Member Programs
PMA membership is your ticket to the best art experiences in Maine and beyond. As a member, you enjoy unparalleled access to exclusive programs, behind-the-scenes tours, and special exhibitions moments. Your membership allows you to dive deeper into the rich history and vibrant culture that our museum celebrates.
Lectures and Programs
From exhibition openings, guest lectures, and community events—the PMA is your place to get together with family, friends, and loved ones. Something is always happening at your museum.
Gallery Talks
Join us in the galleries to hear from museum staff and community members.
Third Thursday at the Portland Museum of Art
Third Thursday is the PMA’s dynamic, ever-changing monthly event offering free admission and a vibrant mix of experiences. Enjoy live music, engaging programs, food trucks, and collaborations with community partners—making each month unique.
Barnet Scholars Lecture Series
The Barnet Scholars Lecture invites an established scholar to lead conversations with museum colleagues on topics related to 20th-century American art.
Bernard Osher Lecture Series
Since 1988, the Bernard Osher Lecture Series has been the PMA's flagship annual event, welcoming visionary cultural leaders, scholars, and thinkers to Maine to share their insights and experiences with museum audiences.
Judy Glickman Lauder Lecture Series
Each year, the Portland Museum of Art welcomes leaders, artists, and scholars from the world of photography to the museum at The Judy Glickman Lauder Lecture. One of the PMA’s marquee events, the lecture provides in-depth insight into the people, perspectives, and culture of photography.
Leonard and Merle Nelson Social Justice Fund Lecture Series
The Leonard and Merle Nelson Social Justice Fund at the Portland Museum of Art honors artists who inform their work or their lives with themes of social justice. Through lectures, events, and the purchase of work, this fund brings these artists and their art to the PMA, creating awareness of the social justice issues of our day as conveyed through artistic expression.