The following events will be held in July at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath.

Sunday, July 6, 8 p.m.

Fireworks Cruise

Maine Maritime Museum, Bath

Nonmembers $35; members $30

Enjoy Bath’s waterfront fireworks display from the best seat in the house – on the water. Bring your favorite beverages. Departs from MMM, free parking. FMI or purchase tickets at www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m.

Lecture: Rescue of the Bounty - Disaster and Survival in Super storm Sandy

Maine Maritime Museum, Bath

Nonmembers $7; members $5

Bestselling author Michael Tougias presents the tragic story behind the sinking of Hollywood’s most famous ship – HMS Bounty – and the Herculean effort by the U.S. Coast Guard to rescue her crew. FMI or to register visit www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Register by July 9)

Merrymeeting Bay Guided Kayak Paddle

Nonmembers $75; members $70; ages 12-16 $35

Enjoy a unique educational exploration of Merrymeeting Bay from the mouth of the Androscoggin River to the Bay. Led by an expert guide and narrated by a member of a local environmental organization. Paddle solo or tandem. No experience necessary; disabilities accommodated. Reduced fees for those with personal equipment. FMI visit www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org or call (207) 443-1316, ext. 0.

Wednesday & Thursday, July 16 & 17, 5 to 8 p.m. (Register by July 9)

Workshop: Shaker Box Making

Maine Maritime Museum, Bath

Nonmembers $75; members $70

Gain woodworking skills and build a handcrafted set of nesting Shaker boxes, each made of cherry and cedar with copper tacks, which make perfect gifts or elegant storage containers. No experience necessary; all materials included. FMI or to register visit www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Thursday, July 17, 2:30 p.m.

Beacons of Boothbay - Lighthouse Visit & Cruise

Maine Maritime Museum, Bath

Nonmembers $45; members $40; ages 6 to 16 $25

Explore one of Maine’s harbor lighthouses and island. Visit the lantern room and meet those who lived at the light and were responsible for keeping the light shining, circa 1950. View three or more other lighthouses during this 5-hour cruise. FMI and tickets visit www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Thursday, July 25, 6:30 p.m.

Concert: “From the Shoreline” with John Mock

Maine Maritime Museum, Bath

Nonmembers $20; members $15

A fan of all thing aquatic, John Mock has spent his adult life creating music and capturing elegant photos of shorelines. Both talents are showcased in his unique performance “From the Shoreline.” FMI or to purchase tickets visit www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Thursday, July 31, 6 p.m.

Lecture: My Yacht Designs and the Lessons they Taught Me

Maine Maritime Museum, Bath

Nonmembers $7; members $5

Many of Chuck Paine’s more than 1,000 yachts have been called masterpieces and are sought by the world’s most discerning buyers. He discusses the lessons he has learned during his more than 40 year career and shares rare images of some of his most elegant designs.