Brick Store Museum

Second Friday - Free Admission At the Museum
2025-07-11 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Enjoy free admission to the Brick Store Museum on the second Friday of each month! Explore exhibitions, discover local history, and bring the whole family for a fun, budget-friendly day at the museum.

Summer Fridays: Live Artist Demos
2025-07-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-18 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Stop by the Brick Store Museum for a summer artist demo with Kathryn Polletto of Kennebunk Basketry! Watch her craft beautiful, handwoven baskets and learn more about this traditional art form. Demonstrations are free with admission.

Open Late! July Art Walk
2025-07-11 17:00 - 19:00
Join us at the Museum to kick start your Downtown ArtWalk! On the second Friday of each month, come to Downtown Kennebunk for a night of live music, local artists, food trucks and specials. Let’s celebrate Downtown! The Museum will be open for FREE ADMISSION from 5pm – 7pm.
In addition to showcasing our current exhibitions, we will be featuring four incredibly talented local artists for the July Walk, to be announced soon!
Downtown Artwalks occur every month from June through September (on the second Friday of each month). Hosted by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kennebunk.
Learn more about the full event on the Chambers’ website!

Nature Walk with Kennebunk Land Trust
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:30
Learn about the history of Butler Preserve and Picnic Rock with Kennebunk Land Trust and the Brick Store Museum.

Register at: info@kennebunklandtrust.org or visit: www.kennebunklandtrust.org

Historic District Walking Tour
2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-31 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-07 10:30 - 12:00
Explore the history of the elaborate and historic homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood in Downtown Kennebunk. Led by Museum tour guide. $10 per person/$5 for members.

Imagine That! Three Centuries of Kennebunk Commerce Tour
2025-07-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 10:30 - 12:00
This walking tour explores Main Street and its commercial history over three hundred years. Stretches from the Museum down to the Mousam River Bridge. (about a half mile, 60 minutes, led by trained tour guide). $10.00 per person/$5 for members. Reserve in advance by calling 985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Seaside Needle Felting Workshop
2025-07-15 11:00 - 13:00
Create a stunning piece of coastal-inspired art in this relaxing and creative needle felting workshop! Using wool roving and natural elements like driftwood and twine, you’ll learn how to “paint with wool” and build texture to craft your own unique seascape wall hanging.
No experience necessary—this workshop is beginner-friendly and all materials are provided. You’ll leave with a beautiful finished piece ready to hang and a new set of skills in this fun fiber art technique!

Summer Storytime
2025-07-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-29 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for Summer Story Time, a delightful weekly program for young children and their caregivers! Each Tuesday afternoon in July, we’ll share an engaging story, enjoy a fun hands-on activity, and explore a kid-friendly part of the Museum. Perfect for ages 4 and up, this program encourages creativity, learning, and imagination—right in the heart of our historic galleries. Admission is free and no registration is required—just drop in and join the fun!

Wild for Art Wednesdays
2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:30
Join us for hands-on creativity all summer long! Each Wednesday starting July 16, kids ages 8–12 are invited to explore a variety of artistic projects—from needle felting and embroidery to gelli printing and beyond. Every session includes a snack and outdoor break to keep those creative juices flowing.
Workshops are designed to be fun, engaging, and accessible for all skill levels.Pre-registration is recommended, but we’ll welcome drop-ins until full.
Questions about age eligibility? Email: mdelehanty@brickstoremuseum.org

Women’s Work in the Days of Hearth Cooking - Part One of a 200th Anniversary Lecture Series
2025-07-19 14:00 - 15:30
Uncover the real work behind the phrase “a woman’s work is never done.” From food preparation to fire tending, we explore the daily tasks and resilience of 18th-century women.
In celebration of the Brick Store Museum’s 200th anniversary, join us for a special summer lecture series exploring the everyday lives, choices, and challenges that shaped early America. Each month, local historian Joe Mulqueen brings to light the real stories behind historic figures, forgotten labor, and daily survival—from Indigenous allies and young sailors to the women who kept the home fires burning. This three-part series highlights the people and experiences that laid the foundation for the nation—and for the community that became Kennebunk.

Wild for Art Wednesdays
2025-07-23 10:00 - 12:30
Join us for hands-on creativity all summer long! Each Wednesday, kids ages 8–12 are invited to explore a variety of artistic projects—from needle felting and embroidery to gelli printing and beyond. Every session includes a snack and outdoor break to keep those creative juices flowing.
Workshops are designed to be fun, engaging, and accessible for all skill levels.Pre-registration is recommended, but we’ll welcome drop-ins until full.
Questions about age eligibility? Email: mdelehanty@brickstoremuseum.org

Summer Fridays: Live Artist Demos
2025-07-25 11:00 - 14:00
Stop by the Brick Store Museum for a summer artist demo with Diane Lent, Contemporary Portrait Artist! Watch her create expressive portraits using traditional Chinese Sumi Ink with a modern twist, or colorful oil paints that bring people, pets, and places to life. Diane works from photographs to capture the spirit of her subjects—her pieces even make memorable wedding keepsakes! Demonstrations are free with admission.

Wild for Art Wednesdays
2025-07-30 10:00 - 12:30
Join us from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM as instructor Heather Coombs leads a fun and creative embroidery workshop—perfect for ages 8–12! Kids will learn the basics of stitching while making a sweet treat-themed project to take home.
Each Wednesday, kids ages 8–12 are invited to explore a variety of artistic projects—from needle felting and embroidery to gelli printing and beyond. Every session includes a snack and outdoor break to keep those creative juices flowing.
Workshops are designed to be fun, engaging, and accessible for all skill levels.Pre-registration is recommended, but we’ll welcome drop-ins until full.
Questions about age eligibility? Email: mdelehanty@brickstoremuseum.org

Blueberry Embroidery Workshop
2025-08-05 14:00 - 16:00
Celebrate Maine’s iconic summer fruit with a relaxing Blueberry Embroidery Workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of hand embroidery and create your own hoop art featuring a sweet sprig of blueberries.
Using simple stitches and a variety of thread textures, you’ll build confidence in embroidery techniques while stitching a charming, summery design. All materials are included, and no prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity!

Instructor: Heather Coombs

Wild for Art Wednesdays - Gelli Printing & Stamping
2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:30
Get ready to roll, stamp, and print! This Wild for Wednesday is all about Gelli printing and creative stamping — a super fun, hands-on process where kids use paint, texture tools, and rubber stamps to make one-of-a-kind prints and patterns. Instructor: Sarah Soleau
🖌️ Experiment with color, shape, and texture📄 Create layered artworks to take home🎉 No experience needed – just come ready to play with paint!
Join us for hands-on creativity all summer long! Each Wednesday, kids ages 8–12 are invited to explore a variety of artistic projects—from needle felting and embroidery to gelli printing and beyond. Every session includes a snack and outdoor break to keep those creative juices flowing.
Workshops are designed to be fun, engaging, and accessible for all skill levels.Pre-registration is recommended, but we’ll welcome drop-ins until full.
Questions about age eligibility? Email: mdelehanty@brickstoremuseum.org

Ice Cream Night at the Trolley Museum
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:00
Ice Cream Night is held every Wednesday in July and August from 5:30PM-7:30PM. Guests are treated to a special evening trolley ride on the museum’s heritage electric railway through their wooded campus AND an ice cream sundae with all the fixin’s.
Tickets are $12/each (children ages two and under are free). Admission includes the trolley ride and ice cream sundae. Trolleys depart at 5:30PM, 6PM, and 6:30PM. Because Ice Cream Night is very popular, guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at https://icecreamnight.eventbrite.com

This event is even more special because Seashore Trolley Museum gives back to the community. The museum has selected nine benefiting local nonprofits, one for each of the nine Ice Cream Night events this summer. These partner nonprofits receive 50% of all ticket sales during their event; this means they receive $6 for every ticket sold to support their mission.

Second Friday the Museum
2025-08-08 10:00 - 19:00
On August 8th from 10AM – 7PM, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. Visit the Museum for free admission through 7pm on the Second Friday of each month! Learn more at www.brickstoremuseum.org.
