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.
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 […]
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, […]
