Portland Observatory
Frequently Asked Questions
Phone Number: 207-253-1800
Address: 138 Congress Street, Portland, ME
Parking: Free street parking is available on any of the streets near the Tower. Please be respectful of other local businesses and do not park in areas marked 15 Minute Parking. Thanks.
Tickets: We do not have advanced ticket sales at this time. Tours are on a first come, first served basis.
ADA Accessibility: The Observatory is not ADA accessible at this time.
General
Information
Docent Guided Tours
Season Dates: May 24 - October 14, 2024
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. Last tour begins at 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Last tour begins at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday Hours: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Guided tours starting every 30 minutes. Last guided tour at 11:30 am.
*All tours are 45 minute guided tours on the hour and half hour.
Capacity: 10 people per tour
Season Dates: May 24 - October 14, 2024
Saturday and Sunday Hours:12:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Self guided, timed entry tours only. Last entry 3:30 pm. Timed entry, 10 people every 30 minutes.
Weekday Evening Hours**: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday -5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Last entry 7:30 pm.
**(Evening Hours only take place in June, July, and August)
Timed entry, 10 people every 30 minutes.
Self Guided Tours
Tickets
Adults: $10.00
Seniors: $8.00
Kids (6-17) $5.00
Kids (5 and under) free
Portland Residents: $5.00