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 about special 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 Monday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., Friday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 6pm and 10:30pm
Please note that while access to the Auditorium seating/viewing area is barrier-free, the Auditorium stage can only be accessed by stairs.
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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
Available for rental between 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Saturday through Thursday
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Rental Rate Schedule (four hour session)
Please note that rates are subject to change at any time.
Great Hall: $1,500 (Non-profit: $1,200)
Glass Galleries: $1,000 (Non-profit: $700)
McLellan House Dining Room: $1,200 (Non-profit: $1,000)
McLellan House Parlor: $1,200 (Non-profit: $1,000)
Auditorium: $1,000 (Non-profit: $800)
Boardroom: $600 (Non-profit: $500)
Lord Conference Room: $300 (Non-profit: $200)

Personnel Rate Schedule (staff determined by Events Coordinator)
Please note that rates are subject to change at any time.
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. Please note that rates are subject to change at any time. The rental rates above do not apply to wedding receptions or commitment ceremony receptions. Please refer to "Weddings" page.