Penobscot Marine Museum - Penobscot Marine Museum

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40 E Main Street | P.O. Box 498
Searsport, ME 04974
Phone: 207-548-2529
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40 E. Main Street, Searsport, ME 04974 | 207-548-2529
CLOSED FOR THE WINTER! Join us starting May 22, 2026, to raise a sail, read a seaman’s diary, sing a sea chantey! Voyage through
HUNDREDS
of years,
THOUSANDS
of miles, and
MILLIONS
of stories with us. Explore art, objects, photos, and hands-on exhibits.
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Visit us in person or online for workshops, lectures, special exhibits, kids’ events, and more. View our calendar for upcoming events.
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Big Jim Restoration
Help us restore “Big Jim,” the 40-foot-tall Maine fisherman in Prospect Harbor who has welcomed visitors to Sardineland and Vacationland since 1959.
View our historic photo collections by renowned photographers.
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Historical Photographs
Acres of Campus
Small Boats
What a treasure you have created in Searsport, Maine! We had a grand time and will definitely be back!
— Judith G.
Wow! This was an exceptional experience and so much more than we anticipated.
— Dale W.
A very cool museum with tons of interesting local history and information. The docents were excellent — well-informed and good story-tellers. There are many interactive exhibits for kids of all ages. Highly recommend.
— Rebecca L.
Current Exhibits
Permanent Exhibit
At Home, At Sea
Searsport in the 1800s is the story of people and the sea. In 1850, one out of every four males in Searsport was a mariner.
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Permanent Exhibit
Rusticators on the Water
When Rusticators flocked to Maine in the late 19th to mid-20th centuries, they sought a rustic vacation to retreat from their busy city lives.
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Latest News
Check out what’s going on at Penobscot Marine Museum! From updates our lecture series to special events and exhibits, we’ve got news for everyone.
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March 2026 Newsletter
Mar 1, 2026
Eliot Elisofon’s Vinalhaven Summers with Kevin Johnson, Maine’s Export Industries by Cipperly Good, exclusive video about the Big Jim restoration project.
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February 2026 Newsletter
Feb 1, 2026
Kids’ vacation camps, Member Monday with Cipperly, an update on the photo archives, and remembering Michael Simon.
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January 2026 Newsletter
Jan 1, 2026
Upcoming workshops including a Valentine event, a sardine-snack event, and POP studies.
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Penobscot Marine Musuem
Penobscot Marine Museum
40 E Main Street | P.O. Box 498 Searsport, ME 04974
Phone: 207-548-2529
Hours
We will re-open May 22, 2026
Thanks for a great season! Penobscot Marine Museum's campus is now closed for the winter.
Mission
Penobscot Marine Museum inspires curiosity and fosters understanding about life and work on the Maine coast to encourage stewardship of our communities and the sea.