General Info

Founded in 1822, Maine Historical Society (MHS) is celebrating 200 years of preserving and sharing the story of Maine. We are located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district, across from Monument Square. Our one-acre campus is comprised of the MHS Museum, Store, Research Library, and world famous Wadsworth–Longfellow House and Longfellow Garden. We also manage Maine Memory Network, a collaborative and expanding digital history resource. Summer Hours (May-Oct): Museum, Store, Longfellow House and Garden, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Library, Wed-Sat by appointment; Administrative Offices: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.Founded in 1822, Maine Historical Society (MHS) is celebrating 200 years of preserving and sharing the story of Maine. We are located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district, across from Monument Square. Our one-acre campus is comprised of the MHS Museum, Store, Research Library, and world famous Wadsworth–Longfellow House and Longfellow Garden. We also manage Maine Memory Network, a collaborative and expanding digital history resource. Summer Hours (May-Oct): Museum, Store, Longfellow House and Garden, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Library, Wed-Sat by appointment; Administrative Offices: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.