Free Admission Weekends at Maine Maritime Museum

Bath Savings sponsors free admission weekends in January, February, and March. BATH, Maine – As part of its ongoing commitment to improving accessibility, Maine Maritime Museum is offering free admission to all weekend visitors in January, February, and March of … Read more

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Bath Boatbuilders Head to West Coast Conference for Professional Development

Maine Maritime Museum and Maine’s First Ship educators to attend Teaching with Small Boats Alliance International Conference in Port Townsend, Washington this week. BATH, Maine – This week, boatbuilding educators from Maine Maritime Museum and Maine’s First Ship – both … Read more

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Free Admission in November

Free Admission in November at Maine Maritime Museum Davenport Trust sponsors free admission for the month BATH, Maine – As part of its ongoing effort to improve accessibility, Maine Maritime Museum is offering free admission to all visitors in the … Read more

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Introducing our STEAMbox Family Workshop 2022-23 Schedule

STEAMbox Returns for 2022-2023 Come join us for our STEAMbox program, where you will explore maritime topics through hands-on learning in STEM + the Arts. Create, build and problem solve to figure out how large ships are able to float, … Read more

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Chris Timm named Executive Director

After an extensive search, Maine Maritime Museum’s search committee voted unanimously to offer Chris Timm the position as the museum’s new executive director. … Read more

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Introducing the Sail Shed Café

In March of 2021, Mollie Jellison and her father Terry Geaghan found themselves in a pickle. Mollie had recently moved back to Maine with her family to start a restaurant with her father; they had a talented front-of-house team, a … Read more

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May 14 is Community Day

We officially declare May 14 the start of the 2022 summer season! Featuring free admission, discounted cruises, and guided tours, Community Day kicks off with members from each decade of the museum’s 60-year history raising the flags over the Wyoming … Read more

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Getting Creative with Family STEAMBox Workshops 

Maine Maritime Museum educators have been busy welcoming families to our monthly STEM + Arts (STEAM) program, STEAMBox.  In these workshops, families explore maritime topics through hands-on learning through creativity and problem-solving. How do boats float? How do local animals … Read more

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Meet Luke Small, Boatbuilding Educator

In December of 2021, our Discovery Boatbuilding Program celebrated a historic milestone after more than 20 years: we hired a second educator. This new member of the team will not only bring a fresh perspective, but they will also allow … Read more

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Meet Ellen, our Volunteer Council Chair

When Ellen Whiting moved to Bath in 2015, the first neighbor she met insisted she visit Maine Maritime Museum. Ellen followed her advice and was impressed by the exhibits and buildings on what she calls “a stunningly beautiful campus.” She … Read more

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