From Paul Bunyan to Mom’s story about the giant fish that gets bigger with each retelling, coastal Maine is rich with fish stories and tall tales. During this camp participants will start each day enjoying stories, crafts, games, and music relating to tall tales. In the afternoon, the campers will work on their own performance […]

Sailors’ Valentines are a form of seashell art that sailors brought home to their loved ones. Most Sailors’ Valentines were made in the West Indies, on the island of Barbados, between 1830 and 1880, but production continued into the early 20th century. In this workshop, you can make your own Sailors’ Valentine to take home. […]

Starting with a single piece of cotton rope, create your own sailors’ knot wreath! The first half of the workshop will be instruction and practice tying a flat Turk’s head knot. Then participants will make their wreaths. Start times are staggered to allow personal instruction. Individuals may require more or less than the scheduled time. […]

Meet the spirits of those lost at sea - a ghost ship, a waterspout, Confederates, yellow fever, and a menagerie at the bottom of the ocean are just a few of the plots visitors may encounter on Twilight Tours. This is an indoor evening event with volunteer actors stationed throughout our historic house. Timed tickets […]

In collaboration with anodyne book shop, Carl and David Little will be at PMM for a meet and greet and book signing for their new book Art of Penobscot Bay. Art of Penobscot Bay is the fourth joint book by brothers David and Carl Little and features more than 120 current and historical artists. Copies of […]

Visit Penobscot Marine Museum for free while you’re enjoying Searsport’s Fling into Fall events. Free admission.

Homeschool families are invited to Penobscot Marine Museum for a museum visit featuring hands-on educational activities for all ages. Participants will tour the Fowler-True-Ross House to hear about Searsport sea captains and their families. The visit will also include a craft and free time in the hands-on Savage Education Center. Young participants can meet Mr. […]

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 […]