Special Events at PMM

Tuesdays in June at 7PM
On Zoom

Looking for something to do? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Test your knowledge of the people, places, and things in some of the most popular maritime books and movies at our Maritime Media Trivia Night! Trivia will be Tuesdays in June at 7PM, and each week’s session will be dedicated to either maritime literature or maritime film. The game and instructions will be offered through Zoom, so make sure you’ve got your laptop, smartphone, or tablet all charged up. We hope you can join us for a weekly dose of trivia fun. Dust off that copy of Moby Dick and look around for that Jaws VHS – you’ve got some studying to do!

Tuesdays in June at 7PM
On Zoom

Looking for something to do? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Test your knowledge of the people, places, and things in some of the most popular maritime books and movies at our Maritime Media Trivia Night! Trivia will be Tuesdays in June at 7PM, and each week’s session will be dedicated to either maritime literature or maritime film. The game and instructions will be offered through Zoom, so make sure you’ve got your laptop, smartphone, or tablet all charged up. We hope you can join us for a weekly dose of trivia fun. Dust off that copy of Moby Dick and look around for that Jaws VHS – you’ve got some studying to do!

Tuesdays in June at 7PM
On Zoom

Looking for something to do? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Test your knowledge of the people, places, and things in some of the most popular maritime books and movies at our Maritime Media Trivia Night! Trivia will be Tuesdays in June at 7PM, and each week’s session will be dedicated to either maritime literature or maritime film. The game and instructions will be offered through Zoom, so make sure you’ve got your laptop, smartphone, or tablet all charged up. We hope you can join us for a weekly dose of trivia fun. Dust off that copy of Moby Dick and look around for that Jaws VHS – you’ve got some studying to do!

Friday, July 3
Noon
FREE

Join us at Facebook.com/Penobscot as Museum Educator Sarah Cole uses high resolution images of our paintings to zoom in on all the details. See our paintings as never before! Learn about the artist and the history and geography behind the subject of the painting. Post your questions and comments during the live session.

Monday, July 6
Noon and lasts around 20 minutes
FREE, Members Only

Join Penobscot Marine Museum Curatorial Staff for live lunchtime Zoom presentations. Rotating between Curator Cipperly Good, Photo Archivist Kevin Johnson, and Digital Collections Curator Matt Wheeler, each week a different staff member will focus on one of their favorite artifacts or collections. Enjoy close up views and interesting stories, plus an opportunity to ask your own questions and chat with PMM staff!

One-time fee of $5/person, FREE for members

Bring a brown bag lunch, picnic blanket or lawn chair, and your knot project and join us for some crafting and conversation. We will provide participants with a packet including string and instructions for several knot projects. This is a casual crafting hour - our staff and volunteers will offer guidance but generally the knotting is self-led. Recommended supplies to bring include small needle-nosed pliers, sharp scissors, a butane lighter, and additional string or rope if desired. Recommended books are Des Pawson’s Knot Craft, Stuart Grainger’s Creative Ropecraft, and The Marlinspike Sailor by Hervey Garrett Smith. Canceled on rainy days. Join the group on the grass near the Camera Obscura (see map)

Wednesday July 8
7pm to 8pm
FREE

Join us on Zoom for a casual crafting hour and conversation. We will post some possible knot projects and we encourage you to share your work! All ages and levels welcome. Recommended supplies include small needle-nosed pliers, sharp scissors, a butane lighter, and string or rope. Recommended books are Des Pawson’s Knot Craft, Stuart Grainger’s Creative Ropecraft, and The Marlinspike Sailor by Hervey Garrett Smith.

Thursday, July 9
6pm
FREE

Maine is known for a lot of things, both good and bad, but piracy is not necessarily one of them, not when the Caribbean featured such temptations as gold and rum. But that does not mean that Maine did not see its share of piracy. Award-winning author, and occasional pirate, James L. Nelson will present a talk on Piracy on the Coast of Maine, a look at our very own buccaneers Down East.

Friday, July 10
Noon
FREE

Join us at Facebook.com/Penobscot as Museum Educator Sarah Cole uses high resolution images of our paintings to zoom in on all the details. See our paintings as never before! Learn about the artist and the history and geography behind the subject of the painting. Post your questions and comments during the live session.