Each day will be focused on a theme and will include a variety of activities that get participants active and engaged. Sessions will include crafts, games, exhibit visits, music, and more. Campers will also assist in Penobscot Marine Museum’s daily Set Sail demonstrations at Noon and 2pm.  Before and after care is available. Please register […]

Each day will be focused on a theme and will include a variety of activities that get participants active and engaged. Sessions will include crafts, games, exhibit visits, music, and more. Campers will also assist in Penobscot Marine Museum’s daily Set Sail demonstrations at Noon and 2pm.  Before and after care is available. Please register […]

This class teaches practical strategies for preserving antiques in everyday living spaces, recognizing that most people want to enjoy their heirlooms rather than store them away. Focusing on affordable ways to improve home environmental conditions, the course covers how to reduce risks like mold, rust, and fading, and how to place antiques in areas with […]

Elixir of the Sea is a signature fundraising celebration held on PMM’s historic campus. Guests will enjoy an evening of wonderful food by Bell the Cat, warm company, and a hint of salt air.­­­­ Proceeds from the evening directly support the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and collections care—ensuring Maine’s maritime stories continue to be preserved and shared.Thursday, […]

With the ocean as inspiration, create a mini tapestry with a variety of yarns, cloth, and fibers. A Mosman Park beach walk will be included for additional inspiration weather permitting. This workshop is led by local artist and PMM Education Assistant, Veronica Maresh Mead. Cost: $30 To make our programming available more widely, we are […]

Get inspired to create shell art by the Victorians’ love of decorating with items from nature. Choose to make a wreath, picture frame, sailors’ valentine, or a rectangular piece with shells, sand, seeds, and beads. A visit to the museum’s shell art pieces on display will provide added inspiration. Cost: $30 To make our programming […]

This class offers practical advice on cleaning, storage, and display techniques to ensure the preservation of family letters, antiques, and heirlooms for future generations. Building on earlier classes (though not required), it reviews safe handling and display methods, then focuses on how to clean different materials, choose appropriate storage options, and recognize when professional conservation […]

With the ocean as inspiration, create a mini tapestry with a variety of yarns, cloth, and fibers. A Mosman Park beach walk will be included for additional inspiration weather permitting. This workshop is led by local artist and PMM Education Assistant, Veronica Maresh Mead. Cost: $50 Registration required.

Get inspired to create shell art by the Victorians’ love of decorating with items from nature. Choose to make a wreath, picture frame, sailors’ valentine, or a rectangular piece with shells, sand, seeds, and beads. A visit to the museum’s shell art pieces on display will provide added inspiration. Cost: $50 Registration required.

This hands-on course offers a practical introduction to digitizing cultural heritage photographs, helping museums, historical societies, and similar organizations plan and launch successful digital projects. Drawing on Penobscot Marine Museum’s experience since 2005, the course covers essential topics like project assessment, equipment and software selection, fundraising, and best practices for image capture and file management. […]