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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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