About the Penobscot Marine Museum
The Museum
In-person visitors explore Maine’s many working waterfronts and become familiar with the people who have populated them, past and present. Hands-on exhibits, historical artifacts, fine art, and a research library are all housed in centuries-old structures situated in the small downtown of a historic community. From raising a sail, singing a sea chantey, or reading a seaman’s diary to seeing the tools and jigs of renowned boatbuilders, guests become immersed in the lineage of captains, sailors, and their families while on campus.
Online visitors join lectures and workshops broadcast to the public, and also search historical databases of photography, documents, and information. All of the Penobscot Marine Museum offerings serve to spread the stories of the tightly-knit communities of Mainers whose lives and livelihoods have long been sustained on or by the sea.
Penobscot Marine Museum is Accredited by the Alliance of American Museums. AAM Accreditation indicates the highest professional standards for education, public service, and collections stewardship and a commitment to continued institutional improvement. Of the country’s estimated 33,000 museums, roughly 1,100 are currently accredited. Penobscot Marine Museum is one of only 17 museums accredited in Maine.
Daily Schedule
During regular hours — subject to change.Penobscot Marine Museum is closed for the season.
- We’ll see you this spring! We’ll be open May 23 to October 11, 2025, Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 5pm.
Admission
Ticket Prices- Members: Free
- Adults: $18
- Seniors: $15
- Family: $45 (two adults and children under 18)
- Child Under 8: Free
- Child 8-18: $10
- Student 18+: $15
Research
If you are planning on conducting research in our library or would like to see a specific artifact during your visit, please note that an appointment is required. To make an appointment please contact our Curator, Cipperly Good, at 207-548-2529 or [email protected].
Location & Hours
40 E Main Street | P.O. Box 498 Searsport, ME 04974
Phone: 207-548-2529
Museum exhibits and store are open seasonally from late May through early October. Museum offices, research library, photo archives and education department are open year-round. Call 207-548-2529 to make an appointment.
Currently closed for the season
We’ll see you in May 2025!
Parking
Free parking is in the middle of the museum campus, between Church St. and Knox Brothers Ave. On-street parking is also available.
By Sea
To make a mooring reservation, contact Searsport Harbormaster Wayne Hamilton at 207-548-2722. Please use this phone number only for mooring reservations
Penobscot Marine Museum
Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine, is centrally located between Camden, Bangor, and Acadia National Park. Searsport is a quiet, historic town steeped in maritime tradition. Browse the shops and galleries. Spend the day at the museum and enjoy a picnic here or at the town’s waterfront park. Stay overnight at a local bed and breakfast or motel.
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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.
