Virtual Symposium October 22
Join us online Friday, October 22, for our first virtual symposium – Unfurl: A Virtual Symposium for Undertold Maritime Voices. Three speakers will investigate and give voice to the undertold maritime stories that advance our socio-political, environmental, and economic … Read more
Now on View: The Burden Collection
Dr. Charles Burden (1933-2020) is almost synonymous with Maine Maritime Museum. One of the founders of the museum, Dr. Burden acquired and donated thousands of items to the collection. The Burden Collection, on view through December 5, showcases a … Read more
Maine Maritime Museum Launching Search for Executive Director
The Maine Maritime Museum is launching a nationwide search for an executive director. The museum formed a search committee of eight individuals, including trustees, staff, volunteers and residents of Bath, and plans to contract with an executive search firm to … Read more
Pints on the Pier is Back!
September 11, bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us in the historic Percy & Small Shipyard for Pints on the Pier! Sample some of Maine’s best beers, ciders, and kombucha, grab dinner from the on-site food trucks … Read more
MMM Receives IMLS Grant
We are excited to announce that the museum was recently awarded a “Museums for America” grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The grant, totaling $160,519, will fund the “Principal Collections Storage Inventory, Documentation, and Assessment Project.”… Read more
Schooner Mary E
During Mary E’s regular afternoon sail on July 30, the schooner Mary E suffered a knockdown, heeling over on its side, just downriver from the museum off Doubling Point Light on the Kennebec River. All 15 passengers and three crew … Read more
The Even Keel Cafe is Open
We’re excited to announce that food service has returned to the museum! Guests can now visit the Even Keel Cafe in the historic shipyard seven days a week from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Changing offerings include hotdogs, sandwiches, hot … Read more
Charter Merrymeeting for Your Next Event!
Planning a family reunion, birthday party, or graduation celebration? Book a private charter on the cruise boat Merrymeeting for an unforgettable evening on the water! With plenty of space for up to 50 guests, the M/V Merrymeeting features an airy … Read more
The BIW Story is Back!
The popular Bath Iron Works Story: By Land & Sea tour is back for the 2021 season! This combination trolley tour/cruise includes a tour of the exhibit BIW: Building America’s Navy, a guided trolley ride past Bath Iron Works, … Read more
Shipyard Concert Series
We are so excited to partner with our friends at the Chocolate Church Arts Center for The Shipyard Concert Series! The CCAC will present five live shows (May-June) outside in the museum’s historic Percy & Small Shipyard. Bring your family, … Read more