The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is CLOSED for the season and will reopen for Saturdays & Sundays in May 2026 and Tuesday-Sunday, June 2, 2026.
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The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is open to the public on weekends in May and Tuesday-Sundary, June through October via a timed ticket process. Space is limited. All House tickets (guided and self-guided) also include access to MHS's exhibitions..
Both guided and self-guided tour times are available, Saturdays are exclusively self-guided. Guests may download the Wadsworth-Longfellow House app or tour with a paper-based brochure. Timed tickets provide one hour to tour the House. Self-guided touring typically takes 30-40 minutes; Guided tours 45 minutes to one hour.
- House admission is scheduled by appointment, Tuesday–Sunday, between 10 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through advance ticketing. Walk-ins are subject to availability, and entry to the house is not available after 4 p.m.
- Guided tours are offered at 12 p.m.,1 p.m., and 2 p.m. on weekday afternoons. All other tours are self-guided, including all Saturday and Sunday tours.
- Weather-related emergencies, staffing shortages, and other similar unforeseen circumstances may force us to close unexpectedly or to adjust our hours and/or ticket availability. When planning your visit, we encourage you to double-check our website at www.mainehistory.org or to call 207-774-1822 for the most up-to-date hours and closing announcements, especially if you have not purchased tickets in advance.
- Groups larger than twelve (12) people should book through our Group Tour process. Please email visitorservices@mainehistory.org for more Group Tour information and assistance.
- All tickets (guided or self-guided) are House & Gallery combo tickets, and include access to both the House and the Museum gallery. All gallery touring is self-guided.
- While MHS members and children aged five (5) and younger are free, every guest must reserve a ticket. The ticketing process helps manage the number of guests and ensure the quality of the tour experience.
- If you require assistance, please call 207-774-1822 x 208. However, because in-person guests are our priority, you may need to leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible, but it may not be the same day.
For self-guided touring, we strongly recommend downloading the Wadsworth-Longfellow House app prior to your arrival. We also offer a paper-based tour brochure, but the app offers an enhanced experience.
If you purchased an MHS Member or Reciprocal ticket, please bring your participating credentials, membership card, or military ID as appropriate to ensure access under any membership or reciprocal admission program.
MHS is a Museums for All participant and honors NARM, ROAM, and Blue Star reciprocal membership discounts. Please book using the Adult Reciprocal and Child Reciprocal ticket options, and please bring your participating credentials, membership card, or military ID to ensure access under any reciprocal admission program.
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- The member ticket option is for MHS members only.
- Gallery-only tickets are available through a separate offering.
Maine Historical Society is CLOSED on New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. We typically close early on Independence Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.
Weather-related emergencies and staffing shortages may force us to close unexpectedly or to adjust our hours. When planning your visit, we encourage you to double-check our website at www.mainehistory.org or to call 207-774-1822 for the most up-to-date hours and closing announcements. Guests who purchase tickets online and include their email address with the booking will be notified via that email address if and when we are closed unexpectedly or if and when a program/tour has been cancelled.
Please check in at the Museum store. Ticket holders will first visit the House, followed by gallery access. House access for late guests is limited to the first hour of their ticket window. Ticket holders who arrive more than 30 minutes after their appointment time are not guaranteed House access but may access the gallery.
- Backpacks or large bags and luggage are not permitted in the House or exhibit gallery spaces. Limited locker space is available for belongings.
- Food and drink are not permitted in the House or galleries.
- The use of non-flash photography is permitted, except where noted.
- The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is an historic structure, built in 1785-6. Unfortunately, the second floor is only accessible via a staircase. The W-L House app includes highlights for the second floor.
- The historic structure is naturally cooled through open doors and windows. Temperature and humidity levels are subject to the weather.
We kindly ask for at least a 24-hour notice for cancellations and/or requests to reschedule a visit. Refunds are not available for late or no-show guests.
Please be considerate and cancel an appointment if you or someone in your household is unwell.
· Should Maine Historical Society need to cancel or postpone a ticketed tour/at-your-own-pace visit to the Museum Galleries or Wadsworth-Longfellow House for any reason, including inclement weather, it will be posted on Maine Historical Society’s website (mainehistory.org), Facebook page (@mainehistory), and on our voicemail system at 207-774-1822. Any delays, changes in venue, etc. will be communicated with registrants via email as soon as possible. If Maine Historical Society reschedules a ticketed tour/at-your-own-pace visit and the registrant cannot attend the rescheduled date or time, MHS will refund the purchaser in full.