Portland Museum, Neighborhood history museum in Portland, Louisville, United States.
Description
The Portland Museum occupies three separate buildings: an Italianate mansion, a former Baptist mission structure, and a Victorian house known as AHOY House. These buildings house exhibition spaces displaying artworks and objects related to the neighborhood.
History
The museum was founded in 1978 by seven teachers from Roosevelt Elementary School who started with scrapbooks from local families. Support from the National Endowment for Humanities helped establish and grow this initial collection.
Culture
The museum displays works by naturalist John James Audubon and houses memorabilia from football player Paul Hornung. These items connect visitors to the people who shaped the neighborhood's identity.
Practical
The museum operates on a limited schedule and is located on Portland Avenue in an accessible part of the neighborhood. Visitors should check ahead to learn which buildings are open on their preferred day.
Did you know?
The museum operates a book printing room where visitors can learn traditional printing techniques and create their own publications. This hands-on experience sets it apart as a place where you can engage directly with the creative process.
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