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.
Each morning session will be focused on a theme and will include a variety of activities to get participants active and engaged. Sessions will include crafts, games, exhibit visits, music, and more. Afternoon sessions will include free-play time, stories, and a maker space. Morning sessions run 9am to noon, and afternoon sessions run 1pm to […]
Thursday, May 7th, 10am-11:30am OR 12pm-1:30pm Penobscot Marine Museum staff are busy getting ready to open for the 2026 season at the end of May. During this Pre-Season Sneak Peek, attendees will get the opportunity to go behind the scenes to see what’s going on and what’s coming up. Attendees will be the first to […]
Celebrate the start of the season at the Penobscot Marine Museum. Join us on campus for an evening of light refreshments, conversation, and a first look at this year’s exhibitions. Meet museum staff and fellow supporters while exploring the museum and enjoying the start of another season of maritime history. Free, PMM Campus
Homeschool families are invited to the Penobscot Marine Museum for a hands-on educational visit designed for all ages. Participants can learn about Searsport sea captains and their families, enjoy crafts, and join a Set Sail demonstration. After the structured program ends at 3pm, families are welcome to explore independently. $5/person, $20/family Registration required.
This course helps individuals manage their personal photography archives, which often include physical prints, negatives, and digital photos. It offers practical guidance on organizing and storing both physical and digital images, using metadata, naming systems, and creating finding aids. Participants will learn how to preserve their photographic materials properly, set up a searchable digital archive, […]
Homeschool families are invited to the Penobscot Marine Museum for a hands-on educational visit designed for all ages. Participants can learn about Searsport sea captains and their families, enjoy crafts, and join a Set Sail demonstration. After the structured program ends at 3pm, families are welcome to explore independently. $5/person, $20/family Registration required
Sing along or listen as PMM staff and volunteers lead an afternoon of sea chanteys and sailors’ songs. If you have a chantey to share, you are welcome to lead one. We will also talk about how these songs were used as work songs. Attend once or come regularly. All ages are welcome, and no […]
Homeschool families are invited to the Penobscot Marine Museum for a hands-on educational visit designed for all ages. Participants can learn about Searsport sea captains and their families, enjoy crafts, and join a Set Sail demonstration. After the structured program ends at 3pm, families are welcome to explore independently. $5/person, $20/family Registration required
This class is designed for anyone responsible for handling delicate antiques—whether preserving family heirlooms, managing museum collections, or assisting historical societies. Participants will learn proper techniques for safely moving, supporting, and packaging fragile objects, with a focus on reducing breakage, mold, and environmental risks. The course includes hands-on practice, and attendees are encouraged to bring […]
Meet the 2026 Kids Camp counselors, enjoy a special craft, and explore the Museum with your family. Visiting Penobscot Marine Museum and meeting staff before camp starts can make an easier transition for your children. This is also a great opportunity if you’re considering signing your kids up for camp.
