Join us at the Brick Store Museum for a special holiday storytime with New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Matt Tavares! Matt will share his brand-new picture book, Dasher and the Polar Bear, with a reading, live drawing demonstration, Q&A, and book signing. Families will also enjoy festive touches, including fun antler headbands provided […]
Create a warm autumn glow with handmade paper bag lanterns! In this workshop, kids will design and cut out their own little house or pattern, then add a light to make it shine. A cozy, creative project perfect for the season—each lantern becomes a magical take-home decoration. Instructor: Sarah Soleau
Create a personalized holiday keepsake! When you sign up, you’ll share the name or phrase you’d like stitched (examples: a first name, Merry Christmas, or The Coombs Family 2025). Your custom template will be ready so you can focus on stitching and decorating. Your class fee includes supplies for one ornament. Want to make extras? […]
Step into the magic of the season at one of Kennebunk’s most treasured landmarks — the historic George Lord House on Summer Street. On Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer as you explore this beautifully decorated 1845 home. Savor seasonal appetizers and sweet treats while […]
Hear about the Museum’s 2025 exhibition, “OceanWorld,” which presents varied perspectives of the ocean we all know. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Glaciologist Dr. Catherine Walker will discuss the science behind the exhibition, and what ice can tell us about the sea. This presentation will premiere here and on the Museum's Youtube Channel on Sunday, December […]
Join us and learn to create handmade origami cards for the special people in your life. You’ll take home at least three completed cards, complete with envelopes and step-by-step instructions. Bonus: if time allows, you can also make a few adorable little origami trees. This fun, creative workshop is the perfect way to kick off […]
Create shimmering holiday ornaments with the timeless art of metal embossing! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to work with lightweight metal sheets to design and emboss festive shapes such as stars, moons, trees, and more. Guided step-by-step, you’ll explore basic embossing techniques, experiment with texture and pattern, and craft ornaments that catch […]
To our dearest volunteers, The Brick Store Museum has welcomed nearly 10,000 visitors across our doorstep this year - to exhibitions, classes, workshops, events, and research. Your donation of time, talent and skill makes all of this learning happen. To celebrate the holidays with the Museum team, we invite you to join us for […]
The Museum is open to the community to visit and enjoy with friends and neighbors. Free admission, light appetizers and treats, Gingerbread House displays, specialty cocktails and seasonal beverages, and of course last-minute shopping in the Museum store! Free admission. Call 985-4802 or see below to RSVP.
Join us downtown on Wednesday, December 31st for Kennebunk’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration! Enjoy family-friendly activities along Main Street, including free admission to the Brick Store Museum from 5pm–9pm and ice skating at the Waterhouse Center. The festivities feature an Early Bird Blueberry Drop at 9pm and the iconic Wild Blueberry Ball Drop from […]
Take an Indoor Walking Tour This Winter! It's the Museum's 90th Year! Explore the Brick Store Museum’s own history across five interconnected buildings, which range from 166 to 216 years old. Once home to businesses, organizations, and apartments, these spaces came together as the Brick Store Museum between 1936 and 1959. Go behind the scenes […]