Last updated: 6/26/2020
121 Main Street
Bridgton, ME 04009
P.O. Box 544
Bridgton, ME 04009
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Karla Leandri Rider
phone: 207-647-2828
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Open seasonally from early June-October, the museum's main exhibit located in the Webb house features the story of Rufus Porter that includes a collection of miniature portraits, models of some of his inventions, books and pamphlets written by Porter, and early editions of Scientific American. On exhibit in the historic Nathan Church house are landscape murals in situ in Porter's School of Landscape mural style, and an extricated wall section painted by artist John Avery, a contemporary of Porter's. Included in the museum's collection though not yet on display are walls painted by Jonathan D. Poor (Porter's nephew). Temporary exhibit panels depicting the Poor murals can be viewed in the interim.
The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity celebrates the life, times, and legacy of a remarkable 19th century New Englander through preservation and promotion of creativity and invention.
Founded in 2005, The Rufus Porter Museum located in Bridgton, Maine features the history of a remarkable 19th century New Englander, Rufus Porter (1792-1884). Porter is well-known in the folk art community for his landscape murals and miniature portraits, however, Porter was more than just a painter. He was the founding publisher and editor of the magazine Scientific American as well as inventor, writer, teacher and more.
The Rufus Porter Museum, a folk and decorative arts museum, is the only entity devoted to Porter’s work and displays his 1828 murals as well as other examples of his remarkable career. He founded the Scientific American magazine in 1845 to encourage the innovations which were vital to the Industrial Revolution
Excellent collection of folk and decorative arts books and magazines. Many original Scientific American issues from the 1800's.
Children's creativity workshops will focus on the museum exhibits, including different perspectives of Rufus Porter's life, achievements, inventions, and of course his art.
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: True
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