The Net Result: Our Evolving Fisheries
2016 History Conference
Saturday, November 5, 2016
8:00 a.m. registration 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. conference
Postponed to a date to be determined
University of Maine Hutchinson Center
80 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine

This year's History Conference delves into statement: Human innovation and technology have proven to be too successful for the health of our fisheries and out local ecosystem.  Our line-up of scientists, historians, journalists, activists, consumers and fishermen will answer the question: How did this happen and what do we do now?

The score of the film will be performed live by Sumner and band-mate Josh Robbins. Proceeds from the film will benefit the Penobscot Marine Museum photo archives allowing more of these important historical photographs to become available to the world via the museum's online database. The event was underwritten through a generous sponsorship by Mathews Brothers and Coastal Healthcare Alliance. Beer will be provided by Marshall Wharf Brewing. Tickets are $20 with a limited number of VIP tickets for $50. 

History Conference
Saturday, April 8, 2017
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
University of Maine Hutchinson Center
80 Belmont Ave., Belfast, Maine

Student: $30
Museum Members: $50
Teacher/Non-Profit Employee: $50
Non-members: $60

This year’s History Conference delves into statement: Human innovation and technology have proven to be too successful for the health of our fisheries and our local ecosystem.  Our line-up of scientists, historians, journalists, activists, consumers and fishermen will answer the question:

How did this happen and what do we do now?

Ocean Frontiers III is a powerful film that chronicles efforts to plan for the healthy, safe, and sustainable future of our oceans. It explores the intersection of national security, maritime commerce, fishing, and recreation, plus expanding industries such as offshore wind energy and aquaculture, coupled with scientific discovery, and tells the story of how ocean planning helps us manage and balance all the uses of our ocean to keep it thriving for generations to come.

The evening will begin with a light reception, followed by the film and post-film Q&A with a panel of local experts.

Join us behind the scenes at PMM!
Volunteer Day and Yale Day of Service
This Saturday, May 6, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Come volunteer at the Museum and help us get ready for opening day. Great food, great people. See history up close. We provide the brooms and mops, you provide the elbow grease.

For more information call us at 207-548-2529. We thank you and we look forward to seeing you here!

Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10

Maine Marine Fare will celebrate all the foods from the abundant waters of coastal Maine. The two day program will include talks, panel discussions and educational tastings, featuring fishermen, food producers, aquaculturists, researchers and scientists, and members of the food and hospitality trades. It will end with a dinner called “Food from our Seas,” prepared by chef Sam Hayward with the assistance of Ladleah Dunn. Hayward, named “Best Chef in the Northeast” by the James Beard Association, co-owner and executive chef of Fore Street Restaurant in Portland, has been called “Maine’s Food Hero” for his promotion and innovative use of Maine food products from the land, the sea, and everywhere in between. Dunn is a chef, gardener, food consultant, and boat-builder in Lincolnville.

Dinner tickets are limited. Please call 207-548-2529 for availability.

Monday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Colonial Theatre
163 High St, Belfast
$12 members, children and students
$15 non-members

We are excited to bring Portland based filmmaker Tonya Shevenell to the Colonial theatre to screen her film The Home Road.

Please join in the fun
With Penobscot Marine Museum
An 1894 Dinner and Grog

Ondine Oyster & Wine Bar
108 Main Street, Belfast, Maine
February 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
$65 per person

Seating is limited. Please reserve by phone 207-338-3318 or email [email protected]

Pictures from the Penobscot Marine Museum tell many stories. The picture on this card was taken in 1894 at the Oddfellows Hall in Belfast (the building now houses Chase’s Daily). We do not know what the men are drinking or why they are peeling apples, but we can have a lot of fun thinking about both, and eating some of the food they might have eaten in 1894 in Belfast, prepared by Chef Evan Mallet in 2018. Please join us for some fun and see more of our photos – old ones of familiar places and some of our newest collection of work by Kosti Ruohomaa that is creating a stir around the state. And as always, Evan’s cooking is the icing on any cake.

Searsport District Middle School has a good number of students enrolled in the National Junior Honor Society. NJHS president Max Provencher approached the Museum to devise some projects for his fellow students. Working with curator Cipperly Good, the students have picked their favorite objects on exhibit. The mobile tour of their favorites will feature labels about what intrigued the students about the object and photographs that allow visitors to virtually climb into our boats, spin objects 360 degrees, or open up cabinet doors. Those in the area are welcome to attend the launch and interact with the student designers. Bring your smart phone!

Cost: Free with Museum Admission

Celebrate Father’s Day by digging out your remote control or sailing pond model and take it for a spin on our model pond. Pick up races with other families out for a day with good old Dad!