Needle Tatting Workshop
2026-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Spend a relaxed, creative afternoon learning the art of needle tatting. In this four-hour introductory class, students will learn essential stitches, how to read patterns, and how to finish their work. By the end, you’ll have a completed piece and the skills to continue exploring this beautiful lace-making technique.
This small-group class is limited to 10 participants (minimum 5).
Instructor: Elaine O’Donal

Volunteer Ice Cream Social
2026-09-18 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for our annual Volunteer Ice Cream Social! This is our chance to thank our incredible volunteers for all they do while enjoying ice cream, good company, and celebrating another wonderful season at the Brick Store Museum.

Shipbuilding Odyssey Tour
2026-09-19 10:30 - 12:00
Step back into Kennebunk’s shipbuilding era and explore the rivers, stories, and people that shaped the town’s early prosperity. Bounded by the Mousam and Kennebunk Rivers, this small village became a thriving hub of maritime industry, with more than 500 ships built along its shores over nearly 150 years.
This 90-minute guided driving tour will take you to key locations connected to Kennebunk’s shipbuilding past. Along the way, imagine what daily life was like when the sounds of hammering and sawing filled the air, and learn how abundant forests, local sawmills, and access to waterways fueled the industry.
Discover how shipyards supported the community while connecting it to global trade, and how this era left a lasting mark on the town, from its economy to the beautiful homes of merchants and shipmasters that still line Summer Street today.
This tour is offered in partnership with Ride Maine, whose support helps make this experience possible.
Group size: 8–12 participants (minimum of 8 required to run)

Fourth Tuesday!
2026-09-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-24 10:00 - 17:00
Find. Fathom. Feel. Fourth Tuesdays at the Museum!
We are thrilled to introduce Fourth Tuesdays at the Museum! On the fourth Tuesday of every single month, admission to the galleries is completely FREE for everyone, proudly sponsored by Bill Lord in honor of Museum founder Edith Barry.
But that’s not all. Every Fourth Tuesday brings unique experiences to our spaces:

Pop-Up History: Get up close with special feature artifacts brought out of the archives just for the day.

Activities: Enjoy hands-on activities that connect our local history with contemporary creativity.

Fresh Perspectives: See something new hidden in plain sight as you tour our current exhibitions.

Whether you’re a regular visitor or haven’t stepped through our doors in a while, this is the perfect excuse to spend an afternoon immersed in community storytelling.

Roots and Callings: A Handmade Genogram Workshop
2026-09-23 14:00 - 16:00
Go beyond the family tree. In this workshop, you will create a handmade genogram that brings your ancestry to life through watercolor, illustration, personal symbols, and copies of your own photographs and ephemera. Guided by artist-in-residence Kristin Simmons, you will explore the occupations, places, relationships, and stories that define your family’s history and connection to the people and land that shaped them.
Large-format paper, watercolor, pencils, and adhesives are provided. All levels are welcome.

Embroidered Tote Bag Workshop
2026-09-26 12:00 - 15:00
Create your own embroidered tote bag in this beginner-friendly workshop! Over the course of three hours, students will learn basic embroidery techniques while stitching a simple floral design onto a canvas tote. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll build confidence in your stitching and leave with a beautiful, functional piece to use or gift.

Instructor: Heather Coombs

Kennebunk Beach Walking Tour
2026-10-09 10:00 - 11:30
This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s Mothers Beach features eleven historic homes and an illustration of life at the beach in the early 20th Century. Tours depart from Trinity Chapel on Woodland Ave.
Kennebunk Beach Walking Tours dates for 2026 are as follows: July 3, September 5, and October 10
Private tours are also available. Please contact us at info@brickstoremuseum.org or (207)985-4802 at least two weeks in advance of your anticipated tour date to arrange a private tour.
Time: 60 – 90 minutes
Distance: Less than a mile on sidewalks and flat terrain.
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Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Where to go:
This tour begins at the Trinity Chapel on Railroad Ave along Kennebunk Beach. Please arrive about 5 minutes prior to the tour start. You can pre-purchase tickets online and let us know you’re coming!
PARKING: Parking is available (with Kennebunk Parking sticker) at beach spaces; and alongside roads leading to the Chapel (as marked). Please pay attention to parking signage.
If the forecast on the day of your walk calls for rain, please contact the Museum in advance to make sure the walk is still scheduled. Email: info@brickstoremuseum.org OR call: (207)985-4802. If the walk is postponed, you will have the choice to reschedule or receive a refund.
If you are a Museum Member, your tickets are discounted! Use your Member Code for free admission. You can find your your code in the Member Portal

Of Seances and Spirits
2026-10-29 17:00 - 20:00
Step into the mysterious world of turn-of-the-century spiritualism at the Brick Store Museum’s annual Of Séances & Spirits: Supernatural Kennebunk.
On Thursday, October 29, the Museum’s historic buildings will come alive with stories of mediums, séances, ghostly encounters, and the enduring fascination with the spirit world. Guests will enjoy an evening of immersive experiences inspired by the Spiritualist movement that captivated America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Throughout the evening, explore the Museum’s historic campus and discover local stories connected to the supernatural. Learn about Kennebunk’s own connections to séances and spiritualism while enjoying heavy appetizers, tarot readings, live performances, and historical interpretation.
The centerpiece of the evening is a timed Victorian-style séance experience featuring first-person historical interpreter Laura Rocklyn as famed medium Mina Crandon, the “Witch of Lime Street.” Through this engaging and historically informed performance, guests will encounter the dramatic story of Crandon’s rise to fame and the controversy that surrounded her séances. The experience also explores the lives of two of spiritualism’s most famous figures: Harry Houdini, who devoted years to exposing fraudulent mediums, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes and a passionate believer in communication with the dead.
Tickets include access to all activities throughout the evening, along with a designated séance time. Guests are encouraged to arrive before or remain after their scheduled séance to enjoy the full range of experiences offered across the Museum campus.
Tickets: $60 General Admission | $50 Members
Includes one complimentary drink, heavy appetizers, a timed séance experience, live performances, and access to all Museum activities throughout the evening.
Please note: This event takes place throughout the Brick Store Museum’s historic campus and requires walking between buildings.
