Wilson Museum

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! We are thankful for the workers who built the Wilson Museum back in 1921.

Thanks to the Castine Historical Society for sharing this cool photo, along with others featuring labor in Castine over time!

09/02/2026

Our exhibits will be closed for collections work on September 2 and 3. We will return to normal hours on Friday, September 4. Thank you for your understanding!

09/01/2026

Join us this evening in person or virtually! Registration is required to get the Zoom link if you wish to attend virtually, but registration is not required for in-person.

https://www.wilsonmuseum.org/events/plastics-2026

Tonight! Join us for an eye-opening conversation on plastic pollution with our very own Dr. Charlie Rolsky, hosted by the Wilson Museum. 🌎🌊

Dr. Rolsky will cut through the confusion and greenwashing surrounding plastics, diving into critical facts about microplastics, environmental impacts, and what they mean for human health—offering real insights for a more sustainable future.

🗓 Tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 1
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 In-Person: Hutchins Education Center (112 Perkins St, Castine, ME) — Free admission, no registration needed! (Donations welcome)
💻 Virtual: Attend live via Zoom! Register to join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tYKTWN7WRtSl6qRkDRB3lQ

Come learn how evidence-based research can empower our communities and drive global change. We hope to see you there!

08/30/2026

It’s our Sundae Sunday! 🍨🥄☀️

Stop by our last Hands-On History Day of the season to make a boat, chat with the blacksmith, visit with the four guest demonstrators, and enjoy some homemade ice cream! 🍨

First come, first served while supplies last! 🥄

08/26/2026

A Sweet Send-Off: Celebrating another great Hands-On History season with homemade ice cream sundaes

To close out another successful season of interactive learning, the community is invited to our final Hands-On History Day of 2026 featuring a build-your-own ice cream sundae celebration. Visitors can top off scoops of the museum’s homemade French vanilla ice cream with a delicious variety of sweet toppings.

Admission to this program is free with donations greatly appreciated!

08/22/2026

Today is the day! Come check out these beautiful works by the many talented artisans joining us for our Artisan Market & Picnic, open today until 4 pm! 💐

08/22/2026

The Artisan Market is here! Come on by.

08/21/2026

Meet our Artisan Market Artists!

Lansing Wagner, Ceramics

I made pots for ~ 30 years at the Harvard Ceramics Studio. Usually 6 hours a week in their amazing facility. I have done some scientific illustration and enjoy designing pots with creatures on them. Big bowls are my favorite, they are useful and provide a large canvas to draw on. I've retired and am continuing work in my home studio in East Blue Hill.

Visit https://www.wilsonmuseum.org/artisan-market to learn more!

08/20/2026

We have an exciting last-minute addition to the 2026 Artisan Market! Kathy Pollard makes fine art baskets from sustainably gathered birchbark, sweet grass, milkweed bark, cedar bark, and other materials. She also creates sculpture and jewelry that incorporates fragments of antique glass and pottery gathered from local beaches and river banks. Kathy Pollard

08/20/2026

Meet our Artisan Market Artists!

Robyn Lorio, Robyn Rae Leather

Robyn Rae Leather offers a variety of hand-crafted leather goods including tote bags, purses, wallets and more. Each piece is designed with a simple, elegant style and is made for function and durability. Inspired to work with leather after taking a shoemaking class in Chicago, Robyn has been honing her craft since 2018. All products are cut and stitched by hand, without the use of machines, in Blue Hill, Maine.

Visit https://www.wilsonmuseum.org/artisan-market to learn more!