SPRING POINT MUSEUM

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME

Spring Point Museum is a historic site and museum located in South Portland, Maine. The museum is situated on the campus of Southern Maine Community College and is dedicated to preserving the history of the Portland Harbor and the surrounding area. The museum is housed in a former lighthouse keeper's house and features exhibits on the history of the lighthouse and the surrounding community.

The museum's exhibits include displays on the history of the Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, which was built in 1897 to guide ships into Portland Harbor. Visitors can learn about the construction of the lighthouse and its various keepers over the years. The museum also features exhibits on the history of Portland Harbor, including displays on the shipping industry, the lobstering industry, and the history of Fort Preble, which was built in the early 1800s to protect Portland Harbor.

In addition to its exhibits, Spring Point Museum also offers guided tours of the lighthouse and the surrounding area. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for a panoramic view of the harbor and the surrounding area. The museum is open to the public from May through October and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

SPRING POINT MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SOUTH PORTLAND ME. US MID #8402300014

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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SPRING POINT MUSEUM
FORT ROAD
SOUTH PORTLAND
ME
04106

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