Portland boasts the most concentrated population of achievements in higher education in the state of Maine. See why people flock to Downtown to learn from the best!
Bright Star World Dance
108 High St | 207-370-5830World dance studio offering belly dance, African dance and more classes. Visit website.
Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
250 Thompson’s Point Road | 207-828-1234Interactive exhibits encourage play & exploration! Daily programs include art, science & theatre. Visit website.
Maine Ballroom Dance
614 Congress St | 207-773-0002Groups & private instruction; public dance parties every Saturday. Visit website.
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association Library
519 Congress St | 207-773-8396A social organization promoting the skilled trades. Visit website.
Maine College of Art
522 Congress St | 207-775-3052MECA offers a BFA, MFA, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) & continuing studies. Visit website.
Maine International Trade Center
511 Congress St | 207-541-7400Offers trade missions, programs & seminars, conferences & technical assistance. Visit website.
Muse Paintbar
245 Commercial St | 207-618-9500Get creative. Relax. Uncork your Muse. Private parties, regular sessions and kids’ events. Visit website.
Oak Street Studios
636 Congress St | 207-775-7118Young people’s Art Institute & private Fine Arts School for students aged 2 yrs & up. Visit website.
Portland Public Library
5 Monument Sq | 207-871-1700A host of multi-media, online resources & services. Brown bag lectures, children’s & teen’s events. Visit website.
Sail Maine
58 Fore St | 207-772-7245We provide affordable access to the water through community sailing and educational programming. Visit website.
Salt Institute
561 Congress St | 207-761-06601-semester intensive programs in documentary radio, writing, photography & multimedia. Visit website.
The Language Exchange
75 Market St Ste 305 | 207-772-0405Providing a broad range of language-related services to individuals, private businesses & government agencies. Visit website.
The Telling Room
225 Commercial St | 207-774-6064The Telling Room is Greater Portland’s community writing center serving students ages 6-18. Visit website.