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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.

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Online Collections

Explore our vast collection of artifacts and photographs.

View our historic photo collections by renowned photographers.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

April 2025 Newsletter

Mar 31, 2025

We are very honored to share the news that the Penobscot Marine Museum has again achieved accreditation from the Alliance of American Museums. Plus, the spring speaker series lineup, and our grand opening date set!

Sweepstakes

Feb 12, 2025

Enter to win! Your donation helps us continue sharing centuries of sea stories.This Experience Includes: afternoon sail on an America’s Cup sailboat for two, a 2-night stay at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Winspire booking & concierge service, and a $1,500 travel stipend.

January 2025 Newsletter

Jan 1, 2025

Join our community conversation about the former Belfast canneries, sign up for our Sailor’s Valentine Workshop next month, and explore some new digital collections.

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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 May 22 through October 11, 2025, Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm.