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.
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. […]
Enjoy a day of fun activities with your family at Penobscot Marine Museum including a craft, exhibits, sea chanteys, scavenger hunt, and Set Sail demonstration! Activities will be led by PMM staff and participants will also have time for free exploration. Picnic lunches are encouraged. Registration required. Family Fun Days have been generously sponsored by […]
In 2025 and 2026, Penobscot Marine Museum is exploring the Maine sardine industry in our temporary exhibits. During this Jr. Adventurers, you and your family can find out more about these tiny fish through a variety of fun activities! Discover the Penobscot Marine Museum through special crafts and activities. These weekly programs are designed for […]
Enjoy a day of fun activities with your family at Penobscot Marine Museum including a craft, exhibits, sea chanteys, scavenger hunt, and Set Sail demonstration! Activities will be led by PMM staff and participants will also have time for free exploration. Picnic lunches are encouraged. Registration required. Family Fun Days have been generously sponsored by […]
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 - […]
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 - […]
Celebrate all things sardines at SardineFest! Join PMM for: Live music with The Oystermen, Kate McCann, and the Searsport Shores Jam Band Children’s activities Food trucks Sardine tastings Storytime with Carver Memorial Library Sea life touch tank with Herring Gut Coastal Science Center “Salty Tales” where people involved in the sardine industry can share their […]
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 - […]
