March 23, 6:00 p.m. | Join us for Environmental Advocacy and the Arts: Telling the Gulf of Maine’s Story, featuring the creative team behind SeaChange: Darkness and Light in the Gulf of Maine, as well as experts in their fields to discussion the important and emerging relationship between environmental advocacy and the arts.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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](https://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/3.3-Sewall.png "3.3 Sewall")
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
July 10, 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
July 27, 6:00 p.m. | Join Deborah Bronk, President and CEO of Bigelow Laboratories for Ocean Science as she surveys the state of cutting edge research on marine ecosystems and climate change conducted at Bigelow labs.
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.
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.
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 Campers will work with professional boatbuilders to learn woodworking and blacksmithing in Maine Maritime Museum’s Boatshop and blacksmith forge, travel to Maine's First Ship to learn alongside the Virginia, visit the sites of Popham Colony and legendary local shipwrecks (along with some beach exploration!), and have opportunities to learn about Maine’s traditional craft on our historic waterways, all while embracing the truly magnificent maritime history of Midcoast Maine. Traditional skill lessons with experienced mariners will include rigging, blacksmithing, navigation, knot-tying, treenail making, sea shanties, and more. Campers will work together to hone their craft and build a sense of community, teamwork, and leadership, much like would have existed on a 19th century ship.2023 Prices: Members $330 // Non-Members $350 Age range: Rising 6 – 8 grade students. Timing: Camp runs from 9 am – 4 pm Monday through Friday. Early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8 am – 5:30 pm) for an additional $35. To Bring: Campers must bring a lunch. A mid-morning snack will be provided. Campers should be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. For questions about Mariners' Adventure contact Kurt Spiridakis at boatshop@maritimeme.org
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.
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.
October 19, 6:00 p.m. | In this free panel discussion, experts explore the Wabanaki approach to environmental conservation and initiatives related to land reclamation.
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!
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!
November 16, 6:00 p.m. | Join local ecology experts in a free panel discussion about how changing waters are impacting Maine's fishing communities.
The Shakers are renowned for their traditional and simple furniture design and practical inventions. We build nesting Shaker boxes in the Boatshop because they are beautiful, handy, and employ small boatbuilding techniques like steam bending and clinch nailing. Two evenings are all it takes to build three boxes from cherry and cedar. Students have built over 500 boxes over the past 15 years in this accessible, yet challenging, class. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary.
