4th of July Free Wadsworth-Longfellow House Admission
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House will open for FREE at-your-own-pace visits on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. Reserve tickets in advance here.
House tickets on July 4th do not include access to MHS Gallery. Please reserve a timed ticket to view Pathways to Freedom: Stories of the American Revolution seperately.
Guests may download the Wadsworth-Longfellow House app or tour with a paper-based brochure. At-your-own-pace visits typically take 30-40 minutes.
- While tours are free on July 4th, every guest must reserve a ticket. The ticketing process helps manage the number of guests and ensure the safety of the historic structure.
- Walk-ins are subject to availability, and entry to the house is not available after 1:30 p.m.
- 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.
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.
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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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.
- All gallery admission is for our location at 489 Congress St. Portland, Maine.
- Ticket holders should check in at the MHS Museum store upon arrival.
- Ticket holders who arrive more than 15 minutes late for their appointment time are not guaranteed access.
- 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.
Please be considerate and cancel an appointment if you or someone in your household is unwell.