Not every summer day in Maine is picture perfect. Whether it’s raining, the black flies are out in force or you just need a break from the beach, here are a bunch of ways to have fun inside.

Portland Museum of Art

In addition to “Jeremy Frey: Woven,” the first major retrospective of a Wabanaki artist in a fine art museum in the U.S., every third Thursday is free and features an evening party with musicians, food trucks and artists. Aug. 10 is Family Day.

7 Congress St., Portland, 207-775-6148. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visitors 21 and under are free. Admission for adults is $20, $18 for seniors and students; free 4-8 p.m. Friday. portlandmusuem.org

Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine

Visit the three floors of regular exhibits at Thompson’s Point or book tickets to the show “We Are In A Play!,” based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems, running from June 29 to July 28.

250 Thompson’s Point Road, Portland, 207-828-1234. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is $18 and theater tickets are $16-$22. kitetails.org

Victorian Mansion

The mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House, was built between 1858 and 1860 as a summer home for the Morses, who were from Maine originally but lived in New Orleans. The house contains over 90% of its original interior and is a National Historic Landmark. It gets busy on rainy days, so reservations are recommended. On Juneteenth (June 19), the house is hosting a community day with free admission.

109 Danforth St, Portland, 207-772-484. 10 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. daily. Cost ranges from $6 for students to $19.25 for adults. Discounts for families and children under 6 are free. victoriamansion.org

Arcadia

Play video games, like Mario Kart and Donkey Kong, pinball and skeeball while sipping on craft cocktails at this 21-plus arcade and bar. Trivia every Thursday at 7 p.m.

504 Congress St., Portland. 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday through Monday. arcadiaportland.com

X-Golf Portland

An indoor golf simulator offering lessons, club rental, private events and a full restaurant and bar. Book a tee time online.

101 York St., Portland, 207-536-1257. 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; $35/hour weekends, $45/hour weekends. playxgolf.com

Big 20 Bowling Center

Scarborough’s home of candlepin bowling for over 73 years hosts a summer league and Rock ‘N Bowl on Friday and Saturday nights.

382 Route 1, Scarborough, 207-883-2131. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, 4-10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday, 1-7 p.m. Sunday. $4.25 per string per person, $2.75 shoe rentals, $28/hour for bumper bowling, $30/hour after 6 p.m. big20bowling.com

Color ME Mine

Decorate your own pottery, for all ages, using a variety of techniques. Reservations recommended during peak times or for groups over five. Cost includes $8 studio fee plus the cost of pieces which start around around $18.

4 Thompson’s Point, Portland, 207-536-4848. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. portland.colormemine.com

Terrarium

Build your own mini garden at an indoor DIY garden center serving snacks, local beer, wine, coffee and tea. Drop in or book a workshop ahead.

98 Cross St., 207-747-4015. Noon to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Friday,  11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Prices start at $28. terrariumportlandme.com

Maine Maritime Museum

Learn about Maine’s shipbuilding and seafaring history along the Kennebec River on the 20-acre campus with a historic wooden shipyard, a working boat shop and a Victorian shipbuilder’s home. Presentations and events for children and adults, such as day camps and boat shop workshops, are scheduled regularly.

243 Washington St, Bath, 207-443-1316. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Admission is free for children under 17 and $20 for adults. mainemaritimemuseum.org