Special Events at PMM


Lectures, Workshops, Events
You’re invited to join us at Penobscot Marine Museum for our ongoing series of special events! For more information, contact Jeana Ganskop, Education Director, at 207-548-2529 or jganskop@pmm-maine.org.


  • Peek into Paintings – Thomas Buttersworth and the War of 1812

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    October 8th at noon
    Free on Facebook and YouTube

    Learn about an English painter, an American war, and the story of how Maine achieved statehood. Join us and dive into Thomas Buttersworth's "HMS SHANNON and USS CHESAPEAKE" and hear about their legendary battle in the War of 1812. 

  • Twilight Tours

    Penobscot Marine Museum 2 Church Street, Searsport, United States

    Friday, October 15th
    5-7pm
    $20 per family (up to 10 people)
    Pre-registration is required

    When the ghosts come out! Meet the spirits of those lost at sea - a ghost ship, a waterspout, Confederates, yellow fever, and a menagerie at the bottom of the ocean are just a few of the plots visitors will encounter on Twilight Tours.

  • Peek into Paintings – Victorian Vogue, Creepy Now?

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    October 22nd at noon
    Free on Facebook and YouTube

    In this painting, we see a beautiful young woman in her silky white wedding gown with a long white veil secured by a crown of flowers. The woman was Harriet McGilvery Dunbar and the artist created this painting sometime after Harriet passed away at the age of 22. During this program, we will take a close look at the painting, discuss mourning and remembrance in Victorian culture, and also examine a hair wreath.