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.
Visit Penobscot Marine Museum while you’re enjoying Searsport’s Fling into Fall events. A visit to the Museum has something for everyone. Participate in the Set Sail Demonstration at Noon and 2pm, view works of marine art by notable artists, shop in our museum store, pretend to be a 19th-century sailor, enjoy the new Sardineland exhibit, and […]
Homeschool families are invited to Penobscot Marine Museum for a museum visit featuring hands-on educational activities for all ages. Participants will tour the Fowler-True-Ross House to hear about Searsport sea captains and their families. The visit will also include a craft and free time in the hands-on Savage Education Center. Young participants can meet Mr. […]
Come celebrate all things sardines! October 4, 2025 | 10am to 4pm | Free Admission Join PMM for: Live music with The Oystermen, Belfast Bay Fiddlers, and the Searsport Shores Jam Band Children’s activities Food trucks Sardine tastings Storytime with Carver Memorial Library Sea life touch tank with Herring Gut Coastal Science Center “Salty Tales” […]
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 […]
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 required), it reviews safe handling and display methods, then focuses on how to clean different materials, choose appropriate storage options, and recognize when professional conservation […]
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 for individual instruction and support. Completion time may vary by participant. Attendees may also enjoy the Sailors’ Knot Ornament workshop on November 14. $60/participant ($85 […]
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 additional supplies. This workshop is led by Penobscot Marine Museum Education Assistant and local fiber artist Veronica Maresh Mead. $40/participant Registration required
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 coastal heritage for more than six decades. As you've likely heard, plans are underway to restore him to his original likeness, display him in Searsport, […]
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 […]
