Category Archives: Making a day of it

Suggestions for activities or eateries families can pair with a visit to the Museum & Theatre to “make a day of it” in Portland.

A modern Maine explorer

By Lucy | Published: June 7, 2011

As my friends and family can attest, I’m a bit nuts about museums. Day trips and vacations are never complete without discovering a new museum or two. One of the things I love about working in public relations here at the Museum & Theatre is giving tours – when I guide someone through our exhibits, I find that [...]

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Cool member perk: explore Maine museums for free on May 14!

By Lucy | Published: May 5, 2011
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Saturday, May 14 is the first ever Maine Member Day. Twelve museums throughout the state (including this one) will be offering free reciprocal admission all day. If you’re a member of any participating museum, everyone included in your membership will be admitted for FREE to any other participating museum! Margaret Hoffman at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens came [...]

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Play Around Portland!

By Kathryn | Published: April 21, 2010
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I’ve never appreciated spring as much as I do now that I’ve moved to Portland from Maryland. It’s great being in Portland because even in the midst of a city, you can find havens of green, beach or outdoor fun! Every time there is a sunny day in Portland (and I’m not at the Museum [...]

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