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Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity

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121 Main St, Bridgton, ME 04009, United StatesMap
Phone+1 207-647-2828
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  • GwenC10
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    Don't Miss This Small Museum

    Well worth a visit to learn about a fascinating artist and inventor. They offer a friendly and concise tour that explains Porter's contributions and his era. A highlight is getting to see the wall m...

    Reviewed on Sep 10, 2022
  • NHjo
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    Brilliant man!

    I enjoyed the short video and the tour and was surprised to learn that Rufus Porter had so many patents for inventions. He led a fascinating life. I expected to see more of his original murals -- ther...

    Reviewed on Oct 5, 2019
  • annesH1461YW
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    Fascinating Man, Great Museum!

    A friend who is quite familiar with Rufus Porter’s art suggested that we take the museum tour. Porter was a true polymath - artist (landscapes, portraits), inventor (rotating stock revolver, air ship...

    Reviewed on Sep 17, 2018
  • msaffer2018
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    Charming and small museum

    Rufus Porter was an inventor, founder of Scientific American, and a self-taught muralist. This charming little museum collection spotlights his discoveries and his art. I first visited in 2017 to a...

    Reviewed on Jul 24, 2018
  • Gettingt
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    Interesting man!

    Wow! What a guy Rufus Porter was! An inventor and an artist. And he made a living on his art! And what a legacy he left the United States. Great gift shop - reasonably priced and great products.

    Reviewed on Sep 6, 2017

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