Brick Store Museum

Free Admission Day
2024-08-13 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
10:00AM – 5:00pm, at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St, Kennebunk. Visits to the Museum are free every Tuesday with support from William Lord and Kennebunk Savings Bank! Basketmaking and paper folding demos offered during your visit alongside history and art exhibitions. FMI call 985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Historic District Walking Tour
2024-08-10 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
12PM, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. 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. Reserve in advance by calling 985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

ArtWalk Block Party at the Museum
2024-08-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
5PM – 7PM, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. Discover new artists, enjoy treats, watch the new evening projection show “Kennebunk in Pictures,” all while visiting the Museum for free! Treats provided by Huntington Common. Learn more at www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Open Late! August ArtWalk
2024-08-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
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 two incredibly talented local artists for the August Walk, to be announced soon! Come enjoy the evening with snacks donated by our Presenting Sponsor Huntington Common!
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!

Historic District Walking Tour
2024-08-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
10:30AM, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. 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. Reserve in advance by calling 985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Lecture: "A Million Trees: Shipbuilding in the Kennebunks"
2024-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Explore Kennebunk’s seafaring heritage with this lecture by Joe Mulqueen! Kennebunk and Kennebunkport were well-known for their shipbuilding prowess in the 18th and 19th centuries. The shipyards along the Kennebunk River launched 400 ships during the century, with vessels sailing to far away ports across the world. Investigate what it took to build a vessel! Joe’s talk will explore the skills and processes of timber frame shipbuilding.
After the lecture, explore the Museum’s newest Bauman Gallery exhibit, “A Ship’s Story,” now on view!
This lecture is FREE and open to the public thanks to the support of Kennebunk Savings Bank (a bank that started due to the local maritime economy!).
RSVP below so we know you’re coming!

Imagine That: Three Centuries of Kennebunk Commerce Tour
2024-08-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
10:30AM, at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St, Kennebunk. New tour! 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.

Free Admission Day
2024-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
10:00AM – 5:00pm, at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St, Kennebunk. Visits to the Museum are free every Tuesday from June through December! Basketmaking and paper folding demos offered during your visit alongside history and art exhibitions. FMI call 985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Kennebunk Beach Walking Tour
2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Trinity Chapel, Kennebunk Beach, 4 Woodland Ave, Kennebunk, 04043, United States
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 are offered once monthly (June 29, July 6, August 3, August 31, October 12).
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.

Summer Storytime
2024-07-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Bring your little one for an engaging story, a fun activity, and a chance to experience our historic museum.
Ages 4+

Imagine That! Three Centuries of Kennebunk Commerce Tour
2024-07-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Offered weekly:

Tuesdays at 10:30am

This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s Main Street features three centuries of commercial history. Start at the Brick Store Museum (itself part of the town’s commercial history!) and explore the history of commerce and trade that occurred on Main Street over the past 300 years. Tour ends at the Lafayette Mill at Storer Street (visitors can return to the Museum or support local shops downtown!).

Time: 60 – 90 minutes

Distance: About half a mile on sidewalks.

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More information:

Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
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.
Where to go:

This tour begins at the Brick Store Museum. Please arrive about 5 minutes prior to the tour start.
PARKING: Parking is available in front of the Museum; in the town lot (free!) next to the Museum; and along Main Street (also free).
To be notified about this schedule, please join our mailing list.

Historic District Walking Tour
2024-07-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Saturdays at 12:00pm
This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s National Register Historic District features 200 years of structures and stories (on one street!), and shares the stories of the people that lived inside the homes. Tours depart from the Museum lobby.
Time: 60 – 90 minutes
Distance: About a mile on sidewalks and flat terrain.
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More information:
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
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.
Where to go:
This tour begins at the Brick Store Museum. Please arrive about 5 minutes prior to the tour start.
PARKING: Parking is available in front of the Museum; in the town lot (free!) next to the Museum; and along Main Street (also free).
To be notified about this schedule, please join our mailing list.

Backyards and Barns
2024-07-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Get ready for a delightful evening at the Brick Store Museum’s first-ever Backyards and Barns event! On July 26th, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, rain or shine, join us for a laid-back yet enjoyable experience.
Start your evening at the Brick Store Museum with a relaxed atmosphere, where you can sip on a drink and browse through our silent auction. We’ll also provide you with a map detailing the locations of four charming historic Summer Street homes. These generous homeowners have opened their yards help us raise funds.
Each backyard promises its own unique adventure, from classic yard games to paper boat sailboat races. And don’t worry, we’ve got plenty of tasty treats lined up for you to enjoy along the way!
Join us for an evening of casual fun, community spirit, and a touch of local history. Don’t miss out on this unique event!
*There will be no interior house tours*

Ticket Prices:
Adult $50
Member $45
Child (5-12) $25
Children under 5 FREE

PLEASE NOTE: After purchasing a ticket, you may not receive an email due to email filtering. We are working to fix this issue but rest assured if you see a “Order Confirmed” webpage after purchasing, then you’re name is on the Guest List!

Historic District Walking Tour
2024-07-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Thursdays at 10:30am
This outdoor walking tour of Kennebunk’s National Register Historic District features 200 years of structures and stories (on one street!), and shares the stories of the people that lived inside the homes. Tours depart from the Museum lobby.
Time: 60 – 90 minutes
Distance: About a mile on sidewalks and flat terrain.
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More information:
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
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.
Where to go:
This tour begins at the Brick Store Museum. Please arrive about 5 minutes prior to the tour start.
PARKING: Parking is available in front of the Museum; in the town lot (free!) next to the Museum; and along Main Street (also free).
To be notified about this schedule, please join our mailing list.

Gerry O'Connor & Kevin McElroy (Concerts in West K!) NEW VENUE
2024-07-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Gerry O’Connor, one of the most celebrated Irish fiddlers of our time, will appear in concert in Kennebunk, Wednesday evening, July 24, at 7:30 p.m., presented by Mousam River Music.

The concert is part of the long-running “Concerts in West K!” series, but will take place in the series’ new home in the Dane Street Program Center of the Brick Store Museum in downtown Kennebunk. The museum is at 117 Main Street in Kennebunk, adjacent to the Town Hall, and across the street from the Unitarian Church and town library. The Dane Street Program Center is directly behind the main museum building.

O’Connor grew up in the town of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, in a family of musicians, dancers, and singers. His mother, Rose (née O’Brien) was a fiddler who taught him and his siblings the fiddle at home. His father, Peter, was a singer. As a young man, O’Connor won numerous All-Ireland awards as both a solo artist and as a member of duos, trios, and bands. Playing with County Sligo fiddle master John Joe Gardiner in the 1970s was an important step in O’Connor developing his own fluid and lyrical fiddle style. He also credits his experience as a step-dancer in giving his music its rock-steady rhythm and lively pulse.

Joining Gerry will be Portland guitarist and singer Kevin McElroy. For the past three decades McElroy has performed regularly with such luminaries as Seamus Connolly, Brendan Tonra, and Joe Burke. He and O’Connor were brought together by their shared love of fiddles and fiddle-making; they share a wealth of mutual inspirations and musical influences. O’Connor’s expressive melodies and McElroy’s tasteful accompaniment come together through a seamless bit of musical alchemy.

The concert will take place Friday evening, June 21, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the Dane Street Program Center of the Brick Store Museum, at 117 Main Street in Kennebunk.

There is open seating for the concert on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is by $20.00 per person at the door.

Adult Printmaking and Bandana Workshop - Canceled
2024-07-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Learn the art of block printing. Create your own stamp and learn to transfer images to a linoleum stamp and carve and print a summer bandana!

Instructor: Sarah Soleau

Open Late! July ArtWalk
2024-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
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 two incredibly talented local artists for the July Walk, to be announced soon! Come enjoy the evening with snacks donated by our Presenting Sponsor Huntington Common!
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!

Kids Intro to Needlefelting
2024-07-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
Join us for an intro to needle felting! Kids will learn the fundamentals of needle felting, working with wool roving and a cookie cutter template the kids will learn how to felt their wool and turn it into a creative decoration! ( recommended 8 +)

Ice Cream Night with the Trolley Museum!
2024-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046
Join us for a Seashore Fan Favorite — Ice Cream Night! Held every Wednesday in July and August from 5:30PM-7:30PM, guests are treated to a special evening trolley ride on our heritage railway through our campus AND an ice cream sundae with all the fixin’s!
Tickets are $12/each (children two and under are free). Admission includes the trolley ride and ice cream sundae.
BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE via the Trolley Museum’s Website, HERE>>
Trolleys will depart at 5:30PM, 6PM, and 6:30PM. Example: if your ticket reads 5:30 – 6:30, your trolley leaves at 5:30. Your ice cream sundae will be after your trolley returns to the Visitor’s Center. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your ticket’s boarding time so you are ready to go at your ticketed departure time. (Walk-ins should arrive by 6:30PM to participate in the event).
Because Ice Cream Night is a fan-favorite, we encourage you to purchase tickets in advance. Eventbrite ticketholders are guaranteed a spot on the trolley during the ride you’ve selected. Tickets are also available at the door but you will be seated after Eventbrite ticketholders (or you may need to wait for the next ride/s to be accommodated).
Do you or a guest in your group have mobility challenges when it comes to navigating trolley steps? Seashore Trolley Museum now has a Mobilift to help you access some of our operating trolleys! If you or a group member would like to use our lift, please call us in advance so we can confirm an operating trolley compatible with our Mobilift will be used for the event.
On Wednesday, July 10, the Brick Store Museum will receive 50% of all proceeds. This means that both museums will benefit from your support tonight!
