Not Before Bedtime
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Emmanuel Chapel at St. Luke’s, 143 State St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Victorian age witnessed a resurgence in Gothic fiction, which was peppered with supernatural and inexplicable events. To experience a true Victorian evening join this storytelling event performed by British actor, Andrew Harris, as Charles Dickens, reading three tales of mystery, intrigue and suspense.
Doors will open at 5:30pm and the performance will begin at 6pm. No late arrivals will be admitted.
This event will be held in the atmospheric, Emmanuel Chapel in the Cathedral Church of St. Luke’s. Paid parking is available in the lot nearby (a mobile device is needed to pay) or for free on the street after 5pm.
Tickets are $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers.
Our sincere thanks go to RBC Wealth Management for their generous sponsorship of this performance and the Mission of Victoria Mansion.

Stories on the Staircase
2025-12-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Stories on the Staircase returns! This series of programs for our youngest visitors and their caregivers takes place every Monday morning during the holiday season. Families join us while we are otherwise closed to the public for a holiday- or winter-themed story time, and then get to walk around and preview the holiday decorations in select rooms!
This event is free, but registration is required due to capacity. In the event of a snow day, a notice will be posted to our homepage and social media (Facebook and Instagram).

The Nutcracker Gala
2025-12-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Please join us for a holiday gathering to mark the opening of our 45th annual holiday season.
This year, we are celebrating our longtime partnership with the Portland Ballet and their production of A Victorian Nutcracker, with its backdrop and costumes inspired by the Mansion. Come see how our holiday designers have interpreted this beloved holiday tradition—with a Maine twist!
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
At 5 p.m. at Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth Street for a champagne toast set against the colorful backdrop of the Mansion in all of its holiday finery. You’ll also enjoy holiday musical selections by Goldenwood Ensembles.
From 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Cumberland Club
Gather at the Cumberland Club, 116 High St. in Portland to feast, sip, and celebrate the magic of the season. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be available.
Proceeds from this festive, social evening support the Mansion’s mission to preserve this nineteenth-century treasure and share it with visitors from all over the world.

Night of the Nutcracker
2025-12-07 17:15 - 19:30, 2025-12-14 17:15 - 19:30, 2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join members of Portland Ballet as they perform excerpts from The Victorian Nutcracker in Victoria Mansion’s beautiful stair hall. This family-oriented event welcomes the young and young-at-heart. After the performance visitors will have the opportunity to walk through the house, see the decorations, and meet the dancers!
Performances are at 5:15pm and 6:15pm. Please select a time when purchasing your tickets.

Children's Book Reading & Signing
2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join Victoria Mansion in celebration of the publication of I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day by Mansion friend, John William Babin and Illustrated by Mansion staff member, Sarah Coughlin.
This event is free and open to the public.

Ruffi Stuffie Sleepover
2025-12-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
In its 3rd year a program for our youngest visitors, their caregivers, and their stuffed animals!
Would your child’s stuffie like to explore the Mansion with host Ruffi the (stuffie) Museum Cat? Bring your stuffed friend from home to join us for a story time and a sneak peek at the Mansion’s holiday decorations on December 9th at 4:30pm.
Then leave your stuffed animal with Ruffi and our museum staff for a Mansion stuffie sleepover! Photos of all their fun activities will be shared with participants when they pick up their stuffies in the morning on December 10th.
This program is $5 per family. Reservations are required due to Mansion capacity.

Making Christmas Merry & Bright with Dickens
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Mr. Dickens (portrayed by British professional actor Andrew Harris) returns to Victoria Mansion this holiday season with “Making Christmas Merry and Bright with Dickens!” Andrew’s entertainments have delighted guests of the Mansion for many years, and we are thrilled to have his stories from and about A Christmas Carol to share with the public once again.
Come see us in our seasonal glory and experience the delights of Dickens and Victoria Mansion!
There will be two performances, one at 5pm and one at 6:30pm. Please select at time when purchasing tickets!
Tickets: $20 members and $25 general public
Note: As always, tickets are limited and sell quickly.

Ring in the New
2026-01-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us for a celebratory evening in the company of Mr. Charles Dickens (British actor Andrew Harris) as he shares how the Victorians celebrated their New Year’s festvities, reads from some of his work and that of his contemporaries, and shares the Mansion in all its festive glory!
Come see us in our seasonal glory and experience the delights of Dickens and Victoria Mansion!
There will be two performances, one at 5pm and one at 6:30pm. Please select at time when purchasing tickets!
Tickets: $20 members and $25 general public
Note: As always, tickets are limited and sell quickly.
