Victoria Mansion
Member Event: Preserving Maine’s Brownstone Masterpiece
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MESave the date! Members are invited to an exclusive reception focusing on the house's iconic brownstone exterior. This event will feature a talk by Executive Director Tim Brosnihan about the history of brownstone, from its formation to its quarrying and use in residential architecture. Attendees will also hear details about the restoration of the Reception […]
A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MEOur outdoor Victorian Fair will return to the Mansion lawn this October, with an “odd” twist! Join us for A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure. This one-day fair kicks off the Halloween season with an educational (and entertaining!) take on Victorian folklore, customs, Spiritualism, and more. Learn about poison books and wallpaper, […]
Stories on the Staircase – Every Monday in December at 10am
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MEStories on the Staircase returns as an in-person series this year! 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 […]
Night of the Nutcracker with Portland Ballet
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MESave the date! Ballerinas from Portland Ballet return to Victoria Mansion's Stair Hall this December to perform scenes from A Victorian Nutcracker. This production of the Nutcracker is unlike any other, featuring figures from Portland's history in the opening scene, and with sets and costumes based on Victoria Mansion's interiors. This family-friendly event is fun for […]
Ruffi Stuffie Sleepover
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MEOur newest program for young visitors, their caregivers, and their stuffed animals returns this holiday season! Would your child’s stuffie like to explore the Mansion with host Ruffi the (stuffie) Museum Cat? Bring your stuffed animal friend from home to join us for a story time and a look around the Mansion on December 11th [...]
A Magical Dickensian Celebration
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MESave the date!Actor Andrew Harris returns to Victoria Mansion this holiday season for his ever-popular one-man performance as Charles Dickens. Featuring selected readings from A Christmas Carol, Mr. Harris's performance also touches on history and other tales.Stay tuned for performance times and ticketing information in November!