Norwegians and Swedes emigrated to the United States for centuries. At the end of the 19th century, Kennebunk welcomed large populations (comparatively) of peoples from Scandinavia as a result of the downtown Kennebunk mills seeking workers. Join us for an exploration of local Scandinavian history with Town Historian Kathy Ostrander Roberts, to learn more! This […]
Taste the cultural traditions of historic immigrant families in Kennebunk while exploring the pop-up Candlelight Stroll exhibition, which tells the stories of many different families who moved to Kennebunk in the 19th and early 20th centuries from around the world. The Museum is open late until 6pm for shopping, exploring and gift-wrapping! Included with Museum […]
Hear the stories of local immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries as told by reenactors at the Museum! Plus, taste the cultural traditions of historic immigrant families in Kennebunk while exploring the pop-up Candlelight Stroll exhibition. While you're here, download our Holiday History driving tour map and take a spin around Kennebunk to […]
Mark your calendars for a visit from St. Nicholas! It's Santa's first visit to the Brick Store Museum! Join us for a fun afternoon at the Brick Store Museum. Kiddos will get a chance to visit with Santa and tell them what is on their list. Feel free to take your own photos and enjoy […]
Join Museum Volunteer Joe M. to learn about basketmaking and origami, or other traditional arts & craft! The Demonstration Station is here in the galleries every Tuesday* to demonstrate the art of basketmaking and origami for visitors! Stop by the Demonstration Station to learn more and give these creative crafts a try! The Demonstration Station […]
Jews have a long history in Maine, with thriving communities across the state. They came to Maine for the same reasons as so many others: to live well and raise their families within the state's appealing natural and cultural environment. The experiences of Jewish Mainers, however, have also been distinctive on account of their occupational […]
Holiday crafts that all children will enjoy making. Students will make a smelly ball (oranges , ribbon and cloves ), paint and decorate little wood houses inspired by winter villages and make gingerbread ornaments. This workshop is for students 7-12. Students that attend KES or SRS will be able to take the bus from school […]
Come join us to celebrate the season! The Museum is open to the community to visit and enjoy time with friends, family and neighbors. Explore the Candlelight Stroll: A Festival of Traditions, taste holiday treats, purchase last-minute gifts at the Christmas Market, and tour the current exhibitions. Free admission!
Hear the stories of local immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries as told by reenactors at the Museum! Plus, taste the cultural traditions of historic immigrant families in Kennebunk while exploring the pop-up Candlelight Stroll exhibition. While you're here, download our Holiday History driving tour map and take a spin around Kennebunk to […]
Join Museum Volunteer Joe M. to learn about basketmaking and origami, or other traditional arts & craft! The Demonstration Station is here in the galleries every Tuesday* to demonstrate the art of basketmaking and origami for visitors! Stop by the Demonstration Station to learn more and give these creative crafts a try! The Demonstration Station […]
ONE WEEK ONLY! About the Exhibition: Join the Brick Store Museum from December 19 through December 22 - four days only! - for an incredible treat: The Gingerbread House Exhibition! Families, individuals (all ages!), and businesses are invited to share their works of gingerbread art with the community for the week before Christmas. All gingerbread […]
Create your own work of holiday art! Join the Museum’s guest artist, Polly Bartow, of the Historical Society of Early American Decoration, to learn about the art of theorem painting. Create a sweet holiday poinsettia just in time for that last minute gift or as an added touch to your own home. No experience needed […]