Brick Store Museum

Imagine That! Three Centuries of Kennebunk Commerce Tour
2026-06-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 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
2026-06-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-07-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-18 12:00 - 13:30 and 2 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

Fourth Tuesday!
2026-06-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 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, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-15 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, 2026-07-17 12:30 - 14:00
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)

Embroidered Tote Bag Workshop
2026-06-27 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

Needle Felted Seascape Painting with Driftwood Frame
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-01 17:00 - 19:00
Create a beautiful coastal scene using the art of needle felting, all framed on a piece of natural driftwood. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use soft wool fibers to “paint” a seascape, layering color and texture to bring your landscape to life.
No experience is needed—this class is perfect for beginners as well as those looking to try a new fiber art technique. You’ll learn the basics of needle felting, including how to blend colors, build dimension, and secure your design.
Each participant will leave with a finished felted seascape mounted on a unique piece of driftwood, making it a perfect keepsake or gift inspired by the Maine coast.
Instructor: Sarah Soleau

Vintage Baseball Game
2026-07-11 11:00 - 13:00
Step back in time on Saturday, July 11th for a spirited match played by authentic 1860s rules. No gloves. Bound catches count. Historic wool uniforms. It’s base ball the way it was meant to be played!
Bring the whole family and enjoy a lively morning at the 19th-century ball field, complete with classic concessions sponsored by Hannaford Kennebunk.
First pitch at 11:00amKennebunk High School Field (Rain or shine)
Parking is available behind Kennebunk High School. Please enter through the gate to the left of the parking lot.
Limited seating is available on the field bleachers. Guests are encouraged to bring pop-up chairs or blankets for lawn seating.
Tickets$10 per person/$8 members available at the gate (credit card or cash accepted)
Children 12 and under are free
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

Lino Block Printed Napkins (Set of 4) Workshop
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00
Design and create your own set of hand-printed cloth napkins using traditional lino block printing techniques. In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn how to carve a simple design into linoleum, apply ink, and print repeating patterns onto fabric.
Choose from a selection of design ideas or create your own motif, then bring your pattern to life on a coordinated set of four napkins. Along the way, we’ll cover carving tools, inking methods, and tips for achieving clean, consistent prints.
Leave with a beautiful, functional set of napkins—perfect for entertaining or gifting—and the skills to continue block printing at home.
All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Sarah Soleau

Founding Mothers: Women in the American Revolution Lecture
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:00
Founding Mothers: Women in the American RevolutionPresented by Joe Mulqueen
Women played an essential role in the American Revolution, supporting the cause of independence in ways both public and private. In this illustrated lecture, historian Joe Mulqueen explores the lives of women before, during, and after the Revolutionary War, highlighting their contributions to boycotts, protests, wartime efforts, and family life on the home front.
The presentation also examines how the Revolution reshaped women’s roles in the new nation and includes discussion of the experiences of enslaved and Native American women during this transformative era. Join us for a fascinating look at the women whose courage, labor, and resilience helped shape American history.
