Special Events at PMM

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.

PMM Visitors Center

Address
2 Church St.
Searsport, ME 04974 United States Get Directions
Phone 207-548-2529
Website penobscotmarinemuseum.org

Events at this venue

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  • Workshop: Watercolor Journaling

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Saturday, August 10, 9am-12:30am
    Ages 9-90, $30/participant, $20/member

    Inspired by Lucinda Hathaway’s books Takashi's Voyage: The Wreck of the Sindia and 'Round the World: Takashi Sails Home, this workshop will explore the art of watercolor journaling. No prior experience is necessary and this workshop is great for the whole family. Registration deadline is August 2, call 548-2529 or email jganskop@pmm-maine.org to register.

  • Junior Adventurers: Pirates!

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Wednesday, August 7
    11am and lasts half an hour to one hour
    Included with Museum admission

    Explore the life of a pirate through Eve Bunting’s Pirate Boy, furling and unfurling the sails of Yard-in-the-Yard, and finishing with a treasure hunt!

    Sponsored by Wayne Hamilton in memory of Loraine Hamilton.

  • Searsport Maritime Heritage Days

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Saturday, August 3, 10am-5pm
    Free with Museum admission

    Enjoy special activities and family fun in celebration of Searsport's maritime heritage.

  • Junior Adventurers: Ice

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Wednesday, July 31
    11am and lasts half an hour to one hour
    Included with Museum admission

    Discover the cool history of ice harvesting through a reading of The Ice Horse, a science experiment, a visit to the ice harvesting exhibit, and more.

    Sponsored by Wayne Hamilton in memory of Loraine Hamilton.

  • Children’s Explore Camp (Ages 9-12)

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Monday, July 29th - Friday, August 2nd
    9am-4pm
    $195 per camper or $160 for PMM members
    Registration deadline is July 8th

  • Workshop: Acrylic Painting with Susan Tobey White: Photos as Inspiration

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Saturday, July 27, 10am-4pm
    $125/participant, $115 for PMM members

    Participants will have the opportunity of using photographs as inspiration from the collections of the Penobscot Marine Museum. Participants will leave this one day workshop with techniques and confidence that will allow you to achieve your goals and create a painting that is uniquely yours. All levels welcome. Materials list available. Registration deadline is July 19.

  • Junior Adventurers: Animals at Sea

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Wednesday, July 24
    11am and lasts half an hour to one hour
    Included with Museum admission

    Beginning with a reading of Captain’s Castaway, participants will also enjoy visiting the animals photograph exhibit, making a wildlife feeder to take home, and more.

    Sponsored by Wayne Hamilton in memory of Loraine Hamilton.

  • Where in the World?

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Saturday, July 20, 10am-5pm
    Free with Museum admission.

    Enjoy special activities related to the summer exhibit Where in the World including trivia, a scavenger hunt, speakers, and more. Check our website or Facebook page for more information and the complete schedule.

  • Junior Adventurers: Maps

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Junior Adventurers: Maps
    Wednesday, July 17
    11am and lasts half an hour to one hour
    Included with Museum admission

    Enjoy a reading of Tish Rabe’s There’s a Map on My Lap followed by a compass rose game and craft, a special visit to the Where in the World exhibit, and a pirate’s map treasure hunt.

    Sponsored by Wayne Hamilton in memory of Loraine Hamilton.

  • Children’s Explorer Camp (Ages 5-8)

    PMM Visitors Center 2 Church St., Searsport, ME, United States

    Monday, July 15th - Friday, July 19th
    9am-4pm
    $195 per camper or $160 for PMM members
    Registration deadline is July 8th