Education at EHSSM
Where hands-on learning meets the real world.
We use shipbuilding, environmental science, and historic trades to help students explore engineering, ecology, design, and community connection. Our field-based programs are grounded in place, driven by curiosity, and tailored to meet learners where they are.
We Offer:
STEAM-aligned field trips for K–12 students
Station-based, interactive learning focused on science, history, engineering, and teamwork
Environmental education with topics like invasive species, marsh ecology, and climate adaptation
Internships in museum collections, archives, and hands-on preservation
Career exploration in traditional trades, museum work, and marine industries
Custom programs for homeschool groups, clubs, and alternative education settings
Our programs support curiosity, confidence, and collaboration. We’re proud to offer inclusive, place-based learning rooted in the Essex River, its culture, and its future.
Book a Program or Ask a Question
Use the form below to request a program or connect with our education team.
Students Shipbuilders prepare to launch a fully rebuilt Caribbean Skiff June 2022.
Shipbuilder Jeff Lane and Student Shipbuilders take “TOWING VESSEL ATLAS” on sea trials.
Hands-on learning activities are the core of the Museum's Education Programs.
8th Grade Teachers row a Student Built Boat - Part of the monumental 2 boats in 2 days workshop series in collaboration with O’Maley Middle School
A finished Essex Salt Marsh Dory from an August 2023 Workshop
Standing room only for a lecture on the Great Marsh by Guest Speaker Peter Phippen