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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]