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.
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 […]
Elixir of the Sea is a signature fundraising celebration held on PMM’s historic campus. Guests will enjoy an evening of wonderful food by Bell the Cat, warm company, and a hint […]
With the ocean as inspiration, create a mini tapestry with a variety of yarns, cloth, and fibers. A Mosman Park beach walk will be included for additional inspiration weather permitting. […]
Get inspired to create shell art by the Victorians’ love of decorating with items from nature. Choose to make a wreath, picture frame, sailors’ valentine, or a rectangular piece 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 […]
With the ocean as inspiration, create a mini tapestry with a variety of yarns, cloth, and fibers. A Mosman Park beach walk will be included for additional inspiration weather permitting. […]
Get inspired to create shell art by the Victorians’ love of decorating with items from nature. Choose to make a wreath, picture frame, sailors’ valentine, or a rectangular piece with shells, sand, seeds, and beads. A visit to the museum’s shell art pieces on display will provide added inspiration. Cost: $50 Registration required.
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 our mobile Sardineland booth at Belfast Harbor Fest. You can try your hand at cutting and packing our (plastic) sardines, take your photo as a sardine cannery worker, share […]
PMM is excited to welcome guest chanteyman Stephen Sanfilippo for our August and September Chantey Singalongs. He’ll lead sea songs and chanteys on the concertina, many with catchy choruses for everyone to join in. Drop in for a few songs or stay for the whole evening—sing along or just listen. Stephen will also share stories […]
