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Our campus is closed for the winter season! We invite you to visit us in person again beginning May 28, 2027, to raise a sail, read a seaman’s diary, sing a sea chantey! In the meantime, please explore our online collections. Voyage through HUNDREDS of years, THOUSANDS of miles, and MILLIONS of stories with us.

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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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Big Jim Restoration

Help us restore “Big Jim,” the 40-foot-tall Maine fisherman in Prospect Harbor who has welcomed visitors to Sardineland and Vacationland since 1959.

View our historic photo collections by renowned photographers.

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Membership

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.

October 2026 Newsletter

Oct 1, 2026

Join us Saturday, October 3, for SardineFest at PMM! Plus, our last day of the 2026 season is October 10, 10am–5pm with $10 admission all day.

September 2026 Newsletter

Sep 1, 2026

Join us for Homeschool Days, September 17 & 18 and October 8! Plus, bring your antiques to our special event, “Discover the Value: Antiques Appraisal Event,” on Friday, September 25.

August 2026 Newsletter

Aug 1, 2026

Sea Chantey Singalong with Guest Chanteyman Stephen Sanfilippo on August 13. Plus, we’re celebrating a successful Elixir of the Sea!

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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

We are currently closed for the season. We'll see you again starting May 28, 2027!

Mission

Penobscot Marine Museum inspires curiosity and fosters understanding about life and work on the Maine coast to encourage stewardship of our communities and the sea.