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.
In the 1800s, many Mainers shipped as sailors on large, square-masted merchant ships. Examine ship models, hoist the yard with a sea chantey, and imagine what life would have been like on board. Plus, wrap up your visit by following a map to look for treasure! Discover the Penobscot Marine Museum through special crafts and […]
Mr. Ropes, Penobscot Marine Museum’s puppet ambassador will visit Carver Memorial Library’s storytime to talk with children about life at sea and the Museum! Known for his soft, grey hair and adorable “MEOW,” Mr. Ropes makes learning about local maritime history fun. Storytime also includes music, movement, stories, and more for children and their caregivers. […]
Join in or just enjoy songs of the sea led by PMM staff and volunteers. Have a sea chantey or sailors’ song to share? You can lead one, too! For those that are curious about how chanteys were used as work songs at sea, we’ll also provide commentary. Come once or join us regularly - […]