Plan your visit.

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 info@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.

Palaver Strings Concert January 2020

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

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