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Come visit us in the 100-year-old restored Etz Chaim Synagogue building in Portand’s historic and trendy East End!

Learn about Maine Jewish history, enjoy rotating art and photography exhibits by Jewish-connected Maine artists, participate in one of our many programs, let your kids (or the kid in you) get creative with art and crafting materials in our Kids Corner, or just take in the beauty and serenity of our established gardens with direct sight lines to the ocean! For more information, contact us at:

Our Location:

267 Congress St
Portland, Maine 04101

Directions

Temporary Gallery Closure: The Maine Jewish Museum’s galleries at 267 Congress Street will be closed beginning November 1, 2026, for security improvements, with reopening anticipated in May 2027. Our new gallery at 200 Middle Street will open in February 2027. Check our events calendar for off-site programs and exhibitions in the meantime!

Parking

The parking lot adjacent to the Museum is private property and no Museum parking is allowed; drop off and accessible entrance are off of this lot. Free on-street parking is available on adjacent neighborhood streets – please note signs carefully!

Phone Number: (207) 773-2339

Email: Dawn LaRochelle – Executive Director:

We have been included in the most recent article on the best field trip locations to visit
by the international educational publisher Twinkl– you can read more here.

 

Behavioral Policy

Considerate behavior is expected of all visitors; any individual or group whose behavior is disruptive or violates Museum policies may be asked to leave.

Only materials produced by the MJM or its programmatic partners are permitted for distribution on Museum property. Demonstrating and solicitation are not permitted on Museum property.