Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

How many snowglobes do you own? Learn how Maine's sailors and captains commemorated their journeys by purchasing and commissioning "art" objects from around the world. Investigate examples ranging from luxurious items to the down-right kitsch, from the MMM collection. 

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Need to warm up after a long cold winter? Gather around our hot box and learn how early ship builders used steam to craft their hull designs. Watch as our boatshop crew demonstrate steambending while you sip a warm cup of tea (or coffee!).

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Travel back in time when sailors used the skies to find their way around the globe. Learn about early navigation using original instruments from the MMM collection. 

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

About Boating Safely

In this beginner boating class you will gain the basic knowledge to safely trailer, navigate, and operate a small vessel.  This class will give you all the information needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification that many states are beginning to require. Many boat insurance companies will offer discounts on boating insurance to boaters who successfully complete About Boating Safely. This course is taught by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Topics Include:

Introduction to Boating- Types of boats; sailboats; outboards; different uses of boats, and family boating basics.

Boating Law- Boat registration, boating regulations, hull identification number, required boat safety equipment; operating safely, Federal law, state boating laws.

Boat Safety Equipment- Personal flotation devices, visual-distress signals; dock lines, anchors and anchoring techniques.

Navigation-The U.S. Aids to Navigation system; types of buoys and beacons; navigation rules; right-of-way; avoiding collisions

Boating Problems- Hypothermia; boating accidents and rescues; man overboard recovery; running aground; radio calls; equipment failures

Trailering, Towing and Protecting Your Boat- Types of trailers; towing a trailer; boat launching procedures,storing and protecting your boat.

 This course is offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings from May 14, 2018 to May 23, 2018 from 6-8 pm.

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Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Suddenly in Command !

What would you do if you found yourself suddenly in command when the skipper is incapacitated?

This is the ideal course for those who enjoy boating but are not often at the helm. Boating problems and emergencies can occur, and you may find yourself suddenly in command. How can you get help? How can you get to shore? What can you do if boating mishaps arise? This course covers some essential boating information about what to do in these situations.

Topics include pre-underway planning, developing situational awareness, understanding how boats handle, VHF radio introduction including  how to get help in an emergency, Coast Guard required safety equipment and regulations, and accident assessment and reporting. 

This course is taught by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

This class meets Tuesday, May 29, 2018 and Wednesday, May 30, 2018  from 6 - 8pm. All required materials are included in the course fee. 

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Navigating Mid-Coast Maine

 Cruising the coastal waters of Maine can be fun, especially when you know how to read a nautical chart so you miss all those rocks and arrive safely at your destination.

This course is taught by members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and serves as an introduction to navigation using The Three Rivers Chart (#13293). This way you'll become familiar with the coastal waters of our local region between Small Point and Pemaquid before ever setting sail.

This course gives you the essential tools to make boating more enjoyable.

• First, you'll learn the basics about the information found on nautical charts.
• Second, you'll learn about navigation aids (they’re on the charts and on the water) so you can use them to cruise safely.
• Third, you'll learn how to plan cruises and understand the information found on charts (e.g. buoys, lights, water depth) and to use them while cruising the area.

Students will learn terms such as true and magnetic headings, variation, lines of position, chart symbols, piloting, latitude and longitude, dead reckoning, and aids to navigation and be able to use these skills to safely plan and plot a trip.  The Three Rivers chart (#13293) and a copy of a chapter on navigation principles are included.

A parallel ruler and dividers are needed and can be purchased separately at our Museum Store.

This class meets on Monday & Wednesday evenings starting on June 4, 2018 through June 13, 2018 from 6:00-8:00pm.

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

 Presented by Maine Maritime Museum

 Your kids will love this five-day summer camp lead by Maine Maritime Museum. Our camp will develop your child's curiosity for nature exploration and all things nautical while becoming a favorite summer activity.  Through recreation, hands-on activities and fun field trips, kids will learn and have fun at the same time.

Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place.

Each week has a general interest theme that includes outdoor excursions, field trips to places like Popham Beach, cooperative games, a boat cruise to Merrymeeting Bay, science experiments, craft projects, shipbuilding simulations, kayaking or paddleboarding on the New Meadows River, and much, much more!

Small weekly camper groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios and highly-trained environmental educators make for a quality experience that will establish those wicked-fun summah memories.

For students ages 7-11 years old.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday, and early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8am-5pm) for an additional $25.00

Snacks will be provided and campers should bring lunch and be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. 

This program is made possible thanks to support from the Merrymeeting Bay Trust.

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

 Presented by Maine Maritime Museum

 Your kids will love this five-day summer camp lead by Maine Maritime Museum. Our camp will develop your child's curiosity for nature exploration and all things nautical while becoming a favorite summer activity.  Through recreation, hands-on activities and fun field trips, kids will learn and have fun at the same time.

Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place.

Each week has a general interest theme that includes outdoor excursions, field trips to places like Popham Beach, cooperative games, a boat cruise to Merrymeeting Bay, science experiments, craft projects, shipbuilding simulations, kayaking or paddleboarding on the New Meadows River, and much, much more!

Small weekly camper groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios and highly-trained environmental educators make for a quality experience that will establish those wicked-fun summah memories.

For students ages 7-11 years old.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday, and early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8am-5pm) for an additional $25.00

Snacks will be provided and campers should bring lunch and be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. 

This program is made possible thanks to support from the Merrymeeting Bay Trust.

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

 Presented by Maine Maritime Museum

 Your kids will love this five-day summer camp lead by Maine Maritime Museum. Our camp will develop your child's curiosity for nature exploration and all things nautical while becoming a favorite summer activity.  Through recreation, hands-on activities and fun field trips, kids will learn and have fun at the same time.

Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place.

Each week has a general interest theme that includes outdoor excursions, field trips to places like Popham Beach, cooperative games, a boat cruise to Merrymeeting Bay, science experiments, craft projects, shipbuilding simulations, kayaking or paddleboarding on the New Meadows River, and much, much more!

Small weekly camper groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios and highly-trained environmental educators make for a quality experience that will establish those wicked-fun summah memories.

For students ages 7-11 years old.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday, and early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8am-5pm) for an additional $25.00

Snacks will be provided and campers should bring lunch and be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. 

This program is made possible thanks to support from the Merrymeeting Bay Trust.

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

 Presented by Maine Maritime Museum

 Your kids will love this five-day summer camp lead by Maine Maritime Museum. Our camp will develop your child's curiosity for nature exploration and all things nautical while becoming a favorite summer activity.  Through recreation, hands-on activities and fun field trips, kids will learn and have fun at the same time.

Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place.

Each week has a general interest theme that includes outdoor excursions, field trips to places like Popham Beach, cooperative games, a boat cruise to Merrymeeting Bay, science experiments, craft projects, shipbuilding simulations, kayaking or paddleboarding on the New Meadows River, and much, much more!

Small weekly camper groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios and highly-trained environmental educators make for a quality experience that will establish those wicked-fun summah memories.

For students ages 7-11 years old.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday, and early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8am-5pm) for an additional $25.00

Snacks will be provided and campers should bring lunch and be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. 

This program is made possible thanks to support from the Merrymeeting Bay Trust.

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

 Presented by Maine Maritime Museum

 Your kids will love this five-day summer camp lead by Maine Maritime Museum. Our camp will develop your child's curiosity for nature exploration and all things nautical while becoming a favorite summer activity.  Through recreation, hands-on activities and fun field trips, kids will learn and have fun at the same time.

Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place.

Each week has a general interest theme that includes outdoor excursions, field trips to places like Popham Beach, cooperative games, a boat cruise to Merrymeeting Bay, science experiments, craft projects, shipbuilding simulations, kayaking or paddleboarding on the New Meadows River, and much, much more!

Small weekly camper groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios and highly-trained environmental educators make for a quality experience that will establish those wicked-fun summah memories.

For students ages 7-11 years old.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday, and early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8am-5pm) for an additional $25.00

Snacks will be provided and campers should bring lunch and be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. 

This program is made possible thanks to support from the Merrymeeting Bay Trust.

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

 Presented by Maine Maritime Museum

 Your kids will love this five-day summer camp lead by Maine Maritime Museum. Our camp will develop your child's curiosity for nature exploration and all things nautical while becoming a favorite summer activity.  Through recreation, hands-on activities and fun field trips, kids will learn and have fun at the same time.

Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place.

Each week has a general interest theme that includes outdoor excursions, field trips to places like Popham Beach, cooperative games, a boat cruise to Merrymeeting Bay, science experiments, craft projects, shipbuilding simulations, kayaking or paddleboarding on the New Meadows River, and much, much more!

Small weekly camper groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios and highly-trained environmental educators make for a quality experience that will establish those wicked-fun summah memories.

For students ages 7-11 years old.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday, and early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8am-5pm) for an additional $25.00

Snacks will be provided and campers should bring lunch and be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. 

This program is made possible thanks to support from the Merrymeeting Bay Trust.

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

 Presented by Maine Maritime Museum

 Your kids will love this five-day summer camp lead by Maine Maritime Museum. Our camp will develop your child's curiosity for nature exploration and all things nautical while becoming a favorite summer activity.  Through recreation, hands-on activities and fun field trips, kids will learn and have fun at the same time.

Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place.

Each week has a general interest theme that includes outdoor excursions, field trips to places like Popham Beach, cooperative games, a boat cruise to Merrymeeting Bay, science experiments, craft projects, shipbuilding simulations, kayaking or paddleboarding on the New Meadows River, and much, much more!

Small weekly camper groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios and highly-trained environmental educators make for a quality experience that will establish those wicked-fun summah memories.

For students ages 7-11 years old.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday, and early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8am-5pm) for an additional $25.00

Snacks will be provided and campers should bring lunch and be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. 

This program is made possible thanks to support from the Merrymeeting Bay Trust.

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

 Presented by Maine Maritime Museum

 Your kids will love this five-day summer camp lead by Maine Maritime Museum. Our camp will develop your child's curiosity for nature exploration and all things nautical while becoming a favorite summer activity.  Through recreation, hands-on activities and fun field trips, kids will learn and have fun at the same time.

Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place.

Each week has a general interest theme that includes outdoor excursions, field trips to places like Popham Beach, cooperative games, a boat cruise to Merrymeeting Bay, science experiments, craft projects, shipbuilding simulations, kayaking or paddleboarding on the New Meadows River, and much, much more!

Small weekly camper groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios and highly-trained environmental educators make for a quality experience that will establish those wicked-fun summah memories.

For students ages 7-11 years old.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday, and early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8am-5pm) for an additional $25.00

Snacks will be provided and campers should bring lunch and be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. 

This program is made possible thanks to support from the Merrymeeting Bay Trust.

Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to explore Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and to experience the mystique of Maine.

Visitors can find:

• fascinating exhibits brimming with art and artifacts
• contemporary, interactive areas for children and adults
• an historic shipyard with five of the original 19th century buildings
• a Victorian-era shipyard owners home
• an active waterfront
• a life-size sculptural representation of the largest wooden sailing vessel ever built
• a scenic campus on the bank of the Kennebec River

Click these links to learn more about the museum’s history and mission, find out who is on our staff and how to contact us.

Kennebec Explorers Day Camp

 Presented by Maine Maritime Museum

 Your kids will love this five-day summer camp lead by Maine Maritime Museum. Our camp will develop your child's curiosity for nature exploration and all things nautical while becoming a favorite summer activity.  Through recreation, hands-on activities and fun field trips, kids will learn and have fun at the same time.

Campers will explore the ecosystem of Merrymeeting Bay, and gain a sense of stewardship for this special place.

Each week has a general interest theme that includes outdoor excursions, field trips to places like Popham Beach, cooperative games, a boat cruise to Merrymeeting Bay, science experiments, craft projects, shipbuilding simulations, kayaking or paddleboarding on the New Meadows River, and much, much more!

Small weekly camper groups, low camper-to-counselor ratios and highly-trained environmental educators make for a quality experience that will establish those wicked-fun summah memories.

For students ages 7-11 years old.

Camp runs from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday, and early drop-off and late pick-up is available (8am-5pm) for an additional $25.00

Snacks will be provided and campers should bring lunch and be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities each day. 

This program is made possible thanks to support from the Merrymeeting Bay Trust.