The Maine Souvenir Shop - Portland

Very cool & unique shop! The animal in the window “Terrence doesn't give a shit you didn't come to Maine” caught my attention. I liked that local artists designed everything in the shop. When you buy stickers they tell you which artists designed all of them. Lots of shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and other items designed by local artists. One item I got was done by a 12-year-old!

Whimsical, quirky, and beautiful art by locals is distilled into a wide range of souvenirs that will bring a smile to your face and flood you with nostalgia about your time in Maine for years to come. Tellingly, it’s also a frequent stop for Portlanders shopping for gifts or treating themselves! Enjoy the Chaotic Good energy inside the shop (perfect for elevating your travel TikTok/Reel).

First of all loved the play of words with the name, The “Maine” Souvenir Shop. They shop is fill of products and merchandises from local artists and vendor. They have lots of Maine based apparels, hand made souvenirs, cards, books, gift and collectible Items. Prices are comparable for handmade and custom goods. We bought a kid’s book that was window display, written by a local author. The shop has some highlights as well, such as the giant gorilla with Portland Maine sign, a perfect picture spot for tourists. There’s a huge Elvis Presley statues as well. We interacted with several associates in the store. All were very friendly and helpful. We had a good time at the store looking around and buying stuff.

This place is amazing. They have so many great quality items and the best thing is that they are supporting local artists. The staff is wonderful and very knowledgeable about the items and their artists. I enjoyed chatting with them. The evening I was there, the owner of the store was there too. He was great with providing suggestions and was simply having fun with his staff. I had a really nice time at the store and definitely spent more time in it than I typically do at a souvenir shop. If you’re looking for unique finds (and great entertainment), I highly recommend this store!

Cute little souvenir shop, honestly one of the best souvenir shops I’ve seen. They had so much interesting fun stuff and the atmosphere in here was seriously fun. A little on the pricey side but for what you’re getting and considering it’s souvenirs it’s definitely what I expected. Also the employee working was so incredibly nice and helpful and even told us the stories behind the items we were buying which was extremely cool. Ask about the Totoro story. It’s so so cool so glad I got a Totoro postcard

Such a cool shop. A little pricey (stickers are $10!) but the polite staff will remind you why — everything is made by local (Maine) artists. Totally up my alley.

Strong with the Force and personality, this shop is. Located in the quirky core of Portland, The Maine Souvenir Shop offers more than just locally made gear—it offers vibes. From Maine-proud apparel and witty mugs to stickers, hats, and even dog bandanas with more flair than a podracer at full throttle, everything here feels thoughtfully crafted and proudly local. The staff? As warm and welcoming as a campfire on Hoth. Helpful they were, answering questions without hesitation and guiding this Jedi traveler through stacks of funky, Maine-themed finds. But the true guardian of this outpost? A rainbow gorilla, sitting peacefully in the corner of the store—beanie and all. A true photo-op legend. If Chewbacca ever crash-landed in Portland and discovered TikTok, this would be his spirit animal. My youngling was delighted to take a seat in its vibrant arms—an experience as priceless as Beskar. 📸 This isn’t just a souvenir stop—it’s a photo-friendly, laughter-laced mini-adventure. ✨ Come for the sweatshirts. Stay for the stickers. Leave with memories and a rainbow gorilla selfie your friends won't believe. A must-visit it is. Miss it, you shall not.

The first stop you should make if you want something memorable to take home while traveling. It’s all local artist designs and the staff are the artists that make all the cool gear and they clearly love to be there and help you find something. They have something for every taste, even the funkiest. The sizing is super inclusive (from toddler and plus sizes up to 6x) which is rare to find. Must go!!