Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center , Bridgton Maine

Westwood Murals

A collaboration with his son Stephen Twombly Porter, these murals were painted, signed, and dated in 1838.

Folk Art on High: 19th C. Weathervanes

A collection of historic New England weathervanes. Primarily copper molded animal forms.

Museum Gift Shop

The Rufus Porter Museum gift shop displays a variety of work from local folk artistans. The museum also offers many books, cards, and posters.

Cultural Heritage Series

The museum sponsors workshops in traditional arts and history. In 2011, there will be classes inspired by Rufus Porter style.

2012 Rufus Porter Museum Exhibits

2012 Special Exhibit

THE ART OF GAMEBOARDS

Colorful gameboards have long intrigued folk art collectors Gameboards2 with their small size, wonderful graphics and association with fun times in the past. Much like collectable Amish quilts, folk art gameboards reflect contemporary taste. The special exhibit for summer 2012 at the Rufus Porter Museum will feature 19th century decorated gameboard such as Checkers, Parcheesi, Backgammon and Wheels of Fortune. Game playing is an extension of the real life chase, hun and battle or the competitive human spirit. This exhibit will surely remind us of happy childhood hours spent in the "chase" with family and friends, and perhaps suggest fun idea for decorating our homes.

JOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW PARTY FUNDRAISER JUNE 12th AT 5:00pm