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.
What was life like for the children living in maritime communities in the late 1800s? During this camp, children will discover daily life long ago along Penobscot Bay and on […]
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 […]
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 […]
During Searsport’s annual Fling into Fall, bring your phone or camera, grab a prop or costume, and get your photo taken in front of Penobscot Marine Museum’s photo backdrop. You’ll […]
Join us for an open house featuring our 2023 photo exhibit, Sam Murfitt and Maine’s Working Waterfronts and our new permanent exhibit, Rusticators on the Water. Photographer Sam Murfitt has […]
In the 19th century, Searsport was bustling with people who filled the busy streets. At Penobscot Marine Museum, we often have exhibits and share stories about the experiences of middle […]
What does the way a building looks say about when it was built, how it was used, and what people at that time thought was stylish? This tour uses buildings […]
In the 19th century, Searsport was bustling with people who filled the busy streets. At Penobscot Marine Museum, we often have exhibits and share stories about the experiences of middle and upper-class male ship captains and shipwrights. What about the women who lived in this vibrant coastal town, who sailed the ocean, and who grew […]
What little animals get trapped in puddles as the tide goes out? You and your family can find out about how tides work and tide pool animals during this Jr. Adventurers drop-in programming. Get a little more out of your visit to Penobscot Marine Museum when you stop by during Jr. Adventurers! These weekly drop-in […]
Click here to see available times and to register. What does the way a building looks say about when it was built, how it was used, and what people at that time thought was stylish? This tour uses buildings on the Penobscot Marine Museum campus to examine local architecture and the growth of the town […]
