The umiak is the traditional community boat of the Inuit – originally made of seal or walrus skin on a driftwood frame. Paddle our replica umiak down from the Lift Lock to Rogers Cove and paint a mini-paddle on shore. This event is for children age 7+, and the...
Umiaks were a multipurpose skin on frame boat found across the Arctic. Unlike the kayak which shows a tremendous range in style, shape and size (and was boat of choice for hunting smaller marine mammals), the Umiaks were much more consistent and were generally used...
The Museum is now temporarily CLOSED to the public, as we prepare for our move. We will reopen at our new waterfront location, 2077 Ashburnham Drive, in the fall of 2023!
