Penobscot Marine Museum’s campus is currently closed for the winter. We’ll re-open in May 2026.
40 E Main Street | P.O. Box 498
Searsport, ME 04974
Phone: 207-548-2529
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.
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 […]
This workshop will include instruction and practice tying a flat Turk’s head knot out of lobstering string. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have completed one or two […]
Use your creativity (and dreams of summer) to decorate a wooden picture frame with seashells. This craft is a perfect DIY holiday gift! All ages welcome. Participants under 14 must […]
Starting with a single piece of cotton rope, create your own sailors’ knot wreath! This workshop is led by Penobscot Marine Museum Education Director Jeana Ganskop. During the first half […]
Inspired by the ocean views we see on Penobscot Bay, participants will create a woven piece featuring a variety of yarns, fabric, and fibers. Materials will be provided, however you […]
This course helps individuals manage their personal photography archives, which often include physical prints, negatives, and digital photos. It offers practical guidance on organizing and storing both physical and digital […]
This course helps individuals manage their personal photography archives, which often include physical prints, negatives, and digital photos. It offers practical guidance on organizing and storing both physical and digital […]
Sailors’ Valentines are a form of seashell art that sailors brought home to their loved ones. Most Sailors’ Valentines were made in the West Indies, on the island of Barbados, […]
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 […]
