The Lyman Estate, also known as "The Vale," is one of the finest examples in the United States of a country estate following the principles of eighteenth-century English naturalistic design. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, large expanses of land and proximity to Boston made Waltham a popular location for country estates. Lyman... Learn More >

The Lyman Estate Greenhouses are among the oldest surviving greenhouses in the United States. The complex of four greenhouses consists of an 1804 grape house, 1820 camellia house, 1840 orchid house, and a 1930 sales greenhouse where visitors can purchase plants to take home. At any time of year a visit to these picturesque greenhouses is a... Learn More >

In the heart of Lynn’s Arts & Cultural District, the Lynn Museum was founded in 1897 to collect, preserve and illuminate the city’s remarkable history. The museum has evolved into a vibrant cultural center, expanding its footprint to include the LynnArts building at 25 Exchange Street. The Lynn Museum offers changing exhibitions and innovative... Learn More >

A growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district. Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest state historical society in the United States. MHS is comprised of the Wadsworth–Longfellow House and Longfellow Garden, the Maine... Learn More >

Maine Maritime Museum is an independent, nonprofit institution dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of Maine’s maritime heritage through gallery exhibits, an historic shipyard, educational programs, a research library, and narrated excursions along area waterways. Founded in 1962, the Museum is nestled along the Kennebec... Learn More >

The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum, which opened on December 12, 2019 features the most comprehensive collection of gems and minerals unearthed in Maine and among the world’s foremost meteorite collections—including the largest piece of the Moon on Earth and the oldest known igneous rock in the solar system. The museum comprises 15,000 square... Learn More >

The Manchester Historical Society was founded in 1886 “ to serve the entire community through the preservation of irreplaceable town records and artifacts, its research capability and commitment to education.“ The Manchester Historical Society moved into its headquarters, the Trask House, in 1925. Today, the original rooms of the Trask House... Learn More >

Marble House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. It was a social and architectural landmark that set the pace for Newport's subsequent transformation from a quiet summer colony of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent stone palaces. Mr. Vanderbilt was the grandson of Commodore Cornelius... Learn More >

The Marblehead Museum is a private non profit organization supported entirely by membership and donations. The Museum maintains three properties; the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, built in 1768, and recognized internationally as a significant example of Georgian Colonial architecture, the Civil War and G.A.R. Museum, including artifacts and the actual... Learn More >

In 1796, young Daniel Marrett, a recent Harvard graduate, moved to Standish, Maine, to become the town minister. He purchased the most imposing house in town to reflect his status as the community's leading citizen. Three generations of the Marrett family remained in the house for nearly one hundred and fifty years. In the mid-nineteenth... Learn More >