Member Monday: Rehousing and Cataloguing—Bringing Order to the Chaos
While we were excited to receive the Wilbur Yacht Collection of boat plans, company archives, and design tools, and with it, some gems like the plans to Billy Joel's 38' […]
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.
While we were excited to receive the Wilbur Yacht Collection of boat plans, company archives, and design tools, and with it, some gems like the plans to Billy Joel's 38' […]
This class is designed for anyone responsible for handling delicate antiques—whether preserving family heirlooms, managing museum collections, or assisting historical societies. Participants will learn proper techniques for safely moving, supporting, […]
From Paul Bunyan to Mom’s story about the giant fish that gets bigger with each retelling, coastal Maine is rich with fish stories and tall tales. During this camp participants […]
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 […]
Want to enhance your visit to Penobscot Marine Museum with your grandchildren next summer? Or looking for new activities to do with your grandchildren? In this workshop, grandparents are invited […]
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 […]
New at Penobscot Marine Museum! Perfect for local families who are looking for a nearby, indoor play and learning opportunity, Penobscot Marine Museum is excited to open the PMM Pop-Up […]
In 2020, PMM received a collection of photos by world renown Life Magazine photographer, Eliot Elisofon. Nearly 2,000 slides and negatives shot by Elisofon between 1940-1970, on or around Vinalhaven […]
New at Penobscot Marine Museum! Perfect for local families who are looking for a nearby, indoor play and learning opportunity, Penobscot Marine Museum is excited to open the PMM Pop-Up […]
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 […]