Destination KennebunkART l Art Galleries l Kennebunk Art Walks
Art, Cultural Entertainment, & Museums… 
The Kennebunks are the only place in the world so named. Kennebunk is a native term for “long cut bank” referring to the riversides of the Mousam and Kennebunk Rivers. It’s a 400-year-old community!
Kennebunk and Kennebunkport have a rich fishing, seafaring and shipbuilding history dating back to the 1620s, and became a popular destination for the rich and famous two centuries ago. You can trace the history at The Brick Store Museum in downtown Kennebunk is ideal for a visit if you are a historian or trivia lover, this brick museum is full of wonderful stories, artifacts and living history. Also guided walking tours are available in season of charming Summer Street, and “spirited” graveyards around Halloween time!
White Columns in Kennebunkport (aka the Nott House) is a property of the Kennebunkport Historical Society. This beautiful Greek Revival home is open for historic tours Memorial Day through indigenous peoples day as well as the 10 days of Prelude in December. Originally home to one of the wealthiest family in Kennebunkport in the mid-1800s, the house is filled with antiques, artifacts, and collectibles from the original family who built the home in 1853. Diaries kept by its occupants help to illustrate what life was like in those times for both the family and the historic town. Kennebunkport has been the summer home for the Bush Family for generations. White Columns features a one-room, self-guided micro-exhibit featuring George and Barbara Bush memorabilia and Kennebunkport related family photos. More information about the Kennebunkport Historical Society, tour schedules, upcoming events.
Seashore Trolley Museum hosts one of the country’s top collections of working and retired trains, trolleys and railroad cars on display. Kids will love riding in train cars along the tracks into the Maine woods. You may even want to be a motorman and learn to drive a train firsthand. Log Cabin Road – Kennebunkport, 207-967-2800
Maine Classic Car Museum at Motorland is Maine’s largest collection of classic antique autos. This indoor car collection is amazing with pricey, priceless, perfectly preserved vintage cars, motorcycles and trucks. It’s a must, and a rainy-day delight! Route 1, Arundel, 207-710-6699
Rachel Carson’s Wildlife Refuge and the Laudholm Farm offer 1600 scenic acres of nature walks, bird-watching and views of the tidal marsh, saltwater estuaries and the Atlantic Ocean, a wonderful refuge and walking place. Off Route 1,Wells
We highly recommended: Brick Store Museum – Ship Models, Historic Displays, Rare Antiques, Paintings, Decorative Arts. 117 Main St, Kennebunk, 207-985-4802.
Walking Tours of the Kennebunkport – 1 hour Historic walking tours from the Bush Family Legacy Museum, 207-967-2513.
Kennebunkport Historical Society – Kennebunkport, 207-967-2751
Intown Trolley – enjoy a One Hour Guided Tour of the Kennebunks and Kennebunkport aboard a trolley, open air in summer time. See the beaches, downtown, and Walkers Point – the Summer White House to the Bush family.
Kennebunkport’s Bush Family Legacy Museum – White Columns – aka The Nott House – 1800 Greek Revival House with a gift shop and a Bush family photo display. Open Mid-June to Mid-October, Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 207-967-2513
Maine Art is one of Southern Maine’s premier art gallery destinations representing over 40 fine artists. Each artist has some connection to Maine whether they are from here, live here currently or are lucky enough to spend time here when they can. Several artists are known nationally and even worldwide. 14 Western Avenue Kennebunk, Maine 207-967-2803
Old York Historical Society – 207 York St., York, 207-363-4974
Ogunquit Museum of American Art – Shore Rd. Ogunquit, 207 646-4909
Meeting House Museum – Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit. 207-646-4775.
Maine Narrow Gauge RR Co. & Museum – 58 Fore St, Portland 207-828-0814.
Children’s Museum of Maine – Fun for all ages. Thompson Point, Portland, 207-828-1234.
Portland Symphony Orchestra – Concerts year-round. 30 Myrtle St. Portland, 207-773-8191.
Portland Museum of Art – 7 Congress St, Portland, 207-775-6148.
Children’s Museum of Portsmouth – 280 Marcy St Portsmouth NH 603-436-3853.
Strawbery Banke Museum – Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH 603-433-1100 
Wedding Cake House – Rt 35, Kennebunk (pictured right)
Southworth Planetarium – Shows for children and adults including laser concerts. University of Southern Maine’s Science Building. Portland 207-780-4249.
Destination KennebunkART l Art Galleries l Kennebunks Art Trail
