Closed Mondays
2025-12-08, 2025-12-15, 2025-12-22, 2025-12-29 | Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
We will be closed on Mondays through the Holiday Season. We hope you will visit on another day- we are Tuesday-Sunday 10-4 with last admission at 3pm.

Stories on the Staircase
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 (America/New_York)
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).

Children's Book Reading & Signing
2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:00
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
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
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.

Night of the Nutcracker
2025-12-14 17:15 - 19:30, 2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:00
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.

Closing Early Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 10:00 - 13:00
We will be closing early on Christmas Eve at 1pm, last admission at noon.

Closed Christmas Day
2025-12-25
We will be closed on Christmas Day. We hope you will visit on another day- we are Tuesday-Sunday 10-4 with last admission at 3pm.

Closing Early New Year's Eve
2025-12-31 10:00 - 13:00
We will be closing early on New Year’s Eve at 1pm, last admission at noon.

Closed New Year's Day
2026-01-01
We will be closed on New Year’s Day. We hope you will visit on another day- we are Tuesday-Sunday 10-4 with last admission at 3pm.

Ring in the New
2026-01-03 17:00 - 19:30
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.
