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 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 […]
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. What came before and after? Who are the people represented by the dots on the map? Join Education Director Jeana Ganskop to answer these questions […]
