Special Events at PMM

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.

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  • Elixir of the Sea

    Penobscot Marine Museum 2 Church Street, Searsport, United States

    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 of salt air.­­­­ Proceeds from the evening directly support the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and collections care—ensuring Maine’s maritime stories continue to be preserved and shared.Thursday, […]

  • Maritime Craft Workshops for Teens—Ocean Mini Tapestry

    Penobscot Marine Museum 2 Church Street, Searsport, United States

    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. This workshop is led by local artist and PMM Education Assistant, Veronica Maresh Mead. Cost: $30 To make our programming available more widely, we are […]

    $45

  • Maritime Craft Workshops for Teens—Shell Art

    Penobscot Marine Museum 2 Church Street, Searsport, United States

    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: $30 To make our programming […]

    $45

  • Penobscot Rising & Penobscot Homeward on the HARVEY GAMAGE

    Bucksport Municipal Dock 88 Front Street, Bucksport, ME, United States

    Penobscot Marine Museum is excited to partner with the Marine Learning Project for a special day of sailing and storytelling aboard the historic schooner HARVEY GAMAGE. The day features two separate voyages along the Penobscot River. The morning sail, Penobscot Rising, travels from Bucksport to Bangor, with stories of the river’s maritime history shared by […]

    $190

  • POP Studies: How to Preserve Family Letters, Antiques & Heirlooms

    POP Studies: How to Preserve Family Letters, Antiques & Heirlooms
    Belfast Free Library 106 High St., Belfast, ME, United States

    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 […]

    $60

  • Ocean Mini Tapestry Workshop

    Penobscot Marine Museum 2 Church Street, Searsport, United States

    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. […]

    $50

  • Shell Art Workshop

    Penobscot Marine Museum 2 Church Street, Searsport, United States

    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 […]

    $50

  • Belfast Harbor Fest

    Steamboat Landing Belfast Heritage Park Belfast, ME, United States

    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 […]