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.
A Look into the Cunningham Collection
March 8th at noon on Zoom
Frank and Bert Cunningham of Washington Maine were real photo postcard makers working the inland portion of Maine's midcoast. Photo archivist Kevin Johnson will share their story and highlights from their collection.
Tuesday, March 2nd
7pm
Free
Fight the midwinter cabin fever! Test your knowledge of the people, places, and things in some of the most popular maritime books and movies at our Maritime Media Trivia Night! Trivia will be Tuesdays February 23rd through March 23rd starting at 7PM, and each week’s session will be dedicated to either maritime literature or maritime film. The game and instructions will be offered through Zoom, so make sure you’ve got your laptop, smartphone, or tablet all charged up. We hope you can join us for a weekly dose of trivia fun. Dust off that copy of Moby Dick and look around for that Jaws VHS – you have some studying to do!
Tuesday, February 23rd
7pm
Free
Fight the midwinter cabin fever! Test your knowledge of the people, places, and things in some of the most popular maritime books and movies at our Maritime Media Trivia Night! Trivia will be Tuesdays February 23rd through March 23rd starting at 7PM, and each week’s session will be dedicated to either maritime literature or maritime film. The game and instructions will be offered through Zoom, so make sure you’ve got your laptop, smartphone, or tablet all charged up. We hope you can join us for a weekly dose of trivia fun. Dust off that copy of Moby Dick and look around for that Jaws VHS – you have some studying to do!
Part I on Thursday, February 18th and Part II on Thursday, March 4th
Sessions start at 6pm
$40/participant, including shipping. Register here.
Register by February 10th to ensure your materials arrive with time to start knitting before the workshop
For intermediate to experienced knitters
Wednesday, February 17th
11am
$10/kit (up to 4 kids) including shipping. Register here.
Discover the history and science of ice harvesting in Maine with this Museum by Mail kit. Kit includes real images of Maine ice harvesting, a BINGO game, craft supplies, plus a science experiment! Choose how you and your kids participate: DIY with included instructions, watch the video on Youtube, or join us on Zoom at 11am on February 17th. Links provided with registration. Perfect for ages 6-10, adult help may be needed. Register by February 11th to ensure materials arrive before Zoom workshop.
Friday, February 12th
6pm-8pm
$65/participant including shipping. Register here
Sailors’ Valentines are a form of sea shell art, popular in the 1800s, when sailors brought them home to their loved ones. In this workshop, you can make your own Sailors’ Valentine. All materials are provided. Mailed Kit includes tweezers, glue, octagonal backing, and an exciting variety of shells. Participants can work on the projects throughout the week or wait and join us on Zoom on February 12th. For questions, contact Jeana at jganskop@pmm-maine.org. Register by February 4th to ensure your materials arrive before the workshop.
Monday, February 8th
Noon
Free for members
Peggy McKenna, a Pennsylvania native, landed in Montville, Maine, in 1971. She was part of the first wave of “back-to-the-landers,” young ideologues wanting simple, rural lives. The people she came to know and appreciate— locals with long roots and transplants like herself— were frequent subjects of her photography, both as a journalist for the upstart Waldo Independent and as a resident of Montville growing roots of her own. Join PMM Digital Curator Matt Wheeler for a retrospective of Peggy’s work.
Monday, January 11
Noon and lasts around 20 minutes
FREE, Members Only
Curator Cipperly Good will present January’s Member Monday “Dressing for Winter.” Joanna Colcord and Antoinette Webber were born a decade apart, both daughters of Searsport Sea Captains. Through their childhood winter outerwear, we learn about the joys and tragedies of children of merchant mariners. While their fathers visited tropical climes, both girls experienced Maine winters surrounded by extended families.
Thursday, November 19
6-8pm
$15/$20
Registration Deadline: November 18 by noon
Back by popular demand, in this workshop, you will learn the monkey’s fist and a basic Turk’s Head Knot. These make great gifts and also perfect holiday ornaments! Participants can work on the projects throughout the week or wait and join us on Zoom on December 17th. For questions contact Jeana at jganskop@pmm-maine.org. Register here. Registration deadline is noon on December 16th. Workshop kit includes string, samples, and instructions mailed by the Museum. Participants can keep any leftover materials, but should provide their own scissors, lighter and pliers.
Monday, December 14
Noon and lasts around 20 minutes
FREE, Members Only
This programming has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these programs, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit the National Endowment for the Humanities website here https://www.neh.gov.
