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.
January 21, 9am-4pm
Ages 5-10, $40/$30 for PMM members
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 board ships at sea through games, crafts, songs, and (fun) chores.
Registration deadline is January 11th.
August 8 at 11:00 am
Cost: Admission plus $2 per child. (Admission is free for Searsport and Stockton Springs residents and Museum members.)
Discover lobsters and the lobster industry through a reading of Dahlov Ipcar’s “Lobsterman,” visiting lobster boats on exhibit, trying out “Penny” PMM’s model lobster boat, and more!
August 1 at 11:00 am
Cost: Admission plus $2 per child. (Admission is free for Searsport and Stockton Springs residents and Museum members.)
After a reading of “Sailing Home” by Gloria Rand, participants will take a special tour of the Ship Captain’s house and discover more about what life at sea was like for children.
July 25 at 11:00 am
Cost: Admission plus $2 per child. (Admission is free for Searsport and Stockton Springs residents and Museum members.)
Enjoy a story time reading of “Salty Dog” by Gloria Rand. Additional activities will include making an origami boat, sailing it on the model pond, and more.
July 18 at 11:00 am
Cost: Admission plus $2 per child. (Admission is free for Searsport and Stockton Springs residents and Museum members.)
Beginning with a reading of “Giants in the Land” by Diana Applebaum, participants will also enjoy visiting the logging exhibit, making a scratchboard drawing, and more. Peapod Programs last 30 minutes to an hour.
CANCELLED
Wednesday, August 27, 11:00 am to noon
Children’s Program: Build a Wind Platform
A hands-on program with an educator from the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. Learn how wind can generate electricity, why the ocean is a great place for a windmill, and how to build your own structure!
PMM’s Peapod. Free with PMM admission.
Friday, August 22, 10:30 pm
Children’s Program: Reading Corner
Come listen to excerpts from the children’s classic One Morning in Maine read out loud.
PMM’s Peapod. Free with PMM admission.
Wednesday, August 20, 11:00 am
Children’s Program: The Herring Are In!
A hands-on program about weir fishing with Mayra Donnell. Discover the excitement of being woken up at 3:00 am when the moon and the tides are right for the herring to be in.
Friday, August 15, 10:30 am
Children’s Program: Art in the Gallery
Bring your children and join Heather Davis in making an art project based on an object in the PMM collection. PMM’s Peapod. Free with PMM admission.
Wednesday, August 13, 11:00 am to noon
Children’s Program: Weave a Wristband
A 19th century craft program with Alice Seeger. Spinning sheep’s wool and weaving warm coverlets was an essential task for fending off Maine’s winter chill. Join us in learning about the process of spinning yarn, then use a simple loom to weave your own colorful wristband. PMM’s Peapod. Free with PMM admission.
