Note:  Due to HVAC issues, the historic 1846 gallery is temporarily closed until the end of July 2021.

This Greek-Revival building built in 1846, served as the Norfolk County Courthouse until 1960. It is now home to the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, with two spacious galleries of ever-changing exhibits. The museum is also host to a variety of workshops, lectures, classes and performances that showcase art by regional and world-renowned artists in Olde Towne. And the courtyard is usually a buzz with artist demonstrations and live music on First Friday’s from May through October.
The building’s Art Annex and courtyard are available for meetings and small receptions.
Explore the Gift Shop for a variety of hand-made jewelry, scarves, and other accessories. Find books, sculptures, and works of local artists for sale too.