Holiday Gala 2024

Come 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 [...]

Queen Victoria’s Birthday: Free Admission for Victorias and Alberts

Queen Victoria's 205th birthday is Friday, May 24th! While the Queen never visited the Mansion during her lifetime, she became its namesake when siblings William and Clara Holmes saved the house from possible demolition and reopened it as a museum in 1941. Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, co-designed their summer home, Osborne House, on the [...]

Juneteenth: Free Admission

Victoria Mansion is OPEN for Juneteenth. In observance of this holiday, we are offering a community day with free admission and a special program. Thank you to Kennebec Savings Bank for their support of our Free Admission Days. We invite visitors and members of the public to join us on Victoria Mansion’s lawn at [...]

A Magical Dickensian Celebration **SOLD OUT!**

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. Two performances on one night only, Thursday, December 19th: first performance 5:00-6:00pm, second performance 6:30-7:30pm. To reserve your tickets, please click [...]

Night of the Nutcracker with Portland Ballet **SOLD OUT!**

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 kids of [...]

Historic Perspectives of Park Street Walking Tour (Jane’s Walk Maine 2024)

A free walking tour, offered as part of Jane's Walk Maine 2024! Explore Park Street, part of the West End Historic District, a well-preserved time capsule that offers a glimpse into 19th-century Portland. This one-hour stroll will highlight some of the people who helped create this fashionable residential enclave – which at the time [...]

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