Experience Maine’s seafaring history on the banks of the Kennebec River. Open year round, our 20-acre waterfront campus includes indoor galleries, the country’s only surviving historic wooden shipyard, a working boat shop, a newly restored 1906 schooner, and more! Learn more >
UPCOMING EVENTS
Windjammer Days Cruise
June 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A unique opportunity to be at sea right in the middle of Maine’s famous fleet of windjammers! Cruise to Boothbay Harbor aboard the museum’s cruise boat Merrymeeting. Disembark to explore the town, then re-board for an up-close look at Maine’s Windjammer Fleet, including our very ...
Lecture: Preserving Maritime Artifacts: The Art and Science of Archaeological Conservation
June 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn the secrets and science behind conserving artifacts found underwater. Molly O’Guinness Carlson, of the Head Tide Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, will share her experience and challenges working as a marine conservator.
Fireworks Cruise
July 4 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The 2019 Fireworks Cruise has SOLD OUT Cruise along the Kennebec River’s Long Reach and see spectacular water views of Doubling Point Lighthouse, the historic Percy & Small Shipyard and Bath’s colorful waterfront. Enjoy your favorite beverage and the best view of the Heritage Days ...
LATEST MUSEUM NEWS
June 21-23, be a part of the incredible action at Schoonerfest, Portland’s spring regatta for traditional sail. Sail aboard the museum’s 1906 schooner Mary E as we race (sort of) against the rest of the Maine’s schooner fleet. Or, kick back and relax on an evening sunset sail. Tickets are very limited, book early!
Hanover, a ship constructed by the Houghton Brothers in 1838, struck a sand bar in the mouth of the Kennebec River in 1849. The questionable decision of Captain Rogers to enter the river under stormy conditions led to the vessel’s demise – it broke apart in less
The summer season is here, which means the start of Seabase Delta: Aquanauts Academy, our new hands-on, family-friendly program offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm (June 4-August 22). Ever wondered what it is like to explore the ocean floor hundreds of feet below the surface?
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