Current Library Hours:
- Tues. 10am-4:00pm
- Wed. 10am-4:00pm
- Thurs. 10am-4:00pm
In addition to these hours we are open during our scheduled programs or by appointment only. Questions? Email us at admin@mainemechanics.org
* If you would like to book a special building tour outside of these hours, please contact us at info@mainemechanics.org
Rental Inquiries: To inquire about renting one of our spaces, please visit our rentals page and then fill out a rental inquiry form.
Directions:
From the North
Take Interstate 295 to Exit 7, Franklin Arterial. From Franklin Arterial, turn right onto Congress Street. Stay on Franklin until you hit the top of the hill and take a right onto Congress Street. You will pass City Hall on your right, continue on Congress several more blocks, past Monument Square. Mechanics’ Hall will be on your right across from Portland Media Center and Maine College of Art.
From the South
Take the Maine Turnpike northbound to Exit 44, Interstate 295. Follow Interstate 295 to Exit 7, Franklin Arterial. From Franklin Arterial, turn right onto Congress Street. Stay on Franklin until you hit the top of the hill and take a right onto Congress Street. You will pass City Hall on your right, continue on Congress several more blocks, past Monument Square. Mechanics’ Hall will be on your right across from Portland Media Center and Maine College of Art.
Public Transit
The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.
Parking:
The Arts District Garage is the preferred
parking partner for Mechanics’ Hall
Arts District Garage
511 Congress Street
(2nd entrance Casco Street directly behind our historic building)
Street parking is sometimes available in the area. It’s especially hard to find on First Fridays. All metered street parking is free on Sundays throughout the city.
Arts District Garage
150 ft from Mechanics’ Hall, 1 minute walk
511 Congress St
207-699-2216
Hours of Operation
24/7 Access
Rates
+ Monday – Thursday Hourly: $5/hour, $45 max per day
+ Friday – Sunday Hourly: $7/hour, $45 max per day
Spring St. Parking Garage
0.2 miles from Mechanics’ Hall, 4 minute walk
45 Spring Street
207-874-2842
Hours of Operation
Monday–Saturday: 6:00am–1:00am
Sundays: 8:00am–1:00am
Rates
+ Hourly: $4/hour, $28 max daily rate
Elm St. Parking Garage
0.2 miles from Mechanics’ Hall, 5 minute walk
21 Elm Street
207-871-1106
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 6:00am–10:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am–10:00pm*
*or 30 minutes after Merrill Auditorium events, $25 after-hours lock-out fee
Rates
+ Hourly: $4/hour, $28 max daily rate
Temple St. Garage
0.3 miles from Mechanics’ Hall, 7 minute walk
11 Temple St.
207-772-5762
Hours of Operation
Monday–Saturday: 7:00am–12:00am
Sundays: Closed
Rates
+ Hourly: $5/hour, $40 max per day
Fore St. Parking Garage
0.5 miles from Mechanics’ Hall, 12 minute walk
427 Fore Street
207-871-1290
Hours of Operation
24/7 Access
Rates
+ Hourly: $7/hour, $60 max per day
Casco Bay Garage
0.8 miles from Mechanics’ Hall, 19 minute walk
54 Commercial Street
207-774-8653
Hours of Operation
Monday–Sunday: 4:30am–11:45pm
Rates
+ Hourly: $5 per hour, $40 max per day
