Penobscot Marine Museum

The Penobscot Marine Museum spans 3.1 acres with thirteen historic and modern buildings, displaying extensive collections of maritime artifacts and photographs.

Founded in 1936, this institution stands as Maine's oldest maritime museum, with eight buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum preserves thousands of photographs from the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company, documenting New England life between 1909 and 1947.

The museum complex extends across Church Street, featuring a research library, archives, modern exhibit galleries, and a gift shop with maritime items.

In 1850, the museum records indicate that twenty-five percent of male residents in Searsport worked in maritime-related occupations.

Location: Maine

Website: http://penobscotmarinemuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 44.45917,-68.92500

Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:02