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 […]
Holiday Gala 2024
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MECome celebrate the opening of our 44th season of holiday tours and catch an early glimpse of this year’s décor imagining Stories of the Season, beloved winter tales from across the world. Join us: Thursday, December 5, 2024 At 5 p.m. at Victoria Mansion Kick off the event at 109 Danforth Street with a champagne […]
Night of the Nutcracker with Portland Ballet **SOLD OUT!**
Victoria Mansion 109 Danforth Street, Portland, MEBallerinas 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 kids of all […]
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 […]