Special Events at PMM

Friday, June 11th at Noon
Free, premiering on Facebook and YouTube

We delve into writings by children in the 19th century.  Joanna Colcord playing dress-up with friends.  Andrew Pendleton's instructions from his father.  Lillias trying to teach a classroom at age 15.  Emma likes to go dancing and sleigh riding, but works hard washing and sewing when her mother is ill.  We also meet Harry Dow who goes to sea as a child and is a captain by his twenties.

June 14th at Noon on Zoom
Free member exclusive

Examining what has changed and what has not in our state over 100 years is a fascinating exercise. PMM Photo Archivist Kevin Johnson has led several high school and middle school groups in exploring these phenomena and he continues to explore it on his own. Using the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Co. photos as "Then", he and his students found the same vantage point to take "Now" photos. Join him for a tour around Waldo, Knox and Washington Counties as he shares some highlights and discusses the process.

Friday, June 25th at Noon
Free, premiering on Facebook and YouTube

The Peek into Painting programs feature high resolution images of our paintings to zoom in on all the details. See our paintings and other images as never before! Learn about the artist and the history and geography behind the subject of the painting. Is there a painting in our collection you’d like to learn more about? Browse our paintings and send your selection to Jeana at [email protected]. 

July 1st, 5-8pm
$20/family (up to 10 people). Click here to purchase your tickets!
Ahoy there! The beautiful Maine summer is fast approaching, and we here at The Penobscot Marine Museum are proud to present our upcoming event Ripped From the Headlines: Tales of Bravery, Shipwrecks, & Courage at Sea.

Celebrating Searsport’s rich Maritime tradition, volunteers will bring local history to life, dramatically reading or reenacting newspaper stories of bravery, courage, daring rescues, and other adventures on the high seas! The event will take place July 1st from 5pm-8pm on our beautiful campus and will be held outdoors. Bring your family and come take a deep dive into the sea-goers life with us as we travel through time and celebrate our community both past and present! Tickets are $20/family (up to 10 people). Click here to purchase your tickets!

Friday, July 2
10am-5pm
Included with Museum Admission

Come to the museum on Fridays this summer and meet our giant person-sized lobster! It’s a great photo opportunity! We’ll also have lobster trivia and temporary tattoos.