 24, 2002
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  • Check out the Museum of Art, the Children's Museum and the Public Market.
    Portland is a growing city which is improving in quality all the time.

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