Brick Store Museum

Imagine That! Three Centuries of Kennebunk Commerce Tour
2026-05-12 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-05-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
This guided walking tour explores Main Street and the evolution of Kennebunk’s commercial district over the past three centuries. The tour begins at the Brick Store Museum and follows Main Street to the Mousam River Bridge.
Distance: approximately ½ mileLength: about 60 minutesCost: $15 per person | Free for museum members
Advance reservations recommended. Call 985-4802 or visit brickstoremuseum.org.
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

Historic District Walking Tour
2026-05-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-11 10:30 - 12:00 and 4 more dates
Explore the history of the elaborate and historic homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood in Downtown Kennebunk. Led by Museum tour guide. The tour begins at the Brick Store Museum.
Advance reservations recommended. Call 985-4802 or visit brickstoremuseum.org.
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

Cyanotype Tote Bag Workshop
2026-05-20 12:00 - 14:00
Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind tote bag using the fascinating photographic process known as cyanotype printing. In this hands-on workshop, participants will arrange natural materials like leaves and ferns on fabric, then use sunlight to create striking blue-and-white prints.
Each tote bag will feature a unique botanical design, making it both functional and artistic. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided.
Instructor: Sarah Soleau
Please note: This workshop is weather-dependent. If it is rainy or overcast, the class will be rescheduled.

Lavender Stitches: Embroidered Necklace Workshop
2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:00
Create a beautiful piece of wearable art in this beginner-friendly embroidery workshop. Participants will learn simple hand-stitching techniques while creating a delicate floral design, set inside a wooden pendant necklace.
We’ll cover basic stitches, design placement, and finishing techniques to turn your embroidery into a unique accessory. No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.
Instructor: Heather Coombs

Botanical Gelli Plate Monotypes Workshop
2026-05-28 10:30 - 12:30
Explore the fun and creative world of printmaking in this hands-on workshop focused on botanical gelli plate monotypes. Participants will use real leaves and plant shapes to create layered prints with beautiful textures, patterns, and color.
Gelli plate printing is beginner-friendly and full of surprises, making it a great class for anyone who loves experimenting with art. Each print is completely unique, and you will leave with a small collection of finished botanical monotypes.

Cancelled: Historic District Walking Tour
2026-05-30 12:00 - 13:30
WEATHER NOTE: The Walking Tour has been CANCELLED for Saturday, May 30 due to the inclement weather. To receive a full refund or move your reservation to a different day, please email us at info@brickstoremuseum.org or call (207)985-4802, we are happy to help.

Explore the history of the elaborate and historic homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood in Downtown Kennebunk. Led by Museum tour guide. The tour begins at the Brick Store Museum.
Advance reservations recommended. Call 985-4802 or visit brickstoremuseum.org.
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

Needle Tatting Workshop
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00
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

Annual Members Meeting
2026-06-10 17:00 - 19:00
Museum Members are invited to the Museum for a history keynote and organizational updates, then explore the brand-new exhibition alongside a delicious reception complete with a Taco Bar by Las Olas!
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Program Schedule:
5:00pm – 6:00pm Annual Meeting with Keynote by Kathy Ostrander Roberts & Vana Carmona, “Shoulder to Shoulder” (more information below)
6:00pm – 7:00pm Reception in the Museum’s “From Many, One: Results of Revolution” exhibition
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About the Keynote:
As we commemorate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, we are exploring the roles people of color played in the American Revolution. Both free and enslaved blacks, and Indigenous people, served on both sides of the conflict, including many from the State of Maine. Shoulder to Shoulder: Uncovering Free and Enslaved Blacks Who Served in the Revolution will be presented by Vana Carmona and Kathy Ostrander Roberts. Combining their years of research on the topic of free and enslaved people of color in Maine, Carmona and Roberts will jointly present stories which relate to the Revolution. Attendees will learn about people of color, including people from Wells, Ogunquit, and Kennebunk, and the sources used to uncover their lesser-known narratives.
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RSVP below! Members are invited to attend with family or friends. Please let us know how many are attending so that we can ensure space and appetizers for all!

Artist Opening & Art Walk
2026-06-12 17:00 - 19:00
Join us at the Brick Store Museum to start your June ArtWalk! Paired with artists and activities this free evening (5pm – 7pm) is an artists’ opening for the “From Many, One: Results of Revolution” exhibition. Come visit and speak with the artists displaying their work!
About the ArtWalk: a Summer Block Party each month in the summer months for a night of live music, local artists, food trucks, restaurant specials and interactive events. Let’s celebrate Downtown! Learn more about the event and featured artists and activities on the Chamber of Commerce website.

Free admission to the Museum is supported by Bill Lord and Kennebunk Savings Bank.

Liz Knowles and Kieran O’Hare | Concerts in West K with Mousam River Music
2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00
The Museum’s Concert Partner Mousam River Music Presents:
Those who were fortunate enough to attend Liz Knowles’ solo concert in November, 2024, in which piper Kieran O’Hare joined her for a few numbers at the end of the show, know the quality of music they can expect to hear! Both Liz and Kieran are among the very best Irish musicians in the world today.
Knowles builds on her early foundation in classical music with a deep love for, and understanding of, Irish music. The result is a distinctive sound that combines the fire and finesse of traditional fiddling with the power and tonal richness of classical violin.
O’Hare is a highly respected and sought-after performer, and teacher of traditional Irish music on the uilleann pipes, concert flute, and tin whistle. He was educated at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, where he continued the process of learning the tradition of uilleann piping from master pipers.
Together Liz and Kieran have collaborated on many projects to compose, arrange, and perform music for large-scale European-based productions integrating traditional and contemporary Irish music with dance and song. In addition to their solo and duo projects they perform in the trio Open the Door for three along with Dublin-born bouzouki player and singer Pat Broaders.
We are privileged to welcome them back to the “Concerts in West K!” series!
The Brick Store Museum is located at 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, adjacent to the Kennebunk Town Hall. The “Concerts in West K!” series is produced by Mousam River Music in association with the Museum.
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Tickets: $25 per person
Pre-purchase online by Saturday, June 13! After that time, tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Questions or want to reserve unpaid seats? Email: paul.wells@mousamrivermusic.net

Fourth Tuesday!
2026-06-23 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.

Twilight Tales of the Kennebunks
2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for an evening walking tour exploring the mysterious and memorable stories of the Kennebunks. Beginning at the Brick Store Museum, this guided walk will lead guests to Hope Cemetery and along nearby wooded paths while sharing tales of local legends, unexplained happenings, and fascinating figures from the past. Along the way you may hear stories of Silas Perkins, the Isadore, and other intriguing stories drawn from the Museum’s archives. Tours run approximately 90 minutes and cover a short walking route with uneven terrain.

Tour Guide: Diane Lent

Shipbuilding Odyssey Tour
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:30
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)
