About the Penobscot Marine Museum
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The Museum
Penobscot Marine Museum brings Maine’s maritime history to life on a campus of beautiful historic buildings in the charming seacoast village of Searsport, Maine. Exhibits throughout the campus tell unique stories of ship captains and their families, the industries of Penobscot Bay, global maritime trade, and today’s fisheries.
The Museum develops changing seasonal and traveling exhibits, and conducts educational outreach throughout Maine. In addition to exhibits, the museum is home to over 300,000 historic photographs, an extensive collection of maritime artifacts and archives, and a maritime history research library. Museum offices, photo archives, and research library are open year-round. Exhibits are open Memorial Day weekend through the third Sunday in October.
Daily Schedule
During regular hours — subject to change.Tour the Fowler-True-Ross House
- 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
Tour the First Congregational Church of Searsport
- 11am, 1pm, 3pm (subject to availability)
Children’s Activities
- 11:30, 2:30
Set Sail Demonstration
- Noon, 2pm
Guided Walking Tour
- 10:45, 12:45
Merithew House closes at 4:30pm
Admission
Ticket Prices- Members: Free
- Adults: $15
- Seniors: $12
- Family: $40 (two adults and children under 18)
- Child Under 8: Free
- Child 8-18: $10
- Student 18+: $12
Research
If you are planning on conducting research in our library or would like to see a specific artifact during your visit, please note that an appointment is required. To make an appointment please contact our Curator, Cipperly Good, at 207-548-2529 or [email protected].
Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport, Maine, is centrally located between Camden, Bangor, and Acadia National Park. Searsport is a quiet, historic town steeped in maritime tradition. Browse the shops and galleries. Spend the day at the museum and enjoy a picnic here or at the town’s waterfront park. Stay overnight at a local bed and breakfast or motel.
Location & Hours
40 E Main Street | P.O. Box 498 Searsport, ME 04974
Phone: 207-548-2529
Museum exhibits and store are open seasonally from late May through early October. Museum offices, research library, photo archives and education department are open year-round. Call 207-548-2529 to make an appointment.
October 16, 2023 – May 22, 2024
Exhibits and store closed to the Public. Check our calendar for special events.
May 23 – June 30, 2024
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Scheduled field trips and group tours (10 person/$100 minimum) available all weekdays. Contact Jeana at [email protected] for more information or to schedule.
July 1 – August 31, 2024
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
September 1 – October 12, 2024
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Parking
Free parking is in the middle of the museum campus, between Church St. and Knox Brothers Ave. On-street parking is also available.
By Sea
To make a mooring reservation, contact Searsport Harbormaster Wayne Hamilton at 207-548-2722. Please use this phone number only for mooring reservations
Penobscot Marine Museum
Please note: The museum is open during road construction. Please be aware that access to our buildings may be impacted for individuals with mobility issues.
On the map below, the blue arrows depict the possible northbound routes and the orange arrows depict the southbound route to access our campus. This map is intended as a general guide. Please follow signs and drive safely.
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Penobscot Marine Museum
40 E Main Street | P.O. Box 498 Searsport, ME 04974
Phone: 207-548-2529
July 1 – August 31, 2024
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
September 1 – October 12, 2024
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm