Museum of Maritime Pets

09/24/2026

We will be closed this weekend due to the impending storm. Please keep yourselves and your pets safe and sound!

09/02/2026

Stop by Rockland's beautiful public library this month and be sure to see our exhibit adjacent to the Lobby.

We are looking forward to presenting our Fall programs to you!

08/08/2026

Lovely evening aboard with Capt. Marco and shipmates Lesley and Chris! They're in Rockland at the Maine Boats and Home Show to promote their books! Drop by their booth this weekend.

07/14/2026

Enjoying our visitors and boaters from around the world!

06/02/2026

Baxter is keeping this ancient tradition alive! Hitch hiking pets just love boats!

🐱⛴️ A Maine cat named Baxter has been riding the same ferry route for nearly four years, and the crew finally decided he deserved a seat of his own.
Each morning, Baxter boards the ferry connecting island communities along the Maine coast, hops onto his custom-built wooden stool beside the window, and quietly watches lobster boats, rocky shorelines, seabirds, and lighthouses drift by.
When the ferry reaches the dock, Baxter steps ashore, spends a few minutes inspecting the waterfront like a self-appointed harbor master, then calmly boards the next boat back.
The crew eventually installed a small sign identifying him by name after visitors repeatedly assumed he was lost.
Regular passengers say Baxter has become such a fixture of the crossing that it feels strange when he isn't aboard.
According to the captain, Baxter has never once purchased a ticket.
"He's probably the most reliable passenger we've ever had," the captain laughed. "Rain, fog, wind, snow... he shows up. After four years, I'd say he's earned a lifetime pass."
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05/30/2026

Just returned from New Haven CT to speak and attend N.American Society for Oceanic History annual conference. Beautiful Canal Dock Boathouse venue.

05/22/2026

Looking forward to welcoming you this weekend! We commemorate all who serve, including our animal friends.

05/11/2026

Beautiful eventful day for our 3rd Annual Mini Golf benefit! We had players from around our state, with 4 holes-in-one scored! Great to make new friends and welcome old ones. Thanks to Maine Mini Golf Tour for joining us this year!

05/10/2026

Great fun day at our 3rd Annual Mini Golf charity benefit! Players from around our state included Maine Mini Golf Tour pros. Thanks to all who supported us!

04/23/2026

Enjoy a fun challenge and support our 20 years of public programs celebrating our maritime pet friends!