# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure will return the Victoria Mansion this fall!  This one-day fair kicks off the Halloween season with an educational (and entertaining!) take on Victorian folklore, customs, Spiritualism, and more.

Learn about poison books and wallpaper, how purported mediums conducted seances, and why some elite Victorians held mummy unwrapping parties. Have your cards or runes read, create Victorian crafts, and much, much more! This fair will have activities and games for kids throughout the day. Plus, a visit from “Dracula,” music by One-Eared Cat, and readings from “penny dreadfuls.” We’ll also have Sullivan House Bakery onsite for visitors who want to grab a bite to eat while they enjoy demonstrations and performances on the lawn.

Exhibitors and performers include:

Phillips Puppets
Osher Map Library
Portland Ballet
Andrew Harris
Saco Museum’s Cabinet of Curiosities
…and more!
This event is designed for visitors ages 8 and up. We encourage caregiver discretion for younger and more sensitive children.

Keep an eye on our Events webpage, and our Facebook and Instagram pages in the coming weeks as we announce more. A full schedule of events will be available onsite on the day of the event, and a preliminary schedule of events will be available closer to the event date.

Tickets are available only through Victoria Mansion's website. 

Adults: $21
College Students: $8
Children ages 6-17: $6
Children 5 and under: Free
Victoria Mansion Members: Free
Museums for All (SNAP/EBT cardholders): $3 (with valid SNAP/EBT card and photo ID at check-in)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/a-bizarre-victorian-bazaar-an-exhibition-of-oddities-and-the-obscure/200030737708049
- **Event Categories**: Exhibitions, Kids, performances, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 109 Danforth St, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101
- **lat**: 43.65147
- **long**: -70.26075
- **full address**: 109 Danforth St, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure being held?
  - **A:** A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 109 Danforth St, Portland, ME, United States, Maine 04101.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure?
  - **A:** A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure is organized by Victoria Mansion.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Bizarre Victorian Bazaar: An Exhibition of Oddities and the Obscure sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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