SOUTH PORTLAND -- The Maine Military Museum will open its grounds to the public Monday for an appearance by U.S. Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

The museum will open its doors at 12:30 p.m., and no tickets are required for the event, according to the candidate's Web site. For more information, go to www.johnmccain.com, call 891-9562 or e-mail maine@johnmccain.com.

The museum is located at 513 Broadway. Museum curator Lee Humiston said the event is scheduled to be held outside.