BATH — As part of its ongoing effort to improve accessibility, the Maine Maritime Museum is offering free admission to all visitors during November, thanks to a grant from the Davenport Trust.

“We are committed to removing as many barriers as we can to make the museum accessible,” said Christopher Timm, executive director, according to a news release from Marshall Communications.

Throughout free admission month, the museum’s Kenneth Kramer Blacksmith Shop and Donnell House will be open for demonstrations and tours. Indoor tours of the Percy & Small shipyard will be held at 1 p.m. Saturdays. A used book sale will occur Friday to Sunday, Nov. 18-20, and on Museum Store Sunday, Nov. 27, there will be book signings, children’s crafts, and complimentary coffee.

Open year-round, the museum explores Maine’s rich maritime culture through permanent and rotating exhibits, educational programs, tours and demonstrations.

As part of its accessibility initiative, children receive free admission through 2026 thanks to Central Maine Power.

The museum has also partnered with Museums for All, a program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, to provide free admission to anyone with an EBT (electronic benefit transfer) card. As a participating institution, visitors can present their EBT card at the front desk to receive free admission for up to four people any time the museum is open.

For more information, visit mainemaritimemuseum.org.

 

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