Portland Museum of Art Reviews

Very creatively designed building, full of well-planned exhibits. A favorite time is their Art in Bloom show in February; another great time is when they offer music in their cafe.

A wide variety of art awaits. Something for everyone! It made my heart go pitter pat :)
This museum is a must see.

The museum's standard collection is remarkable! Always worthy of a visit. Nice bistro although its hiding in the lower floor.

PMA is in the somewhat smaller city of Portland, but its vision goes far beyond that. Its focus is Maine and Maine art. We visit each summer and are impressed by the quality of the core collection and the special exhibits and presentations. Our only frustration is that we don't live in Portland so we can't enjoy all the offerings of this excellent institution throughout the year - and yes, even in winter! Do not miss PMA.

As a New Yorker, I have access to magnificent art museums so I know a good one when I visit one. The PMA is terrific! Such an interesting collection! There is a shining example of every genre - Picasso, Monet, Alex Katz, Bellows, Wyeth, Homer. Really impressive. The cafe is lovely and has a nice menu catering to all dietary needs. The docent tour was top notch. This was a great addition to our visit.

I underestimated my trip to the museum. I had no idea that world class works of art would be on display. You will come for the Homers, you will stay for everything else.

We went on a rainy day .. it was nice to walk through but I’m not an arts person so this rating may not be too fair. I would have preferred spending a rainy day doing something else

Loved the museum. Take the elevator to the top floor and walk your way down. A truly diverse selection of art. I have already sent two people there and they loved it.

Enjoyed the exhibits and the buildings were very interesting.
Conveniently located in downtown Portland. Easy walk from our hotel.

Well worth a visit and surprising how much there is in this Museum. There were some very famous artists on display and a varied cross section of pieces. So glad we visited.

Well worth a visit. This museum has a wide ranging collection. The gallery spaces are open yet woven into a web that gradually reveals itself.

Many major artists are represented and it's instructive to see their lesser known works. You'll also likely find work you greatly enjoy created by artists you haven't heard of before. We were very glad we stopped by.

A visit to this museum is a quiet pleasure which will put you in touch with artists who were local or who visited Maine in the past. It is also a visit into the art history of the area. The museum is varied and contains some noteworthy works. It is nicely laid out with easy access to the gallery’s. The menagerie on the fourth floor was an unexpected surprise and fun.

This is a very doable and enjoyable museum. Went when they had a special exhibit featuring N.C. Wyeth. An extensive collection was gathered and proved to be a delight. The written history and narrative provided interesting information. The regular collection throughout the museum is quite varied including Picasso, Monet, Renoir and many more. A great afternoon.

This is a first-class collection of primarily American art works that rivals those of many larger cities - including Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Sargent, and many others. All in a very accessible, well-lit and friendly setting. Staff would volunteer information about exhibits - really made the visit.

My partner and I were in Portland earlier this month for a getaway weekend. We decided to check out this museum since it was a 2 minute walk form our B&B and we found out they have free admission Friday evenings. A great museum, with a great variety of art. There was definitely a focus on New England artists, which was nice to see.

We had a great time in the art museum. I was super surprised they had Picasso, Renoir, Monet, and Degas! Staff was very helpful.

Must get tickets online and wear a mask due to covid-19. Fridays are free from noon-8pm. Parking on street is $1.75 hour free after 6pm. Parking garage is $3 an hour.

We spent just shy of 2 hours in the museum. A couple wings/galleries were closed. We still had fun! They even had a piece of Picasso earthenware near the cafe! Well worth the visit!

I did not get to go inside the museum though I found out they are open late on Fridays with free admission. The cost is $15 at other times. The sculpture garden is fun with some interesting things to see. They also have benches to sit on if you would like to sip your coffee there. It is right next to a Starbucks!

We went for a special exhibit of basket weaving by Jeremy Frey, a Maine artist. The feature exhibition was great, and the layout of the museum is very nice. Looking at the second floor and some of the first floor, the focus is really on Maine artists. It's nice to see Maine's largest city focus on Maine's talent. On a counter-point, it was not obvious that there was a great variety of art, compared to the Currier Museum in Manchester, NH, which has some medieval and modern art on prominent display. Also the Portland Museum seems to take a modern interpetation of some works, e.g. referencing overfishing and lack of minority representation. Certainly relevant and good points, but, I wonder if the artists 100 years ago were thinking about these issues.

As with many things these days parking is an issue. When I first visited the museum about 20 years ago there was a large parking lot next door where you could pay to park all day. That lot seems to have taken over by a health company, so now the parking is on the street with a 2-hour limit. Overall, travelling to see sights is getting more and more limited by lack of somewhere to put your car.

The museum is composed of 3 buildings. One building is itself an exhibit of old Portland. Many of the pieces reflect an interest in Maine artists or artists portraying Maine. There are also some nice impressionist pieces and more modern artists. I was there for a focus on sculpture "off the pedestal." I found it an hour's activity.

The cafe is large and airy, despite being on the ground floor. It served wine, beer, and cider. It was a pleasant place to hang.

The museum was also showing Kubo and the Two Strings. The Portland OR museum of art had an exhibit on Studio Laika that created Kubo. I was happy to get the chance to see the actual movie after seeing an exhibit on its creation. Check the museum website to see what they are offering. I spent almost 3 hours including the film. I had gotten a GroupOn for the museum so the afternoon ran me $8.50!

Great carribean exhibit, as well as very interesting sculptures related to birds and sealife. Classics are here too - Renoir, Sargent, Whistler.

Portland is a great place to see some art and the Portland Museum of Art is a not to be missed part of that show!

Recently visited the PMA and was not disappointed. Especially enjoyed the Bernard Langlais exhibition!

We picked this museum based on its reviews and it was a good idea. The collection was very nice and I discovered a few French paintings I did not know such as one Renoir and one Magritte. The House inside the museum was interesting also. Worth the visit.

The art museum was lovely. It had much more than we ever expected. However when we went it was cold and rainy and the outside sculptures were unable to be viewed up-close. They have many famous artist but they also have a lot of local artist featured. The gift shop was nice too.

I went here during the Caribbean exhibit, which was quite interesting. The museum is much larger than I expected, it's 3 buildings and the main building has 4 floors, not including the cafe. We spent 1.5-2 hours here, and it was well worth the time.

Excellent Art Gallery, Learnt a lot about Black artists in Oregon. A Brilliant exhibition of the type every US state should have.

Nice collection with some wonderful art. Unfortunately, the museum has many references to its social positions. There are lots of references to the plight of Native Americans, slavery, climate change, the patriarchy... This commentary gets in the way of what would otherwise be an enjoyable experience.

I was racially profiled and followed for using a respirator due to MCAS, Axial Spondylitis, and JIA (all auto-immune disorders). What a blessing that others' immune systems work to protect them, but mine doesn't work at all. I just wanted to enjoy some art and practice sketching some forms, but I felt very unwelcome here. I was condescended to and questioned as well as laughed at by staff. Super fun!

Well worth visiting, it's not large in size, but big in quality of exhibitions. They have a wonderful collection of Homer and other American artists, and display them well with good notes, and excellent docent tours. I attended a photo exhibit there, and it was both well curated and well displayed. Whenever I am in Portland and have some time to spare, it's a "must stop" for me.

I'm not an art connoisseur, but I thought that this would be a short curiosity visit to satisfy my mother in law... I actually had a great time. The artwork is really spectacular, particularly the Homer collection. Thoughtful layout of exhibitions and a great flow made this an enjoyable afternoon at the museum.

A wonderful museum with a fantastic collection of Winslow Homer works. It houses pieces by many favorites - Wyeth, Cassatt, Renoir, Picasso, etc. and is easy to get around with wonderful lighting and super helpful staff. Loved, loved, loved the special exhibit "The Art of Ashley Bryan". Well worth the admission price but is free on Friday nights!

We spent a few days in Portland, enjoying the fall foliage, and the relaxed small-city life, as well as great seafood. As in other cities we visited, we set aside time for the Museum of Art. It is centrally located, and it is a well-appointed museum, worth a couple of leisurely hours. Distributed over three floors in a modern building, it also offers a small sculpture garden outside. This is a great example of how challenging it is for a smaller museum to compete with the huge, large capital museums (New York, Chicago, London, Paris, etc.). While expertly curated, with art nicely displayed and clustered, don't expect any world-famous masterpieces, although there are a few examples of the work of some famous artists. The collection is more interesting when focused on local and regional art, and here, the sense of history comes through. Spend time on the collection of Native American objects, as well as art that reflects the maritime history of the city. There is a nice gift shop and cafe, to complete the experience

We had a lovely time at this museum. It is larger than you would think & has a diverse selection of art. Including current exhibits. We saw SC Wyeth today. It was excellent.

Great collection international and local art. The museum has good flows through galleries. It has a lot of natural light. The outdoor sculpture gardens can be viewed from stairways. As the museum has grown it has graphed onto the Mclellan house which has its own history. You should plan on at least 2 to 3 hours. These is a small cafe for light snacks.

At this time (April 2021), the Museum is accepting reservations for visiting. Although Portland is a small city, the Museum has a national class collection. It ranges from New England artists to works from around the world. The building is well laid out and it is easy to navigate. You will find well-known artists, such as Renoir and Wyeth, and stunning sculptures. It is well worth the trip.

Every staff member was friendly and happy to answer questions. There is also a small gift shop.

Small, but manageable. Not overwhelming. I enjoyed the beautiful paintings. The Clifford Ross Sightlines exhibit was my favorite.

The Portland Museum of Art has wonderful displays of extensive collections and renowned exhibits on the three floors building. Snack area and gift shop available. Entrance fee required but free on Fridays.

Interesting collection of art. We used a groupon which made it feel more worth the money. Not bad if you have the time.

If you are used to the MFA in Boston, this is a much smaller art museum but the pieces are beautiful and they were very welcoming to our family.

I loved this museum which curates special exhibits that are intimate in size and also holds a remarkable permanent collection. Well worth the effort. Good little cafe as well.

Nice museum and worth a visit. I am not sure if is air conditioned because it was pretty warm. The permanent collection is nice, like any smaller city’s art museum, but the special exhibit of David Driskell’s work was wonderful. Definitely check it out if it is still there!

For a small city art museum, their permanent and travelling exhibits are remarkably rich and diverse. I think that they could be more creative in the way they design the visitor experience. Organizing their permanent collection more or less chronologically feels overly didactic. Excellent little cafe and gift shop.

Different collections on different floors. Photography, Winslow Homer, sculpture garden. Kept saying “That’s here? Wow!”

Small collection but very high quality pieces. We did not have a lot of time and could have stayed longer. Thought there would be more Winslow Homer but was still happy with the pieces I did see.

This was a really good museum with a surprising collection from artists such as Monet and Picasso as well as other names that even casual art fans would recognize. There was paintings, sculpture photographs, digital art, a little bit of everything.

This smaller museum is simply a boon to Portland. Situated within walking distance from nearly everywhere in the city, the museum is well defined by its collection and presentation. A visitor can see much in two hours and enjoy so much more in four! The special exhibits are not to be missed...they change regularly. Just a lovely, historic museum, one not to miss.

OK, so this is not the Met, Chicago Art Institute, Boston or Phili, however, it is still a fine art museum that has the many of the big names, especially French Impressionist. Though not a large museum, it is large enough to hold your interest for some time. In my opinion it is the best art museum in the Northwest. It really is a must see if you are in the Portland area!

A lovely time always, elegant, quiet, clean, upscale, interesting.. im a fan, I do wish they would rotate the art a little more frequently, thats all!

Some amazing pieces of art - really displayed well. Great flow and some real surprises. All in all a great use of a couple of hours.

What a treat! The main museum took us 3 hours to fully see all the exhibits. Wonderful varied American and local art, sculpture, oils and watercolors. The Winslow Homer paintings with Singer Sargent were magnificent. The tour to Winslow’s studio on Prouts Neck gave us insight into who and what he was as an artist and a man. Photographs of the area at the time his studio was moved in 1886 to today shows a steady build up of the area. Enough so it is difficult to imagine he would have any privacy today. One sees Cannon rock and the rocks that make up the Weatherbeaten series. This is a DO NOT MISS for any devotee of Winslow Homer!

Current exhibit near entrance. No signs or info. given out about any other exhibits so we didn’t know if the rest was their permanent collection. They have a little of everything. Cafe , gift shop. Good stop on a rainy or hot day.

We drove 2.5 hours to Portland for an NC Wyeth exhibit, and we were not disappointed. It was well curated and well presented.
Parking is not readily visible; we parked in a parking garage about two blocks north, close to the Cross event center. By the time we left, the garage was full and the local lots we're charging a $10 event parking fee.
The permanent collection has a good selection of works by big name artists with Maine connections, notably Homer, the Wyeths, Rockwell Kent, Marsden Hartley, Robert Henri, and more.
There's a good selection of sculpture, and the attached McClellan House has fine dishes and silverplate.
As is usually the case in regional museums, there's also a wide range of international artists represented by one or a few pieces, like Picasso and Matisse, John Singer Sargent and Gilbert Stuart, Albert Bierstadt and (my favorite) Frederic Edwin Church. Lorna discovered Max Pechstein there.
In all, there are 5 floors plus the attached McClellan House, and they have Winslow Homer's studio out at nearby Prout's Neck. It's easy to spend 2-3 hours here. There's a small cage downstairs with a modest selection of good quality fare right beside some fine art glass and porcelain. The gift shop is not huge, but it's pretty good.

The designers of this place got it just right. Not overwhelming like the MFA in Boston but very approachable and limited. You don't feel as if you missed much after two hours. And the food available is quite acceptable. This was the highlight of our visit to the city.

Loved the museum, choice of art and the architecture. Would have loved to see a cafe. The exhibits were curated well. I was very happy to see Maine artists and the few Wyeth paintings.

I went there specifically this time to see a few special exhibits, but I always enjoy viewing their superb collection of works by Renoir, Cassatt, Homer, Hopper, Picasso, Sisley, Monet, Sargent, the Wyeths, and too many other artists to name here. Its permanent collection is comprised of over 18,000 artworks, including several European masterpieces. There's no entry fee on Friday evenings.

Portland Museum of Art has something for everyone -- even kids or spouses who hate museums. Their collection spills over into the gardens, and the building itself is a wonderful architectural masterpiece. This is a must-see Portland visit!

Went with my mother this past weekend. It was a lot of fun, the exhibits were well put together and had a wide variety of things. I really enjoyed the oil paintings by all the different artists who spent time in Maine. In the museum are also a couple Monets! Which makes any museum definitely worth a visit! Everyone there was very friendly as well.

It's well worth a walk through this small but interesting museum. The buildings themselves are beautiful, the special exhibits are generally well done, even the auditorium is a lovely space. A perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.

The Portland Museum of Art was phenomenal. I am used to great NYC museums and this museum was exceptional.

Went to see the NC Wyeth retrospective--very well done. And then added the Winslow Homer studio tour. This is a shout out to first the PMA for the wonderful museum. But it's also a shout to to the city of Portland. I confess coming here thinking would be a down in tooth old new England town. Not so--it was fabulous. A town easily walkable with great sights and restaurants. Wonderful people. If you have not been to Portland put it on your list. The Museum has a Winslow Homer/Frederick Remington show next summer--but spend time in the town. It's a gem. We are combining a schooner trip and ending up in Portland for the next PMA exhibit.

We have been to a few art galleries and were disappointed here. The art they had on display was not our taste. There were not many pieces of art that both my husband and I thought were that great. It was a disappointment for us.

Loved it! Went with my girlfriends. A stellar outing! Definitely coming back with my mom when she visits next month :)

We had a groupon for 8 people and got 50% off! So easy to use and had a great time. No parking at the place so make sure you take time to find a spot. Never felt rushed or had to move quicker than I wanted to, They had elevators and restaurant as well as bathrooms, all easy to get to. Our group spent about 2 hours there which was a perfect amount of time.

Really liked the Homer/Remington exhibit. Helpful commentary on the paintings though I could have done without the PC commentary.

Interesting collection of themed exhibits. Not a world class museum but worth visiting. Was able to enjoy the collections in less than two hours.

An amazing collection of works spanning the career of "the first" Wyeth. Amazing talent and fascinating to see how his work changed over the years. We happened to arrive during the Free Friday Evening, but would have been worth the admission. Wandered around the rest of the museum... lots to see. We will be back.

What a great little museum! Being handicapped, the staff went out of their way to ensure that I was able to get to both floors and even told me about the antique elevator I was riding in.

Well set up. Attractive with great space and lighting. Exhibits were varied and interesting. Gift shop had very appropriate items tied into items exhibited at museum allowing patrons to take home the experience.

We went to the museum during the free time on Friday night. I'm glad we didn't pay as we were very disappointed with this museum. The layout is bad, didn't care for most of the art they have displayed. They do have some nice Winslow Homer pieces. We just expected more pieces and how they have pieces grouped didn't make sense. It was a little dirty and seems run down for a art museum. There are much better art museums in smaller cities than this one.

Drove up to Portland for the day to take in the N.C. Wyeth exhibition. It was an excellent retrospective of the artist/illustrator's life work. It was a great size...well laid out...good descriptive signage...that told an interesting narrative about the artist. We also toured the four-story IM Pei-designed building after seeing the Wyeth show. It is a great size as it was not overwhelming. There was a varied collection of art with representative pieces from a range of periods and genres. Painting, sculpture and crafts were well represented. It was not crowded so we could move in a leisurely way throughout the building spending as much time as we wanted with specific pieces. We will need to come back to see the rest of the museum and to fully enjoy the museum's sculpture garden without snow on the ground!

Loved the art on display and although they didn’t have a lot of it by famous artists, there were a few including Andrew Wyeth, Renoir, Monet and Miro. One of the galleries was closed. There was a small sculpture that a guard “played” at 11 and 3 so we got to hear it, interesting. Sounds like church bells to me.

Wonderful art display!

Enjoyed the architecture of the home and beautiful staircase!

Beautiful facility, handicapped accessible.
Security in every area.

Windows were being cleaned as we were there.

Cafe in the basement level, Gift Shop on the main level.

I would highly recommend this facility!

We spent about an hour and a half in the museum. We started with the Caribbean exhibit but parts of it rubbed me the wrong way so I walked out. Going upstairs we were intrigued by the wide variety of nice art and the vintage frames really blew me away. Make sure you visit the original buildings, phenomenal art and architecture.

Loved this museum! The house rehab and its history were fascinating - we had a great attendant share the property with us and he was obviously well-versed - took us back in time!

The museum is doing timed entry now, so go to the web site to buy tickets in advance.
The museum web site is a little goofy, but at least when we checked in at our designated time, the front desk had a record of our ticket purchase even though our tickets were not emailed nor was our purchase confirmed by email. The Remington -- Homer exhibit alone was worth the price of admission. Great way to spend a couple hours on a rainy day.

What a collection! This Museum has something for everybody. Fun, funky neighborhood. Easy -to- moderate walk from Old Port. Don't hesitate..GO!!

Nice mix of artists, both local and famous. Great venue to visit when weather is uncooperative. Sits next door to Children's Museum so good spot for traveling families.

Once again this museum blows me away. I have watched it grow over past 8 to 9 years. It a must stop in Portland any time of the year.

My family spent a lovely afternoon at the Museum of Art enjoying the historical paintings, glassware and sculptors. The Cafe was a delicious treat with adjacent child-focused activity area. A definite for any visit to Portland!

A cool multi floor museum with many different styles of art and plenty of varied subject matter. They even have some bizarre modern art installations too. You’ll definitely recognize some of the artist names you’ll see in here. I personally loved the 4th floor dedicated to animals in art as well as the many beautiful landscape paintings I saw interspersed on the floors. The value is even better when the entry fee is free on Friday nights. A really fun way to spend a few hours in Portland.

Interesting museum. It has a small collection from various artists. There are a couple different houses and levels to the museum and there is also an outdoor sculpture garden. You only need 1-2 hours to visit. Worth a stop.

A nice general smattering of at from American Colonial through modern. We did enjoy
the impressionist group as well as the special exhibit. Some of the outdoor sculpture was interesting.

The staff was friendly. Parking was easy. But finding the front door was a bit of a challenge.

We went on first Friday when there's no admission from 4-8pm and were pleasantly surprised at the collection. There was a special exhibit from Driskell and it was impressive.

Not one of the world’s largest museums but one that is worth a visit. Very interesting collections. Some impressionists, some modern art and some renaissance art. All nicely displayed and easily viewed. On our visit we were lucky to see a Winslow Homer exhibit. His studio is also part of the museum. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Would definitely visit again and recommend it to my friends when the visit Portland.

This museum is the perfect size for Portland. Take advantage of free admission on Friday evenings! Wonderful exhibits and an impressive permanent collection. I love that they include a lot of photography. My favorite exhibits are often on the very top floor--don't miss that!

An important tip - the museum is free on Fridays from 4-8. In August of 2022 I saw a terrific exhibit of Katherine Bradford's work; she is an artist I was not familiar with. I loved the work on view. The short video of the artist speaking about her work was informative and interesting. Artists are often unintelligible when they talk about their work. That was not the case for Bradford. The QR codes by some pictures had helpful material. I loved the colors Bradford used and the composition of her paintings. An extra treat this past Friday was a 1-hour concert by the Bach Virtuosi. I didn't find the rest of the museum exciting, but the special exhibitions seem to be, in fact, special.

Six years ago I saw a terrific exhibit at this museum of O’Keeffe, Stettheimer, Torr, Zorach: Women Modernists in New York. From what I can see of their past exhibitions, they are uniformly interesting and worthwhile.

Whether you are a resident of the Portland area or visiting as my wife and I were, you should be sure to spend any time you can at the Museum. The Noguchi traveling exhibit was an unexpected treat. And there were other special and regular exhibits that also made our visit there something we will never forget.

Great cold or rainy day activity, or any weather for that matter, nice selections of pieces, well maintained and clean building. Staff very helpful and willing to give info or tips. Four floors to view art, very interesting pieces. Restrooms and café located in lower level. Parking is on street, meters. Photography is allowed for the most part, just no flash allowed. Plan for a couple of hours.

Had read a lot about how nice the Portland Museum of Art was, so when we needed a rainy afternoon back up plan, we headed over. Wow! Very impressive art museum that rivals that of many large cities. Definitely glad we did have a rainy afternoon, as we might have missed this gem.

We arrived just before it opened at 10am on a Monday. Soon there was quite a number of visitors. We asked how to approach a vision of just a couple of hours and were encouraged to start on the 4th floor and work our way down as interests and time allowed. Nonflash Phots were encouraged, along with sharing them on social media! We were captivated by the "Animalists" exhibit as soon as we stepped off the elevator. The wide range of exhibits from inlaid furniture, sculpture, glass, pottery and more was more than we expected. From one floor we could see them setting up the Wyeth exhibit opening in a few days. Wish we could have been there for it! In all we were there over 2 hours and know that we rushed through. The museum shop had some truly wonderful items. The McClellan House gallery is attached and included in the admission. It has been beautifully renovated and if you can, do spend some time there and follow its ownership from inception to present day. It was a lovely day and we spent about 15 minutes just sitting in the sculpture in the Joan B Burns Garden before leaving.

We've been to many museums, NYC, Phili, and we really enjoyed the style of this museum. Really some interesting modern art. Very nice interior and love the gift shop and cafes

Beautiful, ecclectic art works on four floors plus an annex. Surprisingly they even had some of the Great Masters on display, Picasso and Degas among them. Wonderful way to spend a morning.

Great building, well-curated collection which is displayed and lit well. One of the best galleries we have visited.

I have never seen a museum with a more eclectic collection than this one. Probably because of the different tastes of the people who collected and donated. It is not a huge place but maybe just that and the small but nice collections make it interesting.
The things I liked most were a Moran and a Marguerite portrait (2nd and 3rd. floor).
There was also a small painting of Jongkind and some intriguing modern art (left handprint).
But again, an enjoyable mishmash of names and quality.

Well presented in light airy galleries. Good cafe and open common spaces with a pleasant garden for sunny viewing of outdoor art pieces

The main building is quite well designed to display art, with many levels that overlap so you get a peak at what's comming up. The other two buildings are less impressive,but more historical. The collection itself is eclectic and of high quality with works by artists ranging from Pablo Picasso to local favorite Winslow Homer. I was also happy to see works like William Zorach's "The Spirit of the Dance" whose NYC's counterparts I'm quite familiar with.The docent tour was also quite good.

I was happy to see the feature exhibit from African American and local artist David Driskell. A great display of his work and life. Also very pleasantly surprised to see pieces from Gaugin to Renoir to Picasso. Best yet, as a member of my local museum, MAM, I was able to use reciprocity. A win - win!

you can get by the lack of information about what is where and how to visit, it’s a very good museum. All the give you is a floor plan that tells you where the rooms are, but no description of what is in each room! So you are sent out with only a general idea of what there is to see. If you have a few days to spend here and can go from room to room, fine, but if you want to spend half a day there, you’re lost! Dop lots of research first so you know what to look for and where to find it.

A small museum but lots to see.  We spent about 75 minutes, but we're kind of quick; Fridays are free (when we went), but a couple of galleries were closed.  There's Monet, Renoir, Degas, Sargent, lots of Maine artists.  The sculpture garden can be seen from the sidewalk, but was not very exciting.

The art museum reminded me a bit of MOMA. They had an eclectic array of art and some very interesting pieces.

This modest art museum is wonderful. For it's size I recommend the stop. Enjoyed seeing two Renoir's on exhibit also!

My wife and I toured this museum of art and also the restored home connected to the museum. Both are very much worth the time to tour. Displays are placed so you have lot of room and can take your time to tour.

Went to see the Crafts exhibit through time and the new acquisitions. Both are very interesting. You can see how the avant-garde works of the 50s, 60s, etc, influenced art and culture over time.
In the recent acquisitions, you get a glimpse of the breadth of what is collected and why.

We’ve vited the Portland Art Museum several times and have never been disappointed. Lovely exhibits.

I did not expect the museum’s collection to offer such an interesting selection of paintings by European artists - Monet, Renoir, Picasso; Léger, Degas. Art movements, from Impressionism to Surrealism, can be enjoyed in a spacious and comfortable environment. Beautiful paintings by American artists Homer and Wyeth can also be admired. A visit to the Portland Museum of Art is a must when in New England.

Came here with girlfriend and we easily whiled away a couple of hours whilst waiting for the fog to clear (it didn't). Very short walk to get there from centre of Portland. The temporary exhibit of Caribbean Art was thought-provoking and unexpected. I really enjoyed the more nautical-themed works. Only thing I would say is that it might be a little pricey for people in their 20s.

What a treat to have the free admission on Friday afternoon. This generosity helps bring the arts to a wider audience, and is a real boon to those tourists on a budget. I visited with my college-age daughter, and we were warmly welcomed upon entering by the greeter who approached us. He could not have been nicer. He offered us a museum brochure, explained the "lay of the land," and gave his recommendation for our short visit. He even answered our non-museum question about a restaurant recommendation for after our visit.

The museum is well laid out and not overly crowded with items on display. This keeps it from being overwhelming or easy to get lost in. The variety of items means there is something for everyone, and also enough to keep things interesting if you're looking to be introduced to artists unfamiliar to you.

Much of the first floor was in the process of getting a new display, I believe, but we had plenty to keep us busy on the other 3 floors. We didn't make it to the outdoor sculpture garden this time, or the McClellan House, both of which I gather would be worth the time.

The suspended birds above the ramp between 2 floors were a delight. Proof that not all art is found on walls!

The gift shop was very well stocked with beautiful things, and had I had more time, I might have walked away with a bag full of gifts. I was delighted to see that they stocked both a greeting card as well as books by an artist I was introduced to there in the exhibit halls, Dahlov Ipcar.

We didn't partake, but there is a museum cafe as well, which is so handy when you need a break but don't wish to leave the premises.

This museum was well worth the time for us. We'd go back for future special exhibits and to see the things we missed this time.

Great museum if you have time to wander around. The old house is interesting but it feels a little forced. Would like to see period pieces set up in there.

The permanent collection is great and a must for Winslow Homer fans, but we've been impressed by the excellence of the temporary exhibits and their presentation. While we were there we saw American landscapes that included a Sargent water color we'd never encountered before.

Excellent exhibit about a very exciting time in American crafts. Permanent collection quite nice. Lovely museum. Nice cafe in lower level and gift shop with nice variety.

Food and impeccable service didn’t disappoint! Great wine list with many half bottles offered. Husband enjoyed the lamb. Desserts were amazing.

The Portland Museum of art is definitely worth checking out. Even if it is just to see Death of a Pearl Diver. A nice mix of classic and modern art. The sculpture garden outside is a nice touch and is free to the public.

We spent some time at the Portland Museum of Art looking at the exhibit on Mt. St. Helens and also at the permanent collection of European art. The exhibit on Mt. St. Helens had photographs, paintings, and some technical data. It was very interesting. The European collection has some pieces from as early as the 14th century up through late 19th century. Contemporary art is housed in a separate building which we did not have time to peruse. For a small city I thought that their selections were very good and representative of art from the time period.

The PMA is worth the price ($17) ; three floors of well curated exhibits of American art. Snack area available but gift shop is just average.

The museum really goes out of its way to make the experience welcoming and engaging for kids. Take advantage of the supplies they provide for kiddos and enjoy this gem of a museum.

We visited during the First Friday Art Walk. Fun to be out with the locals and tourists. We spent and hour or so and visited all of the first building. The permanent collection is big so what is on display rotate. Many Homers and Wyeths. If you have more time than we did and enjoy art, the admission would be worth the price.

We had read good things about this museum and were happy we visited. We loved the special exhibit about the Haystack crafts movement from the 1950's. Our only criticism was that if there
was a sequence of exhibits on the third floor it was less than obvious to us so we hopped from one time frame to another rather randomly. We want to come back and see more.

The PMA is relatively small with works representing a number of different periods of art and exhibiting them all well. An enjoyable 90 minute visit.

definitely worth a visit for the special exhibits and permanent collection which is bigger and better than I anticipated.

We were only in Portland for one night, but visiting the art museum was a great addition to our short time here. They have a very nice collection including a few of my favorites (Homer Winslow, Andrew Wyeth, and David Johnson). Upon entering the staff were very welcoming.

This small museum has a nice collection of art featuring some Maine artists as well as some fine impressionists. We particularly wanted to see the current Americans Abroad exhibit and were rewarded with works by John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt and others.

We luckily saw that there was an opportunity to go for free from 5-9pm. I am so glad we went. I particularly enjoyed the displays about N.C. Wyeth. There are many different types of art that would engage individuals interested in different forms of art.

Not a bad collection for a local art museum. Don't go expecting the MFA Boston however.

My hope in attending a fine art museum is to see beauty, creativity, and personal expression...and to leave feeling emotionally lifted by the experience. That didn't happen at the PMA.

What I found particularly irritating AND tiresome was the need for the museum to accompany many of the individual fine art paintings with uninformative, woke descriptions. These editorialized on the presumed connections of the dead white guys art to various wrongs of the past including slavery, colonialism, discrimination against women, exploitation of nature, etc...

Might it also be said the descriptions add nothing to the real understanding of the paintings. And the only qualification for writing them in many cases seemed to be the connection of the individual to an oppressed people group. Miserable.

We arrived not expecting much as we had read the reviews on Tripadvisor and what a wonderful surprise it was . The art is intelligently displayed with clear informative background notes to make it easily accessible. The range of artists include almost all the great influencers of the last two centuries- what an absolute treat . Also on a more serious note it was a real education on the formation of the United States with the wide displacement of the indigenous people and how art formed a major role in deceiving the truth of the presence of these native owners of the land

I wasn’t sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by the major artists scored by the museum (Picasso, Renoir, Kandinsky, Cassatt, Chahuly, Rodin, etc.)

Took advantage of the free Friday evening. Surprising variety of classic painters, impressionists, cubists and local artists. Great way to spend the evening.

Really nice museum. Well presented works of art. Learned from the descriptions. Good size, not overwhelmed. Was happily surprised by Avedon, a great Andrew Wyeth beach painting, degas, Winslow Homer, Kandinsky, Mary Cassat, and Renoir. It was a joy.

My wife and I spent hours here, viewing not only the old masters and impressionists, but the special exhibitions -- and videos: of a master basket maker at work, and a Nan Goldin tour de force. What an unexpected great time!

The museum has wonderful local and modern art collections and is free on Fridays in the late afternoon and early evening.

The museum was much larger than I expected and a great way to spend a cold, rainy day browsing art. One of the highlights was discovering that part of the museum is housed in a historic home, which added a unique and charming surprise to the overall experience.

This small museum is carefully laid out and has several exquisite pieces of art. There is a beautiful Homer, and some lovely Sargents. The special exhibitions are a treat as well. Make sure to make it a stop when you are in Portland!

Go see this museum, it has a lovely collection. Lots of mostly modern American art on display with a few French impressionists thrown in for good measure. Nice airy space to walk around and enjoy.

1st time for everything took the tour with trained art guides. Enjoy the back and back about the art. Well done PMA.

Hands down, one of the worst museums I have visited (and I have been to museums on 4 continents). Front desk person was going through some issues…and made sure everyone knew it. First floor was an exhibit on basket weaving. I tried hard to figure out how 100 baskets was art..or even interesting, but couldn’t. 2nd and third floor has sub-par MOMA rejects….sprinkled with the occasional Monet or John Singer Sargent…and even some from Winslow Homer. However (wait for it)…all the paintings by anyone who was white included a screed about racism, male dominance and the evils of manifest destiny. There were also several mountings that talked about “My Truth”. The only reason we went there was because it was raining outside and we ducked in to check it out…what a mistake. Avoid at all costs !!!

While on a tour, the museum was mentioned as being free on Fridays and open until 8 pm. So we thought....why not? It was a beautiful museum! I enjoyed the bookstore and thought it was great they also had a movie playing on the lower level in their theater (so cool).

Spent a lovely afternoon here on a cold weekend and we were pleasantly surprised. It is bigger than I expected with a good collection and lots to see.
I don’t understand art too much, but I still had a good time.
The facilities were clean and well maintained. It’s modern and elevators to help you access other floors
If you are looking for a break, there is a café at the basement level that sells beverages and snacks with some limited seating. All of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.

Very fine collection. Highlights: landscapes in the Monhegan Island room by Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper and Emil James Bisttram, and special show of Richard Avedon portraits. Try to be there at 11 am when a curator plays the Harry Bertoi "Small Sonambient Sculpture." Don't miss birds and animal gallery on top floor. Very good coffee and treats in cafe in basement.

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by the size and good quality of the art in this museum. The admission attendant was pleasant and friendly. We did not ask for, and were not offered, any sort of brochure, so we nearly missed seeing the impressive second and third stories.

Our one complaint was that it was difficult, before we visited, to figure out from their website and recorded phone message whether or not they would be open on the Monday holiday when we wanted to visit. They should update both of those to reflect the current hours. (There was one place online that said they would be open, but there was another that indicated they would not. Their phone message did not say they would be open, but in fact they were, for which we were grateful).

What a pleasant surprise this was. It is not a large museum, but it is packed with art pieces by some of the best - Calder, Picasso, Monet, etc. I would recommend at least 2 hours to appreciate all of its offerings.

This is a very nice museum, easily doable in under 2 hours. Every place in Portland is within walking distance.

The Portland Museum of Art is well laid out with some really beautiful exhibits. It's a great way to spend a few hours!

Impressive exhibitions especially Winslow Homer paintings and incredible contemporary pieces of fine art. Staff is highly knowledgeable and very friendly - great cafe and great museum shop as well!

The Winslow's Homer tour is highly recommended! A great experience you wonkt forget!

This is a fantastic museum - never disappoints! Great showing of local artists. Can be viewed easily in 1-1/2 hours. Great museum store.

We really enjoyed our day at the museum, taking a break for a few hours in the middle for some sun. The museum building itself is beautifully designed, feeling light and spacious. There is an interesting range of exhibits from very modern pieces to earlier works. We particularly enjoyed some John Singer Sargent portraits, the sculpture of the pearl fisherman, and the photographic exhibition of many of Clarence H. White works. It was also lovely to discuss some of the pieces with a friendly guide on the second floor (middle aged gentleman, didn’t catch his name). Thank you

There is now an exhibition of Edward Wyeth’s work. It was beautifully curated and there is an extensive collection of his work. He is the father of AndrewWyeth, a more famous painter, but both are quite good artists.
The layout of the museum is nice, with views of gardens and an historic house is included in the admission feel.

We had no idea just how extensive the Portland Museum of Art is!! There were paintings there by such masters as Renoir, Winslow Homer and Claude Monet. Around every corner was another delightful display, and they seemed to go on forever. Outside displays were also fun and beautiful, and we enjoyed photographing everything, which was allowed without flash. The only issues we had at all were finding it via GPS (which did not recognize 7 Congress Square AT ALL, and of course the rather pricey parking in Portland. However, the museum was fabulous, the staff was friendly and informative, and a wonderful 2 hours was thoroughly enjoyed.

While the museum did have some nice pieces, there was a lot of fluff and some pretty awful modern "art" (sugar in a bowl with water poured on it is NOT art). Worse was the woke editorial/opinion pieces on the art description/informational write-ups. They added nothing and simply were screeds that some from the wacahachee tribe were allowed to add to each piece, hastening our exit.

Museum was opened for First Friday events. Had the opportunity to walk around and enjoy all the amazing art work.

After we viewed the N.C. Wyeth special exhibit, we continued to explore this museum. It has an eclectic and varied collection, including part of a historic mansion, Maine artists, both modern and classic paintings. Our first feeling was one of confusion, as we could not find any guide to what and where anything is located. But we walked the entire museum and it is awesome. The space is interesting, too.

I enjoyed my visit to the Portland Museum of Art. I went in the late afternoon on a Friday so it was free (though I think it's always free if you're under 21). There were several galleries that all seemed interesting. In the 90 minutes I was there I visited three of them - Passages in American Art is definitely worth seeing if you visit.

Beautiful museum with a variety of art. Staff is courteous, funny, helpful, and knowledgeable. I’m not an art buff, so it was a quick look around for me, in and out in an hour- hour and a half, which was enough to feel like I got my money’s worth. Was also a nice relaxing addition to an already relaxing weekend. There is a cafe, but with all of the amazing restaurants in the area, I wouldn’t bother.
Definitely stop in if you’re in Portland.

The temporary exhibit about shoes, which called “ Future Now” is impressive. Do not skip it…. Very interesting so say the least. The rest of collections are good, they have something of every thing, of course the famous and best works of the renown artists, but good enough for a quick visit.

I so enjoyed the PMA, a helpful staff and such a wide variety of art, and exhibits displaying art by local children. Such a wonderful idea, getting young people into the museum and appreciating and creating art at a young age. Smart.

Hours should be updated to reflect the museum is Closed on Monday & Tuesday’s. Will try again later in the week. It is easy to find and the building looks updated.

Not a typical museum. A sensory trip for the mind involving seascapes, mountains and lakes. Beautiful in all regards.

PMA was very nice - we saw the special exhibit - myths and mythmakers - very interesting and we learned a lot. the permanent exhibit was nice too. great way to spend a rainy saturday

The museum had beautiful collection of both classics like Picasso, Degas, impressionists, classic sculptures as well as American Art, modern art, Chihuly glass. We loved this museum!

Very nice and helpful staff. I really liked the American art section that was very Maine focused and put things into a larger historical context.

The Portland Museum of Art is a terrific museum. It is not large and overwhelming and can be toured in 2 hours. The museum offers a broad range of paintings that encompass all genres, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubist, Modern, Masters and local artists. There are quite a few beautiful paintings from well know Maine artists such as Winslow Homer, NC Wyeth, Edward Hopper and Childe Hassam. While we enjoyed our visit, I did not love the Clarence White exhibit, but will return to see the upcoming American Artists Abroad exhibit.
The staff was friendly and helpful and there is ample parking in Portland at nearby garages. Congress Street and the surrounds are filled with lots of great dining options.

The PMA has a terrific focused collection of American and early modernist art. Top works from the most well-known artists. There are also several small special exhibitions. Richard Estes photorealism was especially impressive and a series of Depression-Era photos were also interesting. There is even a small sculpture garden.

Unfortunately, one entire floor of the museum and a historic house that has been attached as another gallery are closed “due to social distancing guidelines.” This is nonsensical. There were only a few dozen people in the entire museum and I had entire galleries to myself most of the time. Patrons are required to wear masks. People clustered in some of the galleries with no effort to socially distance. Why was this ok in some galleries but not others? Why not restrict the number of people in one of the closed galleries to ensure “safety”? Why not put a sign up warning that you might walk by someone wearing a mask and let people decide whether to take the “risk”?

“Because COVID” is insufficient justification for closures at this point. Although 20-40% of the museum is closed, there was no reduction in the admission price. I was charged for 100% of the museum but only was allowed to see 60% of it. Either open up or charge less.

Very nice and varied collection with many well known artists. Nice layout and flow with an interesting area outside for relaxing and sculptures kids can enjoy.

Just loved this 4 story museum, which covers a broad spectrum of art, from modern to Federalist architecture (don’t miss the mansion in the back!!) to Renoir to Sargent to Wyeth (father and son). The free highlights tour was great.

Pleasantly extensive and varied collection if verticals (ie lots or stairs). Some European, Native American, Mexican, and local art. Also modern and contemporary.

Like many small city museums, I would love to see a lot more text and explanation about each art. Go beyond just we name and material, tells us about the artist, contextualise the art with its neighbours.

Nice friendly museum, easy to handle if you only have an hour or two. Wide range of art from Renoir to Modern art, architecture of building interesting, enjoyed viewing restored mansion, curator's discussions on line add to viewing experience.

If you can get to the museum to see this exhibit before it is gone, you will be glad you did. His work is stunning and the guest opinions add different perspectives to consider. Of course, the rest of the museum is awesome and worth visiting again and again.

This is a lovely museum, with great exhibits, both permanent and temporary. It's small enough to see a lot in an afternoon yet large enough to offer variety for differing art interests. The PMA also hosts wonderful indie films most weekends- check the website to see what's playing. Snacks available at the cafe, but no popcorn, so if that's your thing, bring your own.

The focus is on 19th and 20C art of Europe and the US. Beautifiul buildings and spaces. Nicely laid out exhibits. Is larger than I had realized. We had lunch in the cafe in the basement which was very good.

Very helpful staff at the entrance and we followed their suggestion to take the elevator to the 4th floor and walk down.

The most interesting exhibit was a show of African-American artist Ashley Bryan who did childrens books but also a very moving work where he found a bill of sale for some slaves and he drew each of the individuals with what in his mind they would have liked to have been able to do. Really brought these individuals to life as people rather than the term "slave".

very good themed exhibits
recently on NC Wyeth
fair giftshop and geedunk
occasional lectures and discussions
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I love visiting the museum.
It's always neat and clean with something new to see every month.
I've become fond of attending movies in the theater... they are usually very good and not in regular cinemas.

We were surprised by the range and quality of the collection. The Sargent pieces were my favorite although many others were well represented. Two hours well spent.

The docent started the tour early. We were on time, but missed it. Otherwise, it's an OK regional museum. Nice selection. Good activity for rainy days. If it's sunny, go to the beach.

What a pleasant surprise. This museum ranks high on my favorites. Access was easy, the Jeremy Frey exhibit was spectacular and the permanent collection is exceptional. A joy.

Great way to spend an hour or two while in Portland. Good location, good art! There’s even a few Monet’s

The new exhibit was well described in the book mailed to me as a member. The actual exhibit provided nothing about the works. It gave no credit to the artists.
The museum needs to change the exhibits more frequently. It is the only art museum we have . If you want more visits we need to see more. Why are you building an addition when there is nothing to see inside. I may cancel mgmt membership .

Well worth a detour. A great collection in a fine facility. There is a lot to see and much of it is worthwhile.

After seeing the 1860 Victorian Mansion, we drove 2 blocks north to the Holiday Inn’s unused staff parking lot and walked 2 blocks east to this museum. Its in 3 joined parts; 1801 McLellan House, 1911 Sweat addition and the 1983 I. M. Pei Partner’s Payson Building. Inside the latter is reception where after paying $30 by card, we descended to the basement restrooms, then took the elevator to the 3rd floor. Its filled with contemporary art so we soon descended to the 2nd floor’s permanent collection of world class master paintings. Some favorites; 1943 "Dark Harbor Fishermen," by Newell Convers Wyeth, 1784 “Confidences,” by Renoir, 1891 "The Portland,” by Antonio Jacobsen, with its surprising description and 1875 “Uncle Ned at Home,” by Winslow Homer. On the 1st floor’s 2nd addition, we discovered more; 1862 "In the Woods-taking it easy," by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait, Rodin statues, an unusual Calder mobile and 1894 “Ulysses S. Grant” statue by Franklin B. Simmons, rejected for the US Capital Rotunda.
This is an outstanding museum for Maine with art interest for nearly everyone.

For a small museum, the installations are varied and interesting, lovely visit every time. Easy to navigate and regularly changing exhibits make this a great repeat attraction.

Museum was nice but wasn’t what I was expecting. I felt the art work was very limited. Such large buildings with little to show in each of the rooms. Everything was spaced far apart. We were in and out within an hour and we love art museums.

The perfect regional museum -- always amazed at the quality and focus of this gem. They have a lot to work with, Maine as inspiration, but why does every museum not do this? Instead of trying to get one mediocre painting from this or that famous artist, the Portland Museum focuses on art about Maine and done by Maine artists. It's such an interesting thing to be there, enjoy that coastline and biking/hiking -- and then see all of those beautiful versions of those outdoors over decades, from so many perspectives. The building is brilliant (thank you, IM Pei) and connection to the historic home on the back is pretty seamless. I've been half a dozen times and it's been delightful and new every time.

This art museum is a gem and we always look forward to visiting it when in Maine. There are special exhibits as well as the permanent collection. This time we were especially struck by the exhibit of new museum acquisitions entitled “Open-Ended” which provided an explanation for the rationale behind each purchase and its connection to other works in the collection if relevant. Definitely worth visiting!

Museum may not be huge like the Louvre, or theBritish Museum. But I can just spend 2-3 hours and get a lot of enjoyment from looking at paintings, to special exhibits.

Recommend heading to the top floor and work your way down!

Went on Friday Night Art Walk and always love the various paintings that are hung. Great place to stroll.

This is a great museum, much bigger than I thought it would be, and very diverse. The art they have is wonderful and the exhibits are great. Some of the staff working there were rude (told me not to pick my daughter up, and other weird things) and some staff were extremely friendly. Overall a really nice time.

We went in on a free Friday afternoon. Small, but has excellent exhibits and nice variety of types of art. Nice way to pass a couple of hours on a cold rainy night.

A "Must Visit" art museum in the US. Incredible collections of American artists such as Homer, Wyeth and Peto and surprisingly extensive French 19th C. collections. The museum has multiple buildings that were connected and make sure you visit all the buildings. You might miss one or two altogether if you don't go thru the gift shop. This isn't a local art museum. I would put it under one of the top 20 "national" art museums in the US. And I've been to most of major US art museums coast to coast. Don't spend all your travel money on lobster rolls when you're in Portland. Go and spend some times and money at this beautiful art museum.

I spent as long as possible here. This is a superb art museum, with an exceptional collection. I was glad that it had re-o-ened when I was in Portland. A gem, not to be missed.

The building is amazing, awesome architecture and completely accessible. A nice collection of exhibits. Cute cafe and gift store.

It is standard arts museum in a big city. It is not spectacular but it is not bad. The $20 admission price is reasonable.

We visited the PMA for the Wyeth exhibit, which was excellently presented with thoughtful, informative and easy-to-read note displays. I am not familiar enough with the work of N. C. Wyeth to evaluate the selection choices, but to the casual observer they gave a good flavor of his work and aspirations.

I love visiting the PMA because its size doesn’t result in “museum fatigue” yet an hour or two spent there is always worthwhile. As a bonus, they have an excellent gift shop and a relaxing cafe!

We loved this museum! It is much bigger on the inside than it appears, and you can easily spend hours. There are activities scattered throughout, and so many different genres of art to appreciate.

A small but well curated collection of artwork with an interesting presentation of Maine artists and artwork focused on Maine.

Really enjoyed our visit here. Great selection of art, mostly American. Two Mary Cassatts on display, a particular favourite of ours. Great facilities and a lovely cafe.

This is a great place to spend a rainy day. It’s a small museum, but it’s packed with wonderful artwork. It takes around 2 hrs to get through the museum, and they have a nice cafe on the lower floor to relax and have a coffee or a cocktail.

Smallish museum but a great collection of art. Very varied and enjoyable. Parking is a bit of an adventure.

This gem of a museum has a very good collection including some Winslow Homers, Hoppers, and others but this exhibit of N.C. Wyeth brings together works from a number of collections. They are open 7 days a week while this exhibit is happening. Not to be missed.

Popped in on First Friday to warm up from the cold night air. I am not an art museum lover so yes this may be critical, but I still don't understand how rocks placed on the floor in a row is considered art, nor a paper tent held down by string and rocks is art either. Glad it was free admission that's all I can say!

It’s a beautiful but small museum. Less than 2 hours and you see all the pieces. The value for the price does not match. If you on a budget as an adult, skip. But if you don’t mind the price you will see some pieces from world renown artists.

This is a lovely museum with some surprises on every floor. I like to take the elevator to the top (3rd floor) wand the walk the leisurely strops down to the second and first levels. The gift shop is well fortified with moments. Staff is very pleasant and eager to suggest and direct visitors.

We loved the time spent on a recent visit to this beautiful museum. The permanent collection truly holds something for everyone while the current exhibition "The Great Atlantic" turned out to be even better than expected. The small gift shop is well worth your time as well with us walking away with a "Flowing Rhythm" mobile that now adorns our kitchen/family rooms. The outdoor sculpture garden was unexpected bonus. Visit on a Sunday as we did and you can park on the street for free. Visit on a Friday and admission is free.

WE enjoyed the few hours we spent at this museum - particularly the second floor. It was a wonderful way to spend the morning.

Nice collection, larger than I expected. I was disappointed with the Homer collection, but I think it's just that I am familiar with others. I was happily surprised to find Renoir's Confidences; I spent 20 minutes looking at it and would stand there more if I could. Also happily found a Degas, Pagans and de Gas pere; didn't know how much I would like Degas, in person. Sargent's Henry/Mrs. St. John Smith paintings are amazing, and haunting, sad. Discovered some new artist, Bellows, Durrie, Luce, others.

This was a lovely museum. It's bigger than it looks from the outside. The exhibits are nicely displayed and comfortable to walk around. The museum have an excellent collection with a focus on modern and contemporary art, particularly American artists which we thoroughly enjoyed. There are also pictures from Picasso, Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Kandinsky. Something for everyone. The museum provides access to a period house furnished in the original style and has a cafe in the basement. Well worth visiting and a credit to Portland.

This is a family friendly art museum. There are interactive pieces all throughout and anyone under 21 is free. There is art of every kind and some pieces that are still being worked on so you can see the process.

Extensive collection and as a bonus a restored house. Maybe not worth $15 pp, but we used a groupon and it was worth it. It's also about a block from an art school collection open to the public.

I usually visit the Portland Museum of Art each fall when I vacation nearby with a group of friends. This lovely small museum never disappoints. In addition to their permanent collection, which celebrates a number of Maine artists, their holdings include works by prominent Impressionists and 20th century artists. In addition, they regularly hold special exhibits. This time we were there for a terrific exhibit of the Japanese-American sculptor, furniture designer, and creative artist Noguchi, and also an exhibit of American Artists who worked abroad from 1860 to 1915 -- including Winslow Homer, Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, the Zorachs, and many others. The Museum is in downtown Portland, with lots of restaurants nearby. The museum has a small cafe as well, serving soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.Admission is $15 for adults; $13 for seniors; $10 for students with ID; and free for children 14 and under. It is also free on Friday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. You can also visit Winslow Homer's Studio located on the coast at Prout's Neck, but note that reservations are essential and there is an additional charge for this.

Friday's are free, so we thought before we headed home, we'd visit the museum. We were not aware we needed to reserve a time slot. Unfortunately, they were sold out and we were not able to visit.

All the reviewers are right. The PMA has a great selection of so many notable artists in a space that is easy to see in about two hours. The galleries are spacious and well lit. We visited on a rainy day and I was surprised it did not feel more crowded. A municipal parking garage is about two blocks away, past the adjacent Children's Museum. Be sure to visit all three buildings of the museums.

I typically view art at the fairs as I find I like talented local artists as well as some big names. However I am interested in the masters as you never get a real feel for why their art is special until you see it up close. This museum has Picasso, Monet and several other big names. The art is in a variety of media and styles. The staff was friendly and helpful. We showed up not knowing we needed a pre reservation time due to COVID. The friendly staff made it work and fit us in.

The museum is just the right size to be able to see most, if not all of it, in half a day. I was surprised by the wide range of art and artists, ranging from modern to the impressionists. Well worth a visit.

In the past I've stopped by the gift shop, but this year in my visit to Portland decided to see all of the exhibits at PMA. I really enjoyed browsing through all of the rooms/buildings. Diverse and interesting. Alex Katz, Wedding Dress on exhibit until early June 2024. John Singer Sargent work is on display in Boston currently, so was happy to see several of his works at this museum. Outside ground sculptures are interesting too.

Superb art museum on multiple levels with a surprising variety of the old and the new. Something, and a lot of somethings, for everyone. An absolute gem.

Enjoyed my visit very much. Like the mix of artists I know, and discovering new ones. John Bisbee's sculptures using nails and Bernard Langlais's wood animals are two new favorites.The exhibit of 4th graders and 7th graders on Maine topics was a special treat. Bring your children to be inspired. Also has an excellent café.

Glad I stopped here to enjoy their collection. Will go again the next time we're in Portland. Friendly staff and nice gift shop. They do have cafe on the lower level.

The collection of international art in my opinion is ok. Lots of famous artists, but not really their famous works. What I did enjoy was a special exhibit on the arts and crafts from Maine. I would recommend this place if you need a rainy day activity. I thought the quality of the art for an $18 admission fee was just so-so.

A small museum that has enjoyed several big benefactors. Thoughtful touches include loaner strollers and wheelchairs plus brochures on every floor. Sometimes you don’t take one at the entrance and then wish you had one upstairs. Wall labels are tremendously socially conscious.

It’s not a large space but the exhibits were worth a look. We walked through its entirety in a couple hours. The children were quite engaged with the Ashley Bryan Exhibit. The unusual creatures and vibrant colors in his artwork really captured our imagination.

I've been to many art museums around the US and this one ranks up there with the best. We were delighted to learn of the Free Admission Fridays and took advantage of this great deal. Spent a few hours nosing around the main exhibit, didn't have time to check out the other buildings. The staff members were very helpful. Recommend stopping by the coffee shop, had some delicious tea there. Found easy parking on the street nearby.

The Portland Museum of Art is located downtown. It has a fine permanent collection, and typically features two or three well curated shows. This is a museum worth visiting.
One note: On the third Thursday of each month admission is free.

Sargent, Turner, Andrew and N.C. Wyeth, plus a really nice Caribbean special show. Well spaced out and easy stairs that flow from floor to floor (but elevator is also available.

The Museum of Art is a great place to visit in downtown Portland. Beautiful lawn surrounded by sculptures.

We went to PMA to escape the fog, rain, and humidity, and were glad we made the decision! It’s a great local museum with some big-named artists, lots of art inspired by the local scenery, and lovely special exhibits. My photographer boyfriend especially enjoyed the special vintage photography exhibition, and as a teacher of storytelling, I really enjoyed the interactive exhibits in the McLellan House. Every employee we spoke to was very sweet & helpful. And when we were ready to leave, the weather had decided to cooperate so we got to relax in the sculpture garden! A lovely experience, especially on a rainy day.

What a terrible experience. How absolutely disrespectful to the artists for you to superimpose your moral-chronistic ideology to these artists. Disgusting.

If taxpayers funded money is going to this museum, how disgraceful.

How would you like it if you were a contemporary artist and poured your heart and skill into a painting, only to have someone say it was a “romanticized” snapshot not recognizing the problems of the day? Or maybe you “benefitted” from the backs of other people’s investments so that you could paint this painting.

Simply despicable museum leadership.

Embarrassing.

The museum is located downtown. You may need to walk a bit from for parking. We used a Groupon for a discounted admission which was easily accepted. This museum has it all: modernism, 19th century impressionists, lovely pottery & glassware, indoor & outdoor sculpture, a restored 19th century home attached to the mail museum with lovely architectural detail. Lots of natural light and the current exhibit made me reflect upon various themes. Good food in the cafe with sustainable policy. We spent 5 hrs, easily! I wouldn't recommend for small children, however.

It is a beautiful museum and building. Some exceptional collections. The house renovation was amazing. Would return again.

I enjoyed my visit to the museum. It is large enough to have works from well known artists-Monet, Degas, and Wyeth but also have works from new artists as well.
It can been seen in just a morning so but the time the kiddos are bored you seen it all.

We actually went to the Museum only because it was raining, and we were very pleased. We ended up spending about two hours enjoying the exhibits.

I visited the Museum during my stay in Portland for a conference. Unfortunately, due to work in progress, only one exhibition was visible. Amazing exhibition: Black artist of Oregon. Large, well cared for and detailed. Truly an amazing opportunity

We expected this to be a “small” museum per the reviews we read. It’s not the Met or the Louvre, but it’s not small. Set aside 3 hours to enjoy it.

See the museum’s website for events and special exhibits.

Worth a visit while in Portland!

We enjoyed the Portland Museum of Art. They have a wide range of work and styles - so their is something for everybody

It's worth a visit.

We really enjoy visiting this museum whenever we're in Portland, and as a matter of fact, we choose a hotel right across the street for easy access to it. It always has a special exhibit that is intriguing, and the permanent collection is quite interesting, especially the exhibit of animals on the fifth floor. There is a lovely gift shop and an adequate coffee shop w/ very courteous servers.

We came for the Winslow Homer studio museum and took the opportunity to see the museum as it is included in the studio tour. Seeing the art work of Winslow Homer before traveling to his studio (a 25 minute ride) framed the experience well. Period items such as glass, silver services and furniture are also on display in concert with the art work as the museum’s intention to offer multiple artistic aspects of Maine. It’s a small collection overall and can easily be seen in its entirety in less than an hour. Parking is available at a public garage one or two blocks from the museum and cost $3 per hour.

Amazingly impressive place. I was overwhelmed by their on loan showings and the 19 century painting there. Truly a wonderful place to see.

Absolutely a waste of time, not worth the effort it took to walk there from the hotel on Commercial street. Horrible staff

I agree with other reviewers that the “map” of the museum isn’t very helpful, just a floor plan. Some lovely holdings. Parts were closed for maintenance the day we went. It was a good activity for a very hot day but I wouldn’t return or necessarily recommend spending much time here.

We liked the space, temporary exhibits (David Driscoll), and permanent collection that showcased Maine artists and subjects, as well as sweep of American and some European art from 1800s. The collection is pretty focused.

Excellent art museum; eclectic collection - some European masters, modern art, special exhibits, Amazing special exhibit of the work of Jeremy Frey. Museum has reciprocal agreements with some other museums, so bring your museum membership card(s) as you may qualify for free entry.

Friday after 4 pm the museum is free admission! Not that it isn't worth its fee, but it seems particularly valuable and delightful when you can sneak in.

I would have given 4 stars for the exhibits and the museum overall, as the access, location and flow are beautiful. Unfortunately we had an awful experience with an employee, Maya, who was clearly having a bad day and decided to take out her personal meltdown on me and my girlfriend. We were going down the stairs, she was coming up and apparently we were on the wrong side of the stairway and we weren't going in single-file. She literally followed us down the stairs and gave us a hysterical lecture on the proper etiquette of using stairs.

The Art Museum of Portland is a jewel. It has a collection of very fine art works that can easily be featured in any major urban museum. The museum highlights the art and artists of New England. The gift shop is particularly noteworthy. The book offerings are huge and the children’s section is delightful. Worth the trip.

Beautiful museum, friendly, helpful staff, small but nice shop and cafe on the premises. Parking nearby but area is under construction so be prepared for delays, noise and dust.

Full of treasures and a pleasure to visit, this museum is full of world class art, layed out in a beautiful airy old mansion. Do not overlook this hidden gem.

Enjoyed seeing the Haymarket artist exhibit. The permanent exhibit is very good as well. A little bit of everything.

My daughter and I love attending the First Friday of the Month in Portland. It gives us a great chance to see so many local artists. It’s wonderful to be able to go to the Museum. It’s one of the highlights of the evening. Thank you so much.

I loved this carefully curated museum. Wonderful pieces are in the permanent collection, excellent temporary exhibits and a terrific gift shop with helpful staff. Even the small cafe is good. And it's a great size for a visit without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

The Portland Museum of Art is located downtown. It has a fine permanent collection, and typically features two or three well curated shows. This is a museum worth visiting.

My husband and I were very impressed with the collection the museum has to offer. It is definitely a plus while in town.
The design is also wonderful
And to end our visit we went downstairs to their cafe for lunch.
Great selection. Will be back again...

The Portland Museum of Art provides culture to the city and is a worthwhile visit. Even on the outside the Museum offers a sculpture garden. I particular found the person created from stone and wire an interesting one. Inside they have a number of quality pieces and have a fair number of sculptures as well. The museum is centrally located and easily accessible.

Wonderful museum with a well curated collection of local as well as world renowned artists. The museum is relatively small so it wouldn’t take you long to see it and it has an excellent gift shop and a café. I attended on a Friday night when it was open for free from 4 PM to 8 PM.

I had read that this was a pretty good Art Museum, and it didn't disappoint. Our party of 3 arrived about 4 pm and we spent about an hour and a half touring the museum. Good location, but like all of Portland, parking is tight.

Wow! What a surprise! We planned on walking around the waterfront but it was raining that morning so we decided to try the museum. Wonderful experience! So many great masterpieces. If you visit, you will enjoy yourself.

We were there for a special exhibit during a trip into RI & ME. Enjoyed the space and exhibits. Used on street parking near outdoor sculpture garden. Shared a fresh limeade in the basement cafe which hit the spot.

There are FOUR floors to this place, and although I don't get the physics behind getting four floors of outstanding art as well as a cafe and a great gift shop, I loved every moment. Outside garden with seats and sculpture? That, too. Want video screens to see photos correlated with masterpieces? Yup. What about great docents who can answer questions about the historical home and the special events? That, too. Want to just sit and stare at art for hours? Also your place. What about kids? Kids of all ages would enjoy the special architectural Legos near the cafe where you are given prompts to create special museums. Genius from start to finish.

When I typically visit a museum, I allot an entire morning or afternoon to get situated and take in the artwork. When I am pressed for time, this is one of the things I regret. I found the Portland Museum, however, a breath of fresh air. Easy to get around with a concise layout and beautiful Maine-specific artwork. I highly recommend-especially as a free activity!

Loved this museum! Excellent collection of works from artists the world over. I was especially happy to see works by Corot and John Singer Sargent. We happily spent several hours and would go back again!

Picasso, Renoir, Monet up close and personal amazing. Winslow homer , sculptures just a great museum in a great town.

We were delighted to learn that there was no admission fee on the Friday we visited. It's a smallish art museum, but the collections are lovely - lots of Maine artists and those who spent time in Maine (Renoir, Picasso, Wyeth, Homer, etc.). Some modern works, too. Part of the museum was undergoing renovation, but all in all it was a nice couple of hours spent on a rainy day.

Yes. In Maine! A museum that delights, surprises & impresses all my out of town guests! I have loved this museum since the first time I laid eyes on it & its impressive holdings! Monet, Renior, van Gogh, Ipcar, Wyeth..the list goes on! The exhibits are diverse...love the solid and creative curating. Take the kids, have coffee in the cafe. Go by yourself or with friends...just don't miss this gem in little ole Portland, Maine! There is enough diversity in its holdings to satisfy everyone in your group...they have great monthly events...film, music...it's a great anyday place to visit! Visit the McLellan-Sweat Mansion...it forms the back of the museum. See you there!

I was really pleasantly surprised by the quality of the art on display here and how some renowned European artists were balanced with American artists. It was also interesting seeing the old house at the back of the modern museum.

You only need just over an hour here but it's time well spent and worth the visit.

My wife and I have visited many art museums, and this one is right up there with the best! The admission price was fair, the museum very clean, the works of art many and fine! We spent about three hours, time well spent! Parking garages are close by.

This is a great museum adding to Portlands great attributes.
Must visit. See the current Wyeth new exhibit.

We stopped here on a Friday afternoon to take advantage of the free admission. Parking was easy (probably due to Covid) but check in was surprisingly slow. We ordered our tickets online earlier that day, lined up and showed our tickets at the door. After entering we lined up again to....show our tickets again (remember, admission was free). Not sure why this is the way it is but it seemed unnecessary. The exhibits were nicely arranged and we were able to move around pretty quickly. There was only once during our visit where we had to wait because the room had reached capacity but there was plenty to keep us occupied. Overall we enjoyed our visit and would probably visit again.

There was a floral arrangement exhibit along side many of the paintings and sculptures. Great place to get out of the freezing temps to relax a bit before taking in more of the city. Well trained staff who could answer most questions. Interesting pieces spread out over 4 floors and a few connecting buildings.

While the museum is unattractive from the outside, the collection is truly stunning. The local pieces and mixed media are wide ranging and the Richard Avedon special display was thrilling especially as someone who liked the Crown. This is absolutely worth a visit!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit here, located very near our downtown hotel. We were treated to an interesting variety of artwork and an approachable, unstuffy atmosphere. We saw a well-curated range of work from the Wyeths to Renoir, from historic to contemporary pieces.... plus delightful work by Maine artists depicting animals. The gift shop was worth serious browsing, an exhibit in itself. A very personable security man/guide was a real plus that day....sharing his knowledge and other details that really enhanced our experience. The café menu was a bit limiting, but we managed ok. We suggest everyone visit here while in Portland.

Very good small museum with a lot of American and European painting from the 1800s and 1900s and some excellent sculpture, plus more modern exhibits featuring artists from all over the world. I gained a new appreciation for Winslow Homer here. Highly recommended. By the way, the photo that TripAdvisor is using is not actually the museum, it's the Winslow Homer House which is part of the PMA but in another location. Here's a photo of the museum on Congress Street.

Wonderful art museum with an eye to educate and encourage new artists. Friendly, knowledgeable personnel. Many styles and techniques represented. A great place when it's hot outside!

Nice to find such a nice art museum in Portland. The museum isn’t huge, but they do have a very interesting collection... with even some Picassos, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Kandinsky and other great artists. They focus on modern and contemporary art and mostly on American artists.
The building is also very interesting allowing a nice flow around the exhibition.

Portland was a cruise ship stop, and we had no idea that we would find such a wonderful art collection (adult $15, Senior $13). There are 3 attached buildings: 1801 Federal-style mansion, Beaux-arts building and 1983 main gallery on 4 floors. We enjoyed the temporary exhibit on Noguchi's art/design and the permanent collection. There is a good cafe downstairs where we enjoyed coffee and cake. All the staff throughout were friendly and informative. There is also lots of great architecture in the town which is an easy walk from where the cruise ships dock.

Our whole family is crazy about the Portland Museum of Art. So much to see. I highly recommend this, whether you are a tourist or a local.

Classic cars, motorcycles~some belonging to Jay Leno. Worth the time to any trip to Portland. Just outside a painted piano for any brave soul to play. Cool city.

Loved the Portland Museum of Art - it was the highlight of our three days in Portland. Amazing space, fabulous collection - and loved the temporary Estes exhibit.

There are a number of pieces that I really enjoyed getting to see, but I felt like the modern art was not right for the rest of the collection.

I've always liked the Portland Museum of Art. This time around, the special exhibits included Richard Avedon Portraits from 1952 through 1970 (President Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Buster Keaton, Bogart, Ezra Pound, et. al. ) and the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. There are several French Impressionism paintings, and works by Homer, Picasso, the Wyeths, Hopper, Whistler, and many others. There are a few gorgeous glass pieces by Dale Chihuly. The 19th-Century McLellan mansion that's part of the museum is wonderful to tour.

We’ve been to most of the great collections in the world, so the expectations here were more for AC on a hot summer day than enlightening art. However, the PMA collection and facility is top-notch - an unexpected gem in our visit to Maine! The special exhibition on the Haystack Mountain School was comprehensive and engrossing - both enlightening and beautifully curated.

I was drawn to the museum because of the connection to Winslow Homer. I wished I had been able to book a studio tour - you must do this way in advance! I am very excited that the museum is preserving this and I will be back. I had also forgotten that the Wyeths spent time in Maine and enjoyed several of their pieces. Overall, a very nice collection and manageable to visit - I spent about two hours. Very helpful docents throughout the museum.

Art lovers visiting Portland should definitely go to this museum. Its permanent collection and temporary exhibits are very well curated and lovely. Local artists are featured, of course, and Winslow Homer actually deserves more attention than he gets. No one could paint water like Homer and the Museum will take you out to see his home and studio if you make reservations. It's well worth it.

I loved the museum- especially their history of Maine and its earlier inhabitants, the great fire that destroyed much of the town. It’s located in the center of the city & very easy to get to. It’s also not super big, so you can get through it in a few hours.

Actually was not able to visit. Hours listed here are incorrect. Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Check the website for new hours. We were sorry to miss it.

Cool, quaint art museum. Some more well known artists, such as Monet and Picasso. We stumbled on Free Friday admission from 4-6, which was an added bonus!

Very nice exhibit and it has a lot of variety. The old house was refurbished nicely. Make sure you allow a couple of hours to see everything.

This small museum was worth a visit. We came specifically for the special exhibit by Wabenaki basket maker Jeremy Frey. His baskets were exquisite, and we learned a great deal and enjoyed them immensely. We spent nearly an hour in the exhibit, which runs through September 15, but did not tour other parts of the museum.

Excellent exhibitions. Strong collection focussed on Maine or Maine affiliated artists. Friendly staff. Well worth spending a morning or afternoon. Anywhere from 2 to 3 hours. There is a lot to view and absorb, but my mind begins to lose it after 2 hours.

This is a small collection, worth around two hours to see it well. The staff is friendly. The systems for protection against covid are well-considered and effective. Bathrooms are clean. Room traffic is monitored. The cafe is open and seems to have good light fare. There is a small but quite nice bookstore.

The actual collection spans mostly western art, and most galleries are open. There is a very interesting room devoted to Maine art and culture, which has representation of Native American art, too. There is a small sculpture garden on High St, worth a visit.

Note that parking is about three blocks away, and it is safe. There is some on-street parking adjacent to the museum, but it is only 2 hr max.

There are some amazing pieces here of the highest caliber along with more unique and local Maine interest which makes for a nice afternoon of exploring. The layout and lighting of the museum is excellent. It never seemed crowded or difficult to navigate.

The current special exhibit they had wasn't something I was really interested in, but the museum itself is always a pleasure to go to and revisit the masterpieces I've already seen several times, like paintings by Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent, sculptures by Rodin, and the beautiful birch bark canoe crafted by the Penobscot people.

This is one of the best regional art museums I have ever seen. The collection is generous and the Maine artists are well represented

We happened to visit when the exhibit of the Indigenous basket maker Jeremy Frey was on - it was a revelation. Very intricate and compelling work.

The museum as a whole is nicely sized, not overwhelming like some huge ones are. There are some nice Monets in the European wing. The American wing has been re-imagined in the context of current environmental and historical concerns - but you are free to ignore that narrative and look at the paintings any way you like.

The museum has a very nice cafe in the lowest floor where you can get a light lunch or a snack.

I usually hit a museum every city I visit. Not my usual excitements from the museums it was too modern I think, the exhibits weren't as interesting and it wasn't a lot of collections from different eras. I think the exhibits could've been all better and more organization (unless this is a theme they were going for). One exhibit didn't correlate to the next. I think a more informational guide rather than a map would be more beneficial to the museum goers. The museum is beautiful with some very talented pieces; exquisite but I think there is more that can be displayed and explained. They can do more for the city of Portland.
P.S. Parking on the street is scarce and the signage for museum parking is not clear. Keep your eyes open.

This is a nice and decent sized museum in the heart of Portland. While the museum features a number of Maine artists, the permanent collection is pretty high quality and varied.

Sir Paul McCarthy photo exhibit was amazing! He took them as the Beatles were starting to tour around the world.
The second exhibit~Throughlines: Connections in the collection. The curator did an excellent job tying pieces of art together in ways we never imagined.

Very enjoyable museum, but sadly we visited while the 2nd floor was closed. Staff at welcome desk very friendly and helpful.

We are so grateful to be able to enjoy museum in this Covid time.
The staff were very nice to make sure we wear our masks properly and that each room has limited occupancy.

We found a Groupon for this museum and I was excited to try it out. It’s a lovely museum. I liked the old mansion side the best. I like how the classic and modern art are placed close to each other. It was a surprise around every corner.

Just across the street from our hotel, this venue was a nice surprise. Mostly empty on a Friday afternoon (a coupe of hours before free Friday started), nice exhibits were seen - Monet, Picasso, and homage to local heroes Winslow Homer and the Wyeth's. In the satellite building, be sure to go through the glass door and see additional art. Worth a couple of hours.

Perfectly sized museum for a vacation visit! We really enjoyed spending some time here. Very manageable but still has some great pieces. Friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Nice. Big museum. Was rainy so decided to find inside adventures. Enjoyed. Teens got in free. And Friday after 4 is free to all. Wonderful mix of art and new and old building. Enjoyed

The special exhibit of N. C. Wyeth was the perfect Maine day out. The Wyeth family proved to be the most wonderful artists to make America proud. N. C. was an artist who collaborated with novelists to illustrate the words on a page. He also painted in various stages of his life representing the times of his life in early twentieth century. He was the original Wyeth to paint and his style is easily recognized.
The exhibit is well organized with plenty of explanation for each painting. The Art Museum has other floors with more contemporary work as well as European style art to see.

My family really enjoyed this art museum with all of it's beautiful artwork. Keep in mind it's free every first Friday of the month for quite some time now.

The Portland Museum of Art is a wonderful place to see some incredible pieces. It is not so big that you are exhausted from looking. I find the changing exhibits wonderful and it’s always nice to see the old favorites. I enjoy the cafe too.

There is a nice mix of exhibits. We were passing through Portland and stopped to go to the museum. I was most interested in the paintings. A few Renoir, Degas,Monet, several Homer Winslow.