Community Art Project Encourages Imagination, Whimsy and Generosity

If it looks like a boat, stands up by itself, and occupies no more than a cubic foot of space, it’s ready for ShipShapes, a community art project sponsored by Penobscot Marine Museum in celebration of its 75th anniversary. ShipShapes is an opportunity for artists and artist wannabes to use their imagination, have fun, and benefit Penobscot Marine Museum at the same time.

Free Food and Music As You Help Museum Prepare for Opening Day

Penobscot Marine Museum has scheduled Spring Cleanup & Volunteer Day on May 14. Volunteers will spend the day working alongside other friendly, energetic people while helping prepare the museum for the opening of its 75th year. Breakfast and lunch will be served, and participants will learn about long-term volunteer positions in many departments.

Kids Enjoy Pottery, Photography, Field Trips and More at Penobscot Marine Museum

Kids will combine fun and learning at Downeaster Days week-long summer programs at Penobscot Marine Museum. With different activities every day, children from 5 to 11 years old will enjoy ceramics, photography, special guests, games, a field trip, and a birthday party to celebrate Penobscot Marine Museum's 75th anniversary.

Now in its sixth year, Downeaster Days is run by the museum's Education Department, recognized statewide for its innovative, hands-on and experiential programs that seamlessly combine learning with fun activities. Children will learn photography, pottery, and even history while they "play" with cameras, clay and other materials. Highlights of the week include a visit from the "Mudmobile" traveling pottery studio, and a field trip to Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, where children will board boats and ships as they learn about the maritime world.