Welcome to the Tate House Museum
Tate House was built in 1755 for Captain George Tate (1700-1794) and his family, who had recently arrived in the Colonies from Britain.
Tate served as the Senior Mast Agent for the British Royal Navy, overseeing the cutting and shipping of white pines from Maine to England. This position assured Tate's success and his status in the community is reflected by the style of architecture he selected for his home.
With its clapboards still unpainted, Tate House is one of two residences in Maine with an unusual indented gambrel roof. As the only pre-Revolutionary home in Greater Portland that is open to the public, the impressive period furnishings, beautiful grounds and herb gardens, and unique architecture of Tate House offer an insightful glimpse at the 18th century and life in Colonial Maine.
News and Updates 
2010 is the Year of the Kitchen at Tate House Museum
Read all about our tours HERE
SPECIAL INVITATION: Tea in the Garden
Join us for a tranquil afternoon: Friday, July 23, 2 - 4 p. m.
Tea is complimentary, regular rates apply for house tours.
Space is limited so reserve early.
House Tours June 9 through October 10
Garden Tours every Wednesday We were recently featured on Bill Green's Maine Did you miss our Opening Day? Take a look at some of the activities! Our Annual May Herb Sale was a great success. Watch for news of our Fall Ramble in late September. Read about our fun Spring Ramble. Architecture Tours "From Cellar to Attic"
first and third Thursdays
