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Share our stories and be part of history

40 E. Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974 | 207-548-2529

Raise a sail, read a seaman’s diary, sing a sea chantey! Voyage through HUNDREDS of years, THOUSANDS of miles, and MILLIONS of stories with us. Explore art, objects, photos, and hands-on exhibits.

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Visit us in person or online for workshops, lectures, special exhibits, kids’ events, and more. View our calendar for upcoming events.

Online Collections

Explore our vast collection of artifacts and photographs.

View our historic photo collections by renowned photographers.

Membership

Join today and help us continue to inspire curiosity and foster understanding about life and work on the Maine coast.

Historical Photographs

Acres of Campus

Small Boats

What a treasure you have created in Searsport, Maine! We had a grand time and will definitely be back!

 

— Judith G.

Wow! This was an exceptional experience and so much more than we anticipated.

 

— Dale W.

A very cool museum with tons of interesting local history and information. The docents were excellent — well-informed and good story-tellers. There are many interactive exhibits for kids of all ages. Highly recommend.

 

— Rebecca L.

Current Exhibits

Permanent Exhibit

At Home, At Sea

Searsport in the 1800s is the story of people and the sea. In 1850, one out of every four males in Searsport was a mariner.
Permanent Exhibit

Rusticators on the Water

When Rusticators flocked to Maine in the late 19th to mid-20th centuries, they sought a rustic vacation to retreat from their busy city lives.

Latest News

Check out what’s going on at Penobscot Marine Museum! From updates our lecture series to special events and exhibits, we’ve got news for everyone. See all our recent posts.

November Newsletter

November Newsletter

In November, we invite you to join our conversation about the closing of Maine’s sardine canneries, plus get ready for the holidays with a sailor’s knot wreath-making workshop.

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October Newsletter

October Newsletter

October at the museum brings our annual Twilight Tours, plus meet authors Carl and David Little, read an update from our Education Department, and step back in time to Belfast in the 1980s through the lens of Leslie Gregory.

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September Newsletter

September Newsletter

This September at the museum, join our sea chantey singalongs, time travel with us to the roaring 20s, peek into the archives of Pack Dodge.

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Penobscot Marine Musuem

Penobscot Marine Museum

40 E Main Street | P.O. Box 498 Searsport, ME 04974
Phone: 207-548-2529

Hours


Closed for the Season

Penobscot Marine Museum will reopen in May 2025.