The 19th-century world of seagoing families from coastal Maine
and especially Penobscot Bay! Our Museum complex is part of the
original "townscape," and is designed to entertain and
educate all ages to the tastes, talents and challenges of maritime
life. Inside each building is a different presentation that highlights
life at the water's edge or on the briny deep.There's a library
and archive, renowned for its fine collections, and additional exhibit
space in the Library's Phyllis E. Dillon Reading Room (closed weekends).
And when you're ready to go ashore, there's a Museum Store where
you'll find books and elegant gifts as reminders of your visit.
Thanks for voyaging with us today!
Exhibits & Programs:
Carver Memorial Gallery: Contemporary marine art
Library / Gallery Foyer: Changing exhibits, including maritime
folk art (featuring ships-in-bottles and fish decoys), and pressed
glass sugar bowls and butter dishes.
Old Vestry
"Liverpool Port Painters: Heard, Hughes, Salmon, Waldron &
Yorke" 19th center ship portraiture from Liverpool, England.
"Storm at Sea" a quilt by the Stonington Fishermen's
Wives Co-op.
"Working the Bay" An on-going exhibit of life
and industries, including fishing, ice harvesting, logging, around
Penobscot Bay during the 19th century.
"The Marine Art of Thomas and James Buttersworth"
Explore a world filled with naval battles, swift packets, clipper
ships and slender, elegant yachts through the magnificent paintings
of Thomas (1768-1842) and James (1817-1894) Buttersworth.
"Sails on Canvas: The Maritime Needlepoint of William Whorf"
Selected examples of original needlework designed and hand worked
by William Whorf.
A new exhibit of scrimshaw from the Museum’s permanent collection
will be installed for 2002.
"Challenge of the Down-Easters" 19th century ships, sea
captains, and the seafaring life.
"The Childhood Sea Adventures of Lincoln and Joanna Colcord"
Life at sea as detailed through the letters, memorabilia, photographs
and writings of two sea-going children.
"A Sea Captain's Home" A recreation of a typical
mid-to-late 19th century sea captain’s home including furniture,
paintings and artifacts brought back from many voyages.
"Portrait of a Seafaring Family" The Dow family at sea
and ashore, as well as other portraits of women and children are
on display.
Small craft of mid-coast Maine
Hours of Operation:
Museum buildings are open Memorial Day weekend through October
15.
Monday - Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday: 12 to 5 PM
