Special Events at PMM

What was life like for the children living in maritime communities in the late 1800s? During this camp, children will discover daily life long ago along Penobscot Bay and on […]

Author Mark Borton will reveal the full story that is documented in his new book, Moondoggle: Franklin Roosevelt and the Fight for Tidal-Electric Power at Passamaquoddy Bay. “Quoddy” was to […]

Penny West will discuss London Letters Home of an American Apprentice Preparing for the Far East Tea Trade, Gus Farley, Jr. (1844-1899). The talk will present a glimpse of the […]

Janna Smith will discuss When the Island Had Fish: The Remarkable Story of a Maine Fishing. Community Fishing has been a central part of life on the island of Vinalhaven for […]

In this workshop, participants can make your own Sailors’ Valentine to take home. All materials and tools provided. This workshop is intended for adults. Sailors’ Valentines are a form of […]

Join Cipperly Good for our February Member Monday presentation where we check out the new chart digitization rig. The PMM Collection is full of nautical charts with handwritten notes by navigators […]

From Paul Bunyan to Dad’s story about the giant fish that gets bigger with each retelling, Coastal Maine is rich with fish stories and tall tales. Campers will start each […]

In this workshop participants will create a custom shadowbox by layering a variety of new and vintage images and drawings. Shadow boxes can be very diverse and allow the addition […]

In 2022, PMM was able to acquire six binders full of maritime related photographic negatives taken by Rockport photographer Jim Moore. Moore was an established newspaper photographer who spent most […]

Each session will be focused on a theme and will include a variety of activities that get participants active and engaged. Sessions will include crafts, games, exhibit visits, music, and […]