Using a single length of cotton rope, create your own sailor’s knot wreath. Wooden jigs will be available to guide you through the process, with staggered start times to allow for individual instruction and support. Completion time may vary by participant. Attendees may also enjoy the Sailors’ Knot Ornament workshop on November 14. $60/participant ($85 […]

Inspired by the ocean views we see on Penobscot Bay, create a woven piece featuring a variety of yarns, fabric, and fibers. Materials are provided. You are welcome to bring additional supplies. This workshop is led by Penobscot Marine Museum Education Assistant and local fiber artist Veronica Maresh Mead. $40/participant Registration required 

Join Executive Director Karen Smith for an update on our BIG project to restore the iconic Big Jim. This 40-foot-tall Maine fisherman has stood as a proud symbol for our coastal heritage for more than six decades. As you've likely heard, plans are underway to restore him to his original likeness, display him in Searsport, […]

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, between 1830 and 1880, but production continued into the early 20th century. In this workshop, you can make your own Sailors’ Valentine to take home. […]

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 will start each day enjoying stories, crafts, games, and music relating to tall tales. In the afternoon, the campers will work on their own performance […]

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 […]