Portland is a great place to visit if you’re looking for things to do and great places to eat. In fact, it’s great to make a weekend of it if you’re from other towns or even other states. While you can easily fill a weekend with fun things to do and see, we love the Portland Art Museum. And, one day every week something a little special happens!

If you’ve spent some time in Portland, you know that Friday is the best day of the week to visit. There are restaurants, galleries, and bars galore to visit. But there’s one special attraction that seems a bit underrated.

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Every Friday afternoon after 5 p.m. the Portland Art Museum offers entry for just $5. But that’s not all!

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Things get fun and interactive on Fridays, making for a totally different experience than you’d have simply walking through.

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You might find special events including pop-up exhibitions, performances, art making, and even improv comedy.

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It’s a great way to enjoy the museum in a more social way at a discounted cost.

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And we love that on the first Friday of every month, the deal gets even sweeter!

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Free admission after 5 p.m. is a First Friday hallmark that we always try to take advantage of.

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So make your way to the museum the next Friday that you have free and see why this is one of the best attractions in the area.

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The Portland Art Museum is open Saturday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can learn more about it including current exhibits here. And make sure you’re following them on Facebook. The museum can be reached on 207-775-6148.

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