Maine Maritime Museum Hosts Family Story Time with Splash March 3

The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath is presenting "Story Time with Splash" at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, a family-friendly session that pairs a museum educator with Splash, the museum’s costumed sea-character and "friendly sea monster," the museum’s event listing says. The program is billed as an interactive introduction to Maine traditions, wildlife and maritime themes for young visitors.

Museum promotional copy invites families to "Start your day with us at Maine Maritime Museum for an interactive story time!" The site further describes the format: attendees will "Join a museum educator and Splash, the friendly sea monster, as they introduce you to the wonders of Maine traditions, wildlife, and maritime themes," language that appears in multiple listings on the museum's upcoming events page.

Children's author Chris Van Dusen appears in related programming tied to the museum's exhibit "Upon That Isle in Maine: The Story and Works of Chris Van Dusen." An entry titled "Story Time with Chris Van Dusen: If I Built A Town" notes that "Children's book author Chris Van Dusen will join to share one of his stories inspired by Maine! Chris Van Dusen will read one of his favorite stories. A book signing of the featured story will follow right after!" The museum lists the reading and signing as part of exhibit programming.

The museum's calendar also includes an item called "Story Time with Splash & Mini-Mariners Cruise." One site excerpt connects that combined title with Chris Van Dusen, stating that "Splash the Sea Monster is joined by his friend, Chris Van Dusen, who will read one of his favorite stories. A book signing of the featured story will follow right after!" The listings on the museum site reproduce the "Story Time with Splash" text block several times in the Upcoming Events section.

The available event copy confirms the March 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. listing specifically for "Story Time with Splash"; the site text shows additional Chris Van Dusen-related sessions and a "Mini-Mariners Cruise" but does not provide exact dates, ticketing details, age ranges, or cruise logistics in the excerpts provided. The exhibit title "Upon That Isle in Maine: The Story and Works of Chris Van Dusen" is cited as the organizing context for the author appearances and the subsequent book signing.

Maine Maritime Museum programming this season pairs costumed character appearances and author events with exhibit-driven offerings, according to the museum's upcoming events copy. The March 3 story time and the Chris Van Dusen sessions illustrate the museum's focus on family-oriented maritime and Maine-themed education in Bath.