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, […]

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' fast cruiser, it was overwhelming. Luckily, we have a rolodex full of former high school and college interns to call upon. Belfast-native Willa Bywater, now […]

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, and packaging fragile objects, with a focus on reducing breakage, mold, and environmental risks. The course includes hands-on practice, and attendees are encouraged to bring […]

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 experience since 2005, the course covers essential topics like project assessment, equipment and software selection, fundraising, and best practices for image capture and file management. […]

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 to try out crafts and activities that relate to Penobscot Marine Museum content and exhibits. PMM Education Director Jeana Ganskop will guide participants through worksheets, […]

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 to improve home environmental conditions, the course covers how to reduce risks like mold, rust, and fading, and how to place antiques in areas with […]

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 Children’s Museum on March 7th and 14th. The PMM Pop-Up Children’s Museum will occur in the museum’s Old Vestry building featuring one large room full […]

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 were donated by his daughter Elin. This collection has since been digitized and cataloged and ready to be explored. If you are not familiar with […]

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 Children’s Museum on March 7th and 14th. The PMM Pop-Up Children’s Museum will occur in the museum’s Old Vestry building featuring one large room full […]