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Featured Featured Event Series Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Discover the only intact historic shipyard in the U.S. where large wooden sailing vessels were built, including the schooner Wyoming, the largest sailing vessel built in the U.S. On this modified indoor presentation, docents share the story of the shipyard and the surviving buildings and workshops. Included with admission, Saturdays at 1:00 pm. No RSVP required, space is limited to 15. Please contact reservations@maritimeme.org to learn more about how we can accommodate your group!  

Featured Featured Event Series Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Discover the only intact historic shipyard in the U.S. where large wooden sailing vessels were built, including the schooner Wyoming, the largest sailing vessel built in the U.S. On this modified indoor presentation, docents share the story of the shipyard and the surviving buildings and workshops. Included with admission, Saturdays at 1:00 pm. No RSVP required, space is limited to 15. Please contact reservations@maritimeme.org to learn more about how we can accommodate your group!  

School Vacation Free Program: What’s a Scrimshaw??

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Drop by Maine Maritime Museum between 11 & 2 for this pop-up lesson during school vacation week! Being a sailor involved living at sea for years at a time. Come learn about a sailor's life on boats and one of their most popular activities during times of stillness—scrimshaw. visitors will explore the different examples we have on collection and try their hand at their own designs. Admission is free for members and children 17 & under; adults are $20.

School Vacation Free Program: What’s a Shell Midden??

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Drop by Maine Maritime Museum between 11 & 2 for this pop-up activity during school vacation week! In this experience, visitors will learn about shell middens, why they are important and what they can teach us. Through hands-on engagement, together we will take part in the exploring of a recreation of a midden. Admission is free for members and children 17 & under; adults are $20.

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Moving Targets: Fishery Management in a Changing Marine Ecosystem

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

April 20, 6:00 p.m. | As New England ocean waters warm and ocean circulation changes, marine animals are moving from their preferred habitat to new locations. Does future fishery management need to adjust in response to the changing ecosystem? Susan Farady will introduce the challenges to creating marine  policy in a changing Gulf of Maine.

STEAMbox Family Workshop: Plankton! Oceans’ Tiny Creatures

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Come explore the microscopic world of plankton. The basis of our food web and responsible, in part, for the air we breathe, these microscopic organisms can be found in the waters of the Kennebec. Learn how to collect them and find them under a microscope. Then, use your knowledge to create you own plankton model in a race to the bottom.

Featured Featured Event Series Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Discover the only intact historic shipyard in the U.S. where large wooden sailing vessels were built, including the schooner Wyoming, the largest sailing vessel built in the U.S. On this modified indoor presentation, docents share the story of the shipyard and the surviving buildings and workshops. Included with admission, Saturdays at 1:00 pm. No RSVP required, space is limited to 15. Please contact reservations@maritimeme.org to learn more about how we can accommodate your group!  

Featured Featured Event Series Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Discover the only intact historic shipyard in the U.S. where large wooden sailing vessels were built, including the schooner Wyoming, the largest sailing vessel built in the U.S. On this modified indoor presentation, docents share the story of the shipyard and the surviving buildings and workshops. Included with admission, Saturdays at 1:00 pm. No RSVP required, space is limited to 15. Please contact reservations@maritimeme.org to learn more about how we can accommodate your group!  

Meet the Director

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Last year, Maine Maritime Museum named Chris Timm Executive Director. Join us for an informal coffee and Q&A to hear about what the museum has in store for 2023 & beyond!

Featured Featured Event Series Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Discover the only intact historic shipyard in the U.S. where large wooden sailing vessels were built, including the schooner Wyoming, the largest sailing vessel built in the U.S. On this modified indoor presentation, docents share the story of the shipyard and the surviving buildings and workshops. Included with admission, Saturdays at 1:00 pm. No RSVP required, space is limited to 15. Please contact reservations@maritimeme.org to learn more about how we can accommodate your group!  

Emma D. Sewall, [Fisherman's Children], ca. 1886
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Photography on the Edge: The Worlds of Maine Women Photographers at the Turn-of-the-Century

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

In this richly illustrated Zoom lecture, Libby Bischof, Executive Director of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education and Professor of History at the University of Southern Maine, will discuss the work of several Maine women photographers at the turn-of-the-century, through the lens of their diverse experiences and worldviews and the larger context of amateur photography, with special emphasis on maritime connections.

Featured Featured Event Series Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Percy & Small Tours (Indoors)

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Discover the only intact historic shipyard in the U.S. where large wooden sailing vessels were built, including the schooner Wyoming, the largest sailing vessel built in the U.S. On this modified indoor presentation, docents share the story of the shipyard and the surviving buildings and workshops. Included with admission, Saturdays at 1:00 pm. No RSVP required, space is limited to 15. Please contact reservations@maritimeme.org to learn more about how we can accommodate your group!  

Boatshop Yard Sale

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

For the first time, the Boatshop Yard Sale will also be on Community Day! Attention earlybirds, we will begin at 9 am! What can you expect? TOOLS! Power tools, heirloom-quality tools, woodworking and boatbuilding tools, right at the Boatshop on 263 Washington St.

Community Day

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Join us for our annual kick-off to the summer season! Admission is FREE and cruise tickets are just $10 (available at the door). Don't miss the raising of the flags over the Wyoming with a cannon salute at noon. Plus, tour the historic Percy & Small Shipyard, enjoy traditional skills demonstrations, and explore all of the museum's exhibits.

Youth in Environmental Justice/Shaping Conservation Policy

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

May 25, 6:00 p.m. | Join us for a panel discussion featuring youth activists and policy makers discussing the important role youth activism plays in shaping the future of our environment.

Ben Martens of Maine Coast Fishermen's Assocation
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The Future of Maine’s Fisheries: Giving Fishermen a Voice 

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

June 8, 6:00 p.m. | This lecture will emphasize the work Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is doing to amplify and connect the perspective of those who live and work on the water to marine scientists, policy-makers, and environmental conservation initiatives in these unprecedented times of change in the Gulf of Maine

Summer Concert: Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Maine Maritime Museum is excited to partner with our friends at the Chocolate Church Arts Center for a special outdoor concert on the lawn! Bring your favorite chair or blanket and settle in for a fantastic concert on the Kennebec!

Event Series Sensory Friendly Hours

Sensory Friendly Hours

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

We are pleased to offer a special, a quieter and more controlled environment within the Maritime History Building to welcome visitors with sensory sensitivities. During this time, we are open to the public and regular admission rates apply. 

Recycled Lobster Line Rug Weaving Workshop

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Join us at the Maine Maritime Museum and learn to weave a recycled lobster line (rope) doormat with Kerin of Cape Porpoise Trading Company. This workshop will be held outdoors along the beautiful Kennebec River. Turn old lobster line into an eco-friendly, handmade (by you) mat for your home! These rugs are great for indoor or outdoor use. All weaving material is retired line used by Maine lobstermen.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp | Session 1: Animal Adaptations

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

For rising 2nd - 5th grade students, Kennebec Explorers Day Camp will foster your child’s exploration of earth and ocean sciences through creative hands-on learning and fun.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp | Session 2: Sailors at Sea

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

For rising 2nd - 5th grade students, Kennebec Explorers Day Camp will foster your child’s exploration of earth and ocean sciences through creative hands-on learning and fun.

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Building Sustainability in Maine’s Blue Economy

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

July 12, 6:00 p.m. | In this free panel discussion, we hear from seafood sustainability experts about how we can enjoy the seafood we love, as well as protect and preserve the habitats for generations to come.

Annual Gala & Online Auction

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Join us in the Percy & Small Shipyard for one incredible evening to celebrate Maine Maritime Museum and support all of the work the museum does, from exhibits, lectures, and workshops, to school programs, blacksmithing, and boatbuilding skills.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp | Session 3: Kennebec Habitats

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

For rising 2nd - 5th grade students, Kennebec Explorers Day Camp will foster your child’s exploration of earth and ocean sciences through creative hands-on learning and fun.

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Boatshop Workshop: Adirondack Chair

Boatshop 243 Washington Street, Bath, ME, United States

Our historic shipyard on the banks of the Kennebec River serves as a delightful backdrop for a one-day class! The iconic Adirondack chair, built from lightweight and durable cedar, comes together quickly and easily under the supervision of Boatshop staff. Hundreds of these chairs have
been built at the museum by all ages and skill levels—no experience is necessary and all tools, jigs, and materials are provided! Bring a lunch or grab a bite from the Sail Shed. Don’t miss this popular summer workshop!

Featured Featured Event Series Boatshop Workshop: Building a Fireside Stool (Nov 1 & 2)

Boatshop Workshop: Building a Fireside Stool (July 26 & 27)

Boatshop 243 Washington Street, Bath, ME, United States

Our three-legged fireside stool is simple, yet elegant, completed over two evenings. It’s a great introduction to woodworking—in fact, it is the first project every student undertakes in our Discovery Boatbuilding program.  Comprised of three octagonal legs that are fastened with wedged, kerfed through-tenons, this stool is a great introduction to boatbuilding techniques on a smaller scale. It is perfect for sitting by the fire, working in the home shop, or a plant stand. No woodworking (or boatbuilding) experience necessary!

Featured Featured Event Series Boatshop Workshop: Building a Fireside Stool (Nov 1 & 2)

Boatshop Workshop: Building a Fireside Stool (July 26 & 27)

Boatshop 243 Washington Street, Bath, ME, United States

Our three-legged fireside stool is simple, yet elegant, completed over two evenings. It’s a great introduction to woodworking—in fact, it is the first project every student undertakes in our Discovery Boatbuilding program.  Comprised of three octagonal legs that are fastened with wedged, kerfed through-tenons, this stool is a great introduction to boatbuilding techniques on a smaller scale. It is perfect for sitting by the fire, working in the home shop, or a plant stand. No woodworking (or boatbuilding) experience necessary!

Event Series Sensory Friendly Hours

Sensory Friendly Hours

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

We are pleased to offer a special, a quieter and more controlled environment within the Maritime History Building to welcome visitors with sensory sensitivities. During this time, we are open to the public and regular admission rates apply. 

SeaChange: Researching Climate Change in the Gulf of Maine

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

July 27, 6:00 p.m. | Join Deborah Bronk, President and CEO of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Science as she surveys the state of cutting edge research on marine ecosystems and climate change.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp | Session 5: Conservation Week

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

For rising 2nd - 5th grade students, Kennebec Explorers Day Camp will foster your child’s exploration of earth and ocean sciences through creative hands-on learning and fun.

The Rozalia Project

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Welcome, Rozalia Project! On August 3, the Rozalia Project will be docking American Promise at Maine Maritime Museum for interactive tours and lessons. We hope you'll stop by! Rozalia Project’s mission is to clean and protect the ocean and conserve a healthy, thriving marine ecosystem. Launched in 2010, the project focuses on addressing the problem of marine debris in a unique and action-based way using a combination of restoration (cleanups), prevention through education, embracing technology and innovation and by conducting solutions-based research.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp | Session 6: Art Week

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

For rising 2nd - 5th grade students, Kennebec Explorers Day Camp will foster your child’s exploration of earth and ocean sciences through creative hands-on learning and fun.

student using an awl

Mariners Adventure Camp *SOLD OUT*

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Blacksmithing, coastal navigation, boatbuilding, sailing... There's more to a mariner than meets the eye. Give your child a chance of a lifetime to learn what it took to be a mariner in the Golden Age of Sail! August 7 – 11, 2023

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp | Session 7: Best of Week *SOLD OUT*

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

For rising 2nd - 5th grade students, Kennebec Explorers Day Camp will foster your child’s exploration of earth and ocean sciences through creative hands-on learning and fun.

Event Series Sensory Friendly Hours

Sensory Friendly Hours

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

A special, a quieter and more controlled environment within the Maritime History Building to welcome visitors with sensory sensitivities. During this time, we are open to the public and regular admission rates apply. 

Mental Health for Changing Coastal Communities

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

August 24, 6:00 p.m. | In this free panel discussion, we will learn about the importance of mental health care, especially individuals in coastal communities who are directly dealing with the impacts of climate change.

Music, Masts, & Lobster Traps: A Celebration of Maine’s Lobstering Heritage

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

“Music, Masts, and Lobster Traps” will be held on Sunday, August 27 at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Special daytime events will celebrate Maine's lobstering heritage. The event will culminate in a late afternoon performance by Maine’s own The Mallett Brothers Band. During regular museum admission, 9:30am – 3:00pm: The Maine Maritime Museum is hosting special daytime activities celebrating Maine’s maritime heritage which are included with regular Museum admission. Demonstrations and educational exhibits highlighting Maine’s working waterfront heritage will include a lobster education center, a trap building demonstration, aquaculture demonstration, pogie seining exhibit, emergency survival raft and gear demonstration, Abenaki tribe drum circle and history exhibit, lobster boat, schooner, tour cruises and more! Food and drink from Long Reach Kitchen and Highroller Lobster Company will be available starting at 12pm. (MLA members who show current membership card will receive free admission to dayside activities. Concert ticket will need to be purchased separately). 3:00 - 6:30pm: Concert: Music, Masts, & Lobster Traps featuring the Mallett Brothers Band. Concert gate opens at 3pm, Maine folk artist Paddy Mills will take to the stage at 3:30 prior to the headline act, The Mallett Brothers Band. Guests with tickets to the concert event will also have access to a beer garden hosted by Mast Landing Brewery, XTRATUF, and Rugged Seas where a new, special brew honoring our maritime heritage will be unveiled. In addition, Mere Point Oyster Company will be shucking flavorful Maine oysters. Guests who wish to purchase tickets to the dayside event can do so at the Maine Maritime Museum. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Maine Lobstermen’s Community Alliance (MLCA) which, with support from the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA), is working to ensure a vibrant future for Maine’s fishing families and the communities in which they live and work. FMI: https://mlcalliance.org/events/music-masts-lobster-traps/

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Pints on the Pier

Maine Maritime Museum 243 Washington St, Bath, ME, United States

Pints on the Pier is back! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us in the historic Percy & Small Shipyard to sample some of Maine's best beers, ciders, and more! Grab some grub from the on-site food trucks and take in the late summer sunset along the Kennebec River. Plus, cornhole, live music, and more. Ticket fee includes all beer samples and a commemorative glass*.

Maine Maritime Museum