Ships are cramped spaces and sailors had little room to store their personal things, usually no bigger than a suitcase. This hands-on learning workshop will sharpen your critical thinking and creative skills. Together, families will learn about what sailors took on their long journeys and how they personalized their chests to reflect their adventures. Then, families will work together to construct and decorate their own mini sea chests. Content appropriate for ages 4 – 10 years, but all are welcome.

Join us as we explore the anatomy of Maine’s favorite crustacean! Many humans find lobsters tasty but terrifying. Take part in an interactive activity that takes fear out of the equation dives deeper into lobster anatomy and their functions. Then, you will build your own lobster to take home! Content appropriate for ages 4 – 10 years, but all are welcome.

When sunlight interacts with us, it warms us. When it interacts with light sensitive paper and ultra-violet reactive beads, it creates magical art. Come explore the effects the sunlight has on these objects, while creating your own solar prints and UV jewelry. Content appropriate for ages 4 – 10 years, but all are welcome.

The Kennebec River Estuary is home to some remarkable animals. Come acquaint yourself with these creatures such as the Bald Eagle, Short-nosed Sturgeon, Harbor Seal, and Osprey. Then, let your creative juices flow as you create your own recycled planter inspired by an animal of the Kennebec to take home with you and to grow a new plant in. Content appropriate for ages 4 – 10 years, but all are welcome.

Ever wonder how the six mast, 450ft Wyoming ship kept afloat while carrying 6,000 tons of coal? Join us as we learn about and experiment with concepts such as density, buoyancy and displacement. Then, test your knowledge as you create a boat and see how much weight it can carry and still float! Content appropriate for ages 4 – 10 years, but all are welcome.

Being a sailor involved living at sea for years at a time. While it was adventurous and exciting, there could also be times of stillness. Whalers might have gone months without seeing a whales or port. So, what would a sailor do with all of that downtime? Come learn about a sailor’s life on the boats that sailed the world. Try your hand at carving scrimshaw or learning to tie knots.

Did you know that the city of Bath has a sister city in Japan? Come hear the story of adventure, shipwrecks and bravery that has connected Bath, ME to Tsugaru, Japan for over 100 years. Take part in the traditional fish printing artform of Gyotaku and learn how it was used as a record for fish caught. Content appropriate for ages 4 – 10 years, but all are welcome.

In this insightful gallery talk, Catherine Cyr, exhibition coordinator, will discuss the inspiration for and the process of developing the museum’s first exhibition comprised solely of women photographers!  As we explore the exhibits dedicated to Emma D. Sewall, Abbie F. Minott, and Josephine Ginn Banks, we will learn more about their importance to both amateur photography and the documentation of maritime history.

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*.

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.