While the museum may be closed inside, the grounds and gift shop are open. This is truly a grand house and appears to be well taken care of as a museum. The mansion is a brownstone built in 1860 and it initially served as a summer home. It was made of Italianate brick. I enjoyed the large windows and scale of the home.

Beautiful mansion! We took a tour and the guide was knowledgeable. The main difference between this location and other mansions Ive toured is that this one is still being fixed up. I would recommend it for a quick dose of history though!

Great place. Beautiful architecture and reasonable parking.

The most beautiful mansion i have ever seen at Christmas!!!

Gorgeous Mansion with authentic and preserved furniture. A must-see on any Portland itinerary. More than 90% of the houses interior, including furniture, fixtures, and more are originals from the mid-1800s, recovered from past owners descendants. And a bonus is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable volunteer in every room

Such a great place to be saved. We nearly missed it as google shows last entry as closing time. So glad we went by to check. Parking on streets okay just confirm how long on the signs. Lovely items in the shop too.

The Victoria Mansion is a wonderful museum you should visit if you love history, the Victorian period, or old houses.The docents are all very knowledgeable and very friendly, excited to talk about the two families who lived there and their belongings being showcased.The interior is absolutely gorgeous, and even the walls are a work of art. Photos are not allowed most of the year, but you can take no-flash photography during their Christmas/holiday exhibition. As you can see from my photos, there is lots to see.Some of the rooms are off limits like the kitchen (there werent any photos taken of it by Mrs. Morse, the original owner) and the third floor (safety reasons) - and the price is moderate at around $15 for one person. But it is well worth it for the amount of art and history you get to experience.There is a gift shop attached, in the old garage/carriage house, where you can buy Victorian-themed gifts and trinkets.Would recommend to anyone I know. What a gorgeous and interesting place.

I’ve loved coming to the Victoria Mansion after its been decorated for Christmas. Each years brings a different theme.

First of all, the mansion was so beautiful! The restorations are lovely and so many beautiful things are original. The staff was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and friendly.

Nice Victorian mansion, well decorated for the holiday season. Staff is very knowledgeable about the history. Worth the visit.

Wonderful. Highly recommend it. Docent Johnny was great.1/3/20 -- Beautifully decorated for the holidays.

It was a wonderful experience, the house was beautiful. Its like a palace. And John, the guide, really loves his work, he knows everything.

Every room host was helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed this self-guided tour, because, it gave us the freedom to stick to a room as long as we wanted. Also, we could come back to a previously visited room. That type of flexibility was worthy of the price of admission.The Mansion also still maintains most of its original design, and all else. This summer house is a dream vacation house, because of its focus on details, simplicity, and opulence.

Great tour! I went on the last tour of the day so there were just five people. Any larger and it might have been difficult to see in the rooms. But the tour guide gave us lots of detail and you can tell they truly care about the place. The furniture is all original to the mansion and they really tried to track everything down.

Its like walking through a time capsule from the mid 1800s. Very beautiful restoration work. It had its Christmas decorations still up so there was a Christmas tree in every room almost. Military is free :). Sorry, I dont know how much everyone else was.

Great place. Friendly guide. Go check it out.

Great visit very beautiful

Very professional and knowledgeable staff. We have been on many mansion tours and this one was top notch. John took his time and it was clear how much he enjoys his job. Very enjoyable tour.

I love going there to see their annual Christmas display. Not reccomend for small children.

We had a fantastic time here. We showed up early and got a tour for $14 a person. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions.The mansion had some beautiful furniture and magnificent walls.If you like architecture and art, this is definitely worth doing while in town.

A place to visit once in a lifetime

There were no tours today, which was disappointing, especially since we still had to pay full price. There were people in every room that were knowledgeable and could answer questions. Its a very nice house, but it would have been better with a tour.

Closed due to Covid-19

So beautiful inside! Everyone should come visit, I love how each room is decorated differently. We went during Christmastime, just wonderful. The only thing, the walkway outside was not sanded very well, extremely icy, which isnt good when you have your great-grandmother with you!

It’s great experience, guides are all nice and answered all my questions. Reason I gave 4 stars because they charge a lot. I think almost $20, and I don’t think it’s worth the price. Probably just me. Also it’s cheaper if you get your ticket in Groupon or add it as your tour package.

If youre in Portland. Why not stop by, there isnt much to do anyways. Its a quick walk though and there are always staff explaining the rich history of the place. The gift shop is quite nice, a lot of interesting things for sale.

Worth walking by and grabbing a photo.Plenty of beautiful houses in the area to also view.

House was beautiful, had the bad timing of coming in with a tour bus, but there were plenty of rooms. Docents were incredibly knowledgeable, lots of neat history. Gift shop was awesome! So many cool things!! The manager of the gift shop has a great eye! Loving the Halloween and Krampus themed stuff!

Being originally from England, Ive seen my fair share of historic homes. Been in Portland nearly 2 years and this is my first time here. It was better than I hoped. Beautiful restorations. Mostly all original pieces. The staff were exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend Victoria Mansion as a place to see.

Sadly the day we chose to visit the Victoria Mansion there was a sign advising us it is closed in preparation for the holiday season. Hopefully we will visit it on our next trip to Portland.

Interesting visit. A mix of cutting edge building and traditional decor. Focus was more on the stuff in there and less about how the house was put together which by itself has significance when considering when it was built.

Fascinating historical home, with amazingly ornate paintings and furnishings throughout. The staff were very friendly and helpful- it was worth hanging back after a crowd passed through a room to ask questions and learn more from the guides.

Nice building with interesting tourUnfortunately, no photographs allowed inside.

Definitely worth visiting. The story behind this museum is incredible. 80% of the furnishings were from the original owner when built in 1860. The home is stunning and preserved from a day gone by.

A slice of history come to life. Lovingly restored home from a bygone era. Well-preserved furnishings, stunning collection, brilliantly presented by volunteer docents. Breathtaking detail offered with carefully researched details from the Civil War period. Delightfully friendly gift shop staff top the experience of this charming tour stop. A must-see.

So delicate and elaborate. The guide is nice and friendly. It’s a pleasure to have suchwonderful experience！

Though its a historical land mark, I actually didnt go inside and instead decided to visit the citys downtown (which was pretty and I liked it more). Some of the people with me did visit this place and found it okay and not something extraordinary, the age range included, kids from 4yrs old to adults of 45yrs old.

As everything... Closed for COVID.

Its a great place to visit. I loved the authentic historical items they have. I appreciate that they are consistently renovating to keep things in its original condition. Keep up the great work!

We had a good experience since our tour group was about 12. Im impressed by original features am glad to know restoration is ongoing. Not fully restored but decent enough. Nice gift shop. No parking.

Beautifully decorated for Christmas this year. The artisans all bring thier own flair to the rooms. Merry Christmas!

Closed because of covid 19.

Love their yearly Christmas decorations.

If you like old homes you need to see this. The staff is very knowledgeable.

This place is great. the only thing that sucks is no pictures inside

Not a house one would expect to see in Maine! Restoration is still in progress but still interesting. Gift shop has some very unique items.

Self guided tour for the day and they were smart in the fact that they kept a tour guide in each room for you to ask questions and to give the history behind each room. They are currently working on restoration for some of the rooms, including the parlor at the time. Would recommend if you love architecture.

Loved the architecture of this mansion built in 1858. Hope to visit again after the renovations

Intricate and beautiful restoration. The tour is totally worth it. The guide did an excellent job of painting a vivid image of the time.

A beautiful historic treasure in Portland. Highly recommend a visit to this fantastic gem.

Very nicely maintained and a fabulous tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Quite a gem.

Very nice mansion from the Victorian age. Quite breathtaking.

Not bad for an old house thats pretty much famous for being an old house. Pretty interesting tour about the history and architecture of the building. Worth visiting.

What an incredible historical landmark in Portland.I loved learning the history of this home. The guides are super knowledgable. Cute gift shop

Beautiful ornate Victorian home. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Very interesting place to visit. If you enjoy history this place does not hold any particular significance. But does offer a historic look into Victorian architecture.

Beautiful home to tour!!!

A great place to visit. Beautifully decorated for Christmas.

A truly amazing time capsule, it takes you right back to the 1800s. The tour is great and the prices are very fair. The tour lasts about an hour and is full of very interesting history of the owners and the area.

A mid Eighteenth century mansion, it has a splendid interior, one of the rooms being selected as one of the 50 best rooms in America.

Beautiful place to visit. Knowledgeable and friendly staff

We were in Portland for a day and decided to stop in and do a self guided tour. We were greeted by friendly and very informative guides that explained the history of this local treasure. A must see in Portland. A must See.

Nice tour and history if the okace worth the money

If you find American History regarding 19th century architectural house design fascinating (as I do) then stop for a tour of Victorua Mansion in downtown Portland, Maine . . . My wife and I took the semi-tour through two levels of the beautifully decorated home at Christmas time!Theres an entrance fee, but its worth your time as you walk around to each room open for viewing. A docent stands to the side and provides a summary of the familys experiences & history germaine to the function of room (eg. Parlor, bedroom, living room, etc.)They did allow photos, and answered all my questions. Takes about 30 minutes or 2 hours depending on your pace and interest level.

A faithful restoration to highlight the mid to late 19th century. We found the artistry and craftsmanship absolutely stunning! Knowledgeable and engaging tour guide.

Absolutely beautiful Victoria mansion and I am thankful to learn the history behind it. I loved the library room

Incredible residence. An amazing amount of craftsmanship, blending New Orleans with Maine style.

A cool place to visit on the outside. I didnt go on the tour as it is a bit expensive, but the gift shop has some nice some things.

This is for any and all history buffs to check out. The tours are nice and the staff knows alot of facts. Be sure to bring your military, student ID or AAA card for discounts. The home is well maintained and provides a look back into how life was back then.

Wonderful visit here. Interesting to see and hear about. Wonderful staff who explained history and answers questions.

Spectacular little gem of a home...loved it

Amazing place. A quick must see in Portland. It will leave lasting memories. Just beautiful.

Surprisingly well-preserved 1860 house. A short walk from the water front. Lots of original art and furniture.

Very very very nice house. The staff is very friendly, and knowledge about this history over the house.Would recommend the tour!

Architectural gem in the heart of Portland. Not to be missed. Amazing Herter designed interiors, furniture and housewares. You wont see a collection like this anywhere else.

Staff was very informative and such a lovely building!

Historiical building in Portland. Must see place.

Wow! This amazing piece of history is stunning and they are working very hard to keep it that way!!!!!

Such a warm feeling in the mansion. Just beautiful.

If you are only going to visit one historic site in Portland, I highly recommend Victoria Mansion. It was built 1858-1860 and 90% of furniture and accessories are original from 1860.

Beautiful house. Well worth the visit.

Enjoyed the day where docents were in each room the answer questions or point out interesting items. Bus came right after we arrived in the morning, so we came back a few hours later and had free rein to move around.

Very nice, mostly plaster and paint decor. However the staircase, stained glass, furnishings, fireplaces and statues were stunning.

I kind of feel like you have to be a certain type of person to enjoy a place like Victoria mansion and I didnt realize it until I actually stepped inside. If you are a fan of cool-looking furnishings, interior design, or just want to see what an old bathroom and toilet looks like, you should go here.Overall the whole place has been immaculately kept, restored, and displayed. I found it difficult to look at the fireplaces and mantles cause I wanted to run my hands all over the place. The designs on the sink basins are absurd. Why dont they make sinks like that anymore? Its the coolest thing you could possibly put in a bathroom.Kind of a bummer but you are NOT allowed to take any photographs, which I figure is that it takes away potential business so Im happy to keep my phone in my pocket. But still, the marble, the stained glass, the cloven-hoofed parlor room furniture. Its nuts.Go.

Lovely mansion though a little expensive for how big it is and how long it takes to go through. The masion is beautiful and well maintained I loved the quality of preservation though great place that Id go back to if the opportunity presented itself.

Unfortunately it was closed when I went, but the exterior is beautiful. Must visit when open.

Gorgeous and visually overwhelming! Knowledgeable docents and an amazing array of decorations. Not a good choice for large groups, as the spaces are narrow and lines can form quickly.

Gorgeous this time of year, we always check out the Christmas display at Victoria mansion. This year, the theme was Christmas through a kids eyes and it was beautiful. I highly recommend going to the mansion if you want to get into the holiday spirit.

Really great way to spend an afternoon. The men and women who work there are extremely friendly and informative.

Lovely place

Wow! This is just beautiful. The story of how the things in the house was slowly recovered to be back in the house was just amazing. I like that you are accompanied by a tourist guide who explains to you about the history of the house. She was so good and very accommodating. Would be back again if I go that way again.

Had great visit just wish it was formal guided tour and not self guided

We were blown away by the beauty of this amazing restored home. Unfortunately there are no photos allowed in the home but the amount of detail and care the original home owners and the Victorian Mansion restoration team have put in will stay with you.Our tour guide, Kathie, was extremely knowledgeable, passionate and happy to answer any questions we had.Every room in the mansion is breath taking. This tour is not to be taken for granted.

Very cool and interesting tour worth seeing if youre in Portland.

Beautiful mansion with a lot of history. The views from inside are stunning. No photography is allowed and guests are not allowed to wander freely. We were part of a group tour led by a lovely guide. Being in a group makes it harder to see as doorways are narrow only allowing for a quick glance around. The house is filled with mostly original pieces (which is rare). Unfortunately, we could not see the kitchen or servents quarters, as they were closed to visitors.

The guide was nice and very knowledgeable.

Great guided tour with opportunities to take pictures.

Beautiful mansion with well informed guides. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

I mega of multi architectural era styles just completely astounding the workmanship throughout the mansion, well preserved Thank You for eye candy!

Went here to get some local history and loved this mansion. Restoration in process but what a great story. They have recovered 90% of the furniture and the details are amazing. Worth the $16 admission.