Imagine your next social or business event set amid three centuries of historic architecture and distinguished works of art. The Portland Museum of Art has all that you need to make your next event a truly memorable masterpiece:



Your rental of Museum facilities supports our efforts to provide outstanding exhibitions and arts education to the community.

Special rental discounts are available to current Corporate Partners and Committee of One Hundred members.

Please contact Jennifer Graves, Events Coordinator, at (207) 775-6148, ext. 3259 to start planning your event.

Click here for a downloadable brochure with images of past events.

Overview of Available Facilities

Great Hall
Sophisticated and contemporary
Ideal for: receptions and dinners
Available for rental between 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Saturday through Thursday
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Glass Gallery
Intimate space with sparkling glass and ceramic art objects on display
Ideal for: receptions and dinners
Available for rental between 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Saturday through Thursday
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Auditorium
Well-equipped and spacious
Ideal for: business meetings, multimedia presentations, seminars, lectures, and concerts Available for rental between 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., every day
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Boardroom
Beautifully restored and quiet
Ideal for: meetings, workshops, and retreats
Available for rental between 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., every day
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Conference Room
Pleasant and functional
Ideal for: small meetings and breakout sessions
Available for rental between 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., every day
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McLellan House Dining Room
Historic and refined
Ideal for: seated dinners for 16 people or fewer
Available for rental between 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Saturday through Thursday
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McLellan House Parlor
Charming and elegant
Ideal for: small receptions
The Parlor is not available for rental at this time.
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Rental Rate Schedule (four hour session)
Great Hall: $830 (Non-profit: $730)
Glass Galleries: $500 (Non-profit: $350)
Auditorium: $400 (Non-profit: $300)
Boardroom: $300 (Non-profit: $200)
Lord Conference Room: $150 (Non-profit: $75)
McLellan House Dining Room: $1,000 (Non-profit: $800)

A $50 per hour charge is assessed for events that extend beyond a four hour session.

Labor Rate Schedule (staff determined by Events Coordinator)
Maintenance: $25 per staff person per hour
Security: $25 per staff person per hour
Coordination: $30 per staff person per hour

Final pricing for all facility rentals is determined by the length of the event and the number of staff necessary to ensure the safety of guests and the Museum’s collection. Rates are subject to change.
The rental fees above do not apply to wedding receptions.

Preferred Professionals

Accommodations
Holiday Inn By the Bay

Cakes & Desserts
Aurora Provisions

Catering
Aurora Provisions
The Black Tie Co.
Churchill Catered Events
True North Events & Catering

Event Planning
The Black Tie Co.
Bloom Arts & Events
Churchill Catered Events
Flora Home

Florists
Fleur de Lis
Flora Home
Minott's Flowers

Music - Live
Bloom Arts & Events
Stretta Ensembles - Andrew Richter, Cellist
The Thomas Snow Band
The Waiters
Wavelength

Photography
Michael Eric Bérubé - Photojournalist
Sharyn Peavey Photography
Tim Byrne Photography

Rental Equipment
True North Events & Catering

Wedding Resources
Elegala