Friday, July 16
10am-5pm
Included with Museum Admission

Come to the museum on Fridays this summer and meet our giant person-sized lobster! It’s a great photo opportunity! We’ll also have lobster trivia and temporary tattoos.

Tuesday, July 13, 5-8pmclick here to see available times
$25/family (up to 10 people)

Joseph Nicolar wrote about birchbark canoes. George Wasson wrote about the heyday of sailing on the Penobscot River as he summered on the WAVE CREST in Castine Harbor. E.B. White wrote of owning small boats - the FAINT ENDEAVOR, once owned by White, is now exhibited at PMM. Clara Blanchard was a 19th-century rising opera star. Contemporary artist Brian White was inspired by local fishermen. These are only a few of the many artists and authors represented by the collections at the Penobscot Marine Museum. This tour tells the stories of these individuals and uses their own words to connect with the objects and buildings in front of you.

Tuesday, July 6, click here to see available times
$25/family (up to 10 people)

Joseph Nicolar wrote about birchbark canoes. George Wasson wrote about the heyday of sailing on the Penobscot River as he summered on the WAVE CREST in Castine Harbor. E.B. White wrote of owning small boats - the FAINT ENDEAVOR, once owned by White, is now exhibited at PMM. Clara Blanchard was a 19th-century rising opera star. Contemporary artist Brian White was inspired by local fishermen. These are only a few of the many artists and authors represented by the collections at the Penobscot Marine Museum. This tour tells the stories of these individuals and uses their own words to connect with the objects and buildings in front of you.

Friday, July 2
10am-5pm
Included with Museum Admission

Come to the museum on Fridays this summer and meet our giant person-sized lobster! It’s a great photo opportunity! We’ll also have lobster trivia and temporary tattoos.

July 1st, 5-8pm
$20/family (up to 10 people). Click here to purchase your tickets!
Ahoy there! The beautiful Maine summer is fast approaching, and we here at The Penobscot Marine Museum are proud to present our upcoming event Ripped From the Headlines: Tales of Bravery, Shipwrecks, & Courage at Sea.

Celebrating Searsport’s rich Maritime tradition, volunteers will bring local history to life, dramatically reading or reenacting newspaper stories of bravery, courage, daring rescues, and other adventures on the high seas! The event will take place July 1st from 5pm-8pm on our beautiful campus and will be held outdoors. Bring your family and come take a deep dive into the sea-goers life with us as we travel through time and celebrate our community both past and present! Tickets are $20/family (up to 10 people). Click here to purchase your tickets!

Friday, October 17th Date changed to Sunday, October 18th
5-8pm
$20/family (up to 10 people)

Walk around the Penobscot Marine Museum campus meeting spirits of past locals and sea-goers and hearing their tales of tragedy and adventure. This event is family-friendly, but could be scary for some. Flashlights and warm clothing are encouraged. Face coverings are required. Tickets can be purchased here.

Friday, October 16th Date changed to Sunday, October 18th
5-8pm
$20/family (up to 10 people)

Walk around the Penobscot Marine Museum campus meeting spirits of past locals and sea-goers and hearing their tales of tragedy and adventure. This event is family-friendly, but could be scary for some. Flashlights and warm clothing are encouraged. Face coverings are required. Tickets can be purchased here.

One-time fee of $5/person, FREE for members

Bring a brown bag lunch, picnic blanket or lawn chair, and your knot project and join us for some crafting and conversation. We will provide participants with a packet including string and instructions for several knot projects. This is a casual crafting hour - our staff and volunteers will offer guidance but generally the knotting is self-led. Recommended supplies to bring include small needle-nosed pliers, sharp scissors, a butane lighter, and additional string or rope if desired. Recommended books are Des Pawson’s Knot Craft, Stuart Grainger’s Creative Ropecraft, and The Marlinspike Sailor by Hervey Garrett Smith. Canceled on rainy days. Join the group on the grass near the Camera Obscura (see map)

One-time fee of $5/person, FREE for members

Bring a brown bag lunch, picnic blanket or lawn chair, and your knot project and join us for some crafting and conversation. We will provide participants with a packet including string and instructions for several knot projects. This is a casual crafting hour - our staff and volunteers will offer guidance but generally the knotting is self-led. Recommended supplies to bring include small needle-nosed pliers, sharp scissors, a butane lighter, and additional string or rope if desired. Recommended books are Des Pawson’s Knot Craft, Stuart Grainger’s Creative Ropecraft, and The Marlinspike Sailor by Hervey Garrett Smith. Canceled on rainy days. Join the group on the grass near the Camera Obscura (see map)

One-time fee of $5/person, FREE for members

Bring a brown bag lunch, picnic blanket or lawn chair, and your knot project and join us for some crafting and conversation. We will provide participants with a packet including string and instructions for several knot projects. This is a casual crafting hour - our staff and volunteers will offer guidance but generally the knotting is self-led. Recommended supplies to bring include small needle-nosed pliers, sharp scissors, a butane lighter, and additional string or rope if desired. Recommended books are Des Pawson’s Knot Craft, Stuart Grainger’s Creative Ropecraft, and The Marlinspike Sailor by Hervey Garrett Smith. Canceled on rainy days. Join the group on the grass near the Camera Obscura (see map)