Educational games and crafts to get you thinking, making, playing, and learning!
Ship Portrait Workbook
Learn to read a painting!
Using the gigantic painting Report Me All Well as a model, this activity booklet walks you through the symbols and hidden messages common in ship portraits.
You'll learn to pay close attention to details when looking at art, then you'll make your own artwork and fill it with your own secret messages!
Explore & Share
Connect with the amazing art in Maine Maritime Museum's online collection.
Dive into a series of maritime landscapes and portraits, each presented with a unique set of prompts and historical information to enhance your appreciation of the artwork.
A Sailor's Treasure
What would you bring to sea?
Before spending months at sea, sailors had to decide what to pack in their one sea chest. In this quick activity booklet, take a look at some of the souvenirs sailors would carry with them around the world and then reflect on what you would choose to bring on a long sea journey.
Make a Seal
Craft your own adorable sea pup.
Gather materials and follow the directions to make your own seal!
Make a Lobster
Maine's favorite crustacean, in craft form.
Gather materials and follow the directions to make your own lobster! Then, visit the Lesson Plans and Video Series pages to learn about lobstering in Maine.
Lobster Habitat & Anatomy Lesson Plan
