Our galleries are open from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays and from 2 to 5 pm on weekends. We look forward to seeing you! Wilson Museum & Perkins Gallery 107 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine
At Emerson Hall, 67 Court Street / Castine, Maine Potluck starts at 5:30 followed by the film at 6:30 (you can opt to just come for the film) Tom Jones The romantic and chivalrous adventures of adopted bastard Tom Jones in 18th-century England. Directed by Tony Richardson The Castine Arts Association has organized another "Potluck ... Read more
To our devoted members and friends: On June 10 at 5:30 please gather at the Castine Inn for our annual meeting. Cash bar is open at 5:30, with the business meeting starting at 6:15. Hors d'oeuvres are provided by CAA Board members...delicious! Plus, we are delighted that Marion Feldman will play Bach cello selections during ... Read more
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. A group discussion exploring ideas, issues, and values reflected in a text. Moderated by Lana Gold and Holly Perry. Socratic Seminars use short texts that contain rich ideas to explore and grapple with provocative ideas in a civil and thoughtful manner. Participants do not have to attend all three, ... Read more
Join the Wilson Museum & Witherle Memorial Library for a Juneteenth Celebration featuring Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan! “We’ll see the difference a touch of black can make. Just remember, whatever I do, I’ll be me and you’ll be you.” A theatrical read-aloud of Beautiful Blackbird, followed by a guided craft inspired by the book. ... Read more
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. A group discussion exploring ideas, issues, and values reflected in a text. Moderated by Lana Gold and Holly Perry. Socratic Seminars use short texts that contain rich ideas to explore and grapple with provocative ideas in a civil and thoughtful manner. Participants do not have to attend all three, ... Read more
Join the Wilson Museum & Witherle Memorial Library for a Juneteenth Celebration featuring Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan! “We’ll see the difference a touch of black can make. Just remember, whatever I do, I’ll be me and you’ll be you.” A theatrical read-aloud of Beautiful Blackbird, followed by a guided craft inspired by the book. ... Read more
Join us for a free reception to meet the new Executive Director and view the current exhibits. Refreshments served. No reservations required.
All are welcome. Find out more about the Friends and all they do to help the library. 41 School Street / Castine, Maine
Many have heard of Castine’s maritime history and celebrated captains and shipbuilders, but what other stories, and which other people, make this place unique? On Thursday, June 26, join the Wilson Museum and Maine Maritime Academy for a unique on-the-water learning opportunity to enrich your perspective of Castine’s waterscapes through stories of some of its notable ... Read more
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. A group discussion exploring ideas, issues, and values reflected in a text. Moderated by Lana Gold and Holly Perry. Socratic Seminars use short texts that contain rich ideas to explore and grapple with provocative ideas in a civil and thoughtful manner. Participants do not have to attend all three, ... Read more
Many have heard of Castine’s maritime history and celebrated captains and shipbuilders, but what other stories, and which other people, make this place unique? On Thursday, June 26, join the Wilson Museum and Maine Maritime Academy for a unique on-the-water learning opportunity to enrich your perspective of Castine’s waterscapes through stories of some of its notable ... Read more
At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. Demonstrations, Dinosaur Egg Hunt, & a Floating Open House! DELIGHTFUL DEMONSTRATIONS Kicking off our season of demonstrations will be our Hands-On History Open House. Bring your friends and family for unique and engaging demonstrations across our campus. There will be engaging demonstrations and youth visitors ... Read more
After the Wilson Museum’s Hands-On History Open House, join renowned Native artist, composer, and flute musician Hawk Henries (Nipmuc) for a performance on his handcrafted flutes in the Wilson Museum’s Hutchins Education Center at 6 pm. As one of a relatively small number of Native flute makers who continue in the tradition of using only ... Read more