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.
Enjoy a day of fun activities with your family at Penobscot Marine Museum including a craft, exhibits, sea chanteys, scavenger hunt, and Set Sail demonstration! Activities will be led by PMM staff and participants will also have time for free exploration. Picnic lunches are encouraged. Registration required. Family Fun Days have been generously sponsored by […]
In the 1800s, many Mainers shipped as sailors on large, square-masted merchant ships. Examine ship models, hoist the yard with a sea chantey, and imagine what life would have been like on board. Plus, wrap up your visit by following a map to look for treasure! Discover the Penobscot Marine Museum through special crafts and […]
Mr. Ropes, Penobscot Marine Museum’s puppet ambassador will visit Carver Memorial Library’s storytime to talk with children about life at sea and the Museum! Known for his soft, grey hair and adorable “MEOW,” Mr. Ropes makes learning about local maritime history fun. Storytime also includes music, movement, stories, and more for children and their caregivers. […]
Dive into our Sardineland exhibit with a block‑printing workshop at the Penobscot Marine Museum! For $30 per person (with discounts for Waldo County residents and PMM members), you'll get: All printing materials (carving tools, ink, rollers) are provided You get a freshly printed bag and your stamps to take home! 15 minutes with Guest Speaker […]
Join in or just enjoy songs of the sea led by PMM staff and volunteers. Have a sea chantey or sailors’ song to share? You can lead one, too! For those that are curious about how chanteys were used as work songs at sea, we’ll also provide commentary. Come once or join us regularly - […]
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 images, using metadata, naming systems, and creating finding aids. Participants will learn how to preserve their photographic materials properly, set up a searchable digital archive, […]
Join in or just enjoy songs of the sea led by PMM staff and volunteers. Have a sea chantey or sailors’ song to share? You can lead one, too! For those that are curious about how chanteys were used as work songs at sea, we’ll also provide commentary. Come once or join us regularly - […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
