February Break Tall Tales & Fish Stories Camp
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 […]
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.
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 […]
In a recent social media post, we shared a map with the locations of over 75 Searsport sea captains on January 31, 1884. The map freezes a moment in time. […]
Each morning session will be focused on a theme and will include a variety of activities to get participants active and engaged. Sessions will include crafts, games, exhibit visits, music, and more. Afternoon sessions will include free-play time, stories, and a maker space. Morning sessions run 9am to noon, and afternoon sessions run 1pm to […]