Let's celebrate the upcoming Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine plays, Cinderella, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings by making our very own puppets!

Our new exhibit about whales tells us that no two whale tails are alike. Let's see how unique you can be when designing your own 'fluke' pattern.

Make a mini theatre from recycled objects and put on your own play with popsicle-stick puppets.

Let's celebrate the upcoming Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine plays, Cinderella, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings by making our very own puppets!

Let's learn how clever chameleons are able to change the color of their skin and then make a craft to share what we've discovered.

Create your own piggy bank to take home to help you learn how to set goals for saving and discover ways you can earn money in your local community. Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.

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Our hard-working heroine proves that with friends, good sense and a little magic, a kind heart can triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Claire Guyer
reservations required, additional cost
Special Sneak Peak Thursday performances are $4.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

Join wildlife rehabilitator David Sparks and meet a Maine animal friend.

Our new exhibit about whales tells us that no two whale tails are alike. Let's see how unique you can be when designing your own 'fluke' pattern.

We'll spend this session exploring the wonderful world of owls. We'll also have a chance dissect real owl pellets and make a paper owl to perch on our arm.
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$10 for members, $13 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. To register call 828-1234 x241 or email .

Create your own piggy bank to take home to help you learn how to set goals for saving and discover ways you can earn money in your local community. Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.

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Our hard-working heroine proves that with friends, good sense and a little magic, a kind heart can triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Claire Guyer
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

Let's listen to a tale o' leprechauns before we enjoy Boghat's musical performance.

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day a few days early with Boghat, Portland's own three-piece traditional Irish band! Sponsored by the Target Foundation.

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Our hard-working heroine proves that with friends, good sense and a little magic, a kind heart can triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Claire Guyer
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

Join us in our new exhibit to hear the story of Istar and learn about the amazing humpback whale.

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Our hard-working heroine proves that with friends, good sense and a little magic, a kind heart can triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Claire Guyer
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

Let's celebrate our upcoming plays Cinderella and The Emperor's New Clothes by using our imaginations to make paper dolls!

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Our hard-working heroine proves that with friends, good sense and a little magic, a kind heart can triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Claire Guyer
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

Our new exhibit about whales tells us that no two whale tails are alike. Let's see how unique you can be when designing your own 'fluke' pattern.

Click to purchase tickets to this performance
Click here for the entire performance calendar.
Our hard-working heroine proves that with friends, good sense and a little magic, a kind heart can triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Claire Guyer
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

St. Patrick's Day is this Wednesday! To celebrate, we'll make four-leaf clover necklaces to bring us lots of luck.

Meet your favorite characters and sing-a-long with their rhymes! Afterwards, hear a story about their adventures.

Join us to learn about the Chinese Lantern Festival and make your very own lantern to carry around in celebration.

Come dressed in green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making rainbow mosaics, following leprechaun footprints and enjoying a shamrock snack.

Our new exhibit about whales tells us that no two whale tails are alike. Let's see how unique you can be when designing your own 'fluke' pattern.

Come dressed in green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making rainbow mosaics, following leprechaun footprints and enjoying a shamrock snack.

Join the staff of the Animal Refuge League and learn about your favorite animal pets!

Who is going to make the Emperor's new clothes? Let's learn how people all over the world make fabric and then try weaving our own creation!

Learn about ways to earn money and use our savings to plan the perfect party for a friend while staying on a budget! Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.

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A well-dressed ruler learns not to let his pride win out over his good sense and that even when you look silly, you can use humility to triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Reba Short
reservations required, additional cost
TickeSpecial Sneak Peak Thursday performances are $4.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

It's our favorite Friday. Join us for a chance to meet one of Portland's fire fighters and participate in a fire-safety activity.

We'll learn the Greek myth of Medusa. Then we'll make a headpiece like the one Medusa wore. We hope you like snakes!

Today we'll celebrate the Vernal Equinox by transforming natural materials into a scientific masterpiece.

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A well-dressed ruler learns not to let his pride win out over his good sense and that even when you look silly, you can use humility to triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Reba Short
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

Join us for a special visit from our friends at the Animal Welfare Society. Learn about pets and pet care for the furry and feathered members of your family.

Meet our new troupe of educational puppets! Each nearly life-sized puppet character has his or her own personality and story. Like real children, some have mental, physical or emotional disabilities. Presented through generous donations from Unum, the Sam L. Cohen Foundation and The Hartford Foundation. FMI call 828-1234 x247 or email .

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A well-dressed ruler learns not to let his pride win out over his good sense and that even when you look silly, you can use humility to triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Reba Short
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

Click to purchase tickets to this performance
Click here for the entire performance calendar.
A well-dressed ruler learns not to let his pride win out over his good sense and that even when you look silly, you can use humility to triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Reba Short
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

Click to purchase tickets to this performance
Click here for the entire performance calendar.
A well-dressed ruler learns not to let his pride win out over his good sense and that even when you look silly, you can use humility to triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Reba Short
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

Click to purchase tickets to this performance
Click here for the entire performance calendar.
A well-dressed ruler learns not to let his pride win out over his good sense and that even when you look silly, you can use humility to triumph over wicked tricksters.
Written by Michele Livermore Wigton, directed by Reba Short
reservations required, additional cost
Tickets for each show are $8 for non-members, $7 for members. See the play and stay to play for $14.
FMI 828-1234 ext. 231 or e-mail

It may smell good enough to eat, but this dough is best for molding and shaping all kinds of creations.

Let's celebrate National Noodle Month by making crazy, messy noodle paintings.

Join us to learn about the Chinese Lantern Festival and make your very own lantern to carry around in celebration.

Join us this month as we discuss how Rebecca Rubin lived in early 20th century New York. Bring your favorite doll, hear one of Rebecca's stories and create a special craft. New members encouraged. To register call 828-1234 x227 or email .

Let's use imagination and household ingredients to make our own crazy creatures out of Play-Dough.

We'll learn the Greek myth of Medusa. Then we'll make a headpiece like the one Medusa wore. We hope you like snakes!

Make a mini theatre from recycled objects and put on your own play with popsicle-stick puppets.

Let's use imagination and household ingredients to make our own crazy creatures out of Play-Dough.

Explore how animals adapt to snowy surroundings by changing the color of their coats. Then make a craft to show what you learned.

Learn about spending money wisely. We'll figure out how to best spend (and share!) our play money by "shopping" at Our Town's Hank's Market and planning a picnic lunch. Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.

Every day is a holiday! Let's make a calendar with our own special days to celebrate.

Yasu! Let's celebrate the birth of the nation that brings us olives, the Olympics and Hercules.

Have you ever wondered how to make a guitar? Join special guests Jon and Scott from Acoustic Artisans as we explore instrument building and make some music! Sponsored by the Target Foundation.

Listen to the Greek myth of Medusa. Then we'll make a headpiece like the one Medusa wore. We hope you like snakes!

Let's celebrate National Noodle Month by making crazy, messy noodle paintings.

Join us in our new exhibit to hear the story of Istar and learn about the amazing humpback whale.

Learn about spending money wisely. We'll figure out how to best spend (and share!) our play money by "shopping" at Our Town's Hank's Market and planning a picnic lunch. Sponsored by Key Bank Foundation.

Join us in our new exhibit to hear the story of Istar and learn about the amazing humpback whale.

Join us this month as we discuss how Rebecca Rubin lived in early 20th century New York. Bring your favorite doll, hear one of Rebecca's stories and create a special craft. New members encouraged. To register call 828-1234 x227 or email .

It came in like a lion, but March goes out like a lamb. We'll get ready for spring by tracing our hands to make an adorable fluffy craft.

Meet your favorite characters and sing along with their rhymes! Afterwards, hear a story about their adventures.

Join us to learn about the Chinese Lantern Festival and make your very own lantern to carry around in celebration.

Let's celebrate the spring, from the Vernal Equinox to Passover, by making our own beautiful egg creations.

Listen to the Greek myth of Medusa. Then we'll make a headpiece like the one Medusa wore. We hope you like snakes!

Take a walk on the wild side as we enter the wacky world of animals and their habitats. Using the Ranger Station and our Tidepool Touch Tank as key resources, we'll investigate animal adaptations, environments and fun facts through crafts, books and visits from some furry friends.
Camp is for children ages 6-8
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

1, 2, 3, 4 - see if you can play some more! In this camp, we'll explore the cultures of the world through games and music. We'll learn games like Gallinita Ciega, Korebe and Trompo while we play with instruments, sing songs and hear from some special guest musicians!
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

Pinocchio is a puppet that came to life. Learn how to make your own puppets and bring them to life, with or without string attached, in this exciting puppet-making camp with a professional puppeteer! You can use your puppet later in our summer production of Pinocchio!
Camp is for children ages 6-8
Cost of camp is $140 for members $170 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

Do you believe in fairies? What about elves? In this magical camp, we'll explore myths and legendary creatures from cultures all over the world. We'll use our imaginations to make costumes, tell stories and more! We'll even have a visit from the Blue Fairy, straight from the Museum & Theatre's summer play, Pinocchio - and we'll have a chance to help out with the production!
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $130 for members $160 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

Learn about theatre as you take on the supporting roles in Pinocchio! Here's your chance to be part of the ensemble that makes the performance! In this intense 3 week theatre camp, discover physical and vocal techniques and focus on becoming a team of actors that make the story come to life!
Camp is for children ages 8-10
Cost for 3-week camp: $270 for members, $300 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

The final scenes of Pinocchio take place in the belly of a fish! Come explore underwater fantasy and become the fish that helped Pinocchio find his father. In this camp we'll explore fact and fiction and the special moments that make for a truly great story!
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $130 for members $160 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

Pack that passport and join us to travel the globe through pages of our favorite picture books. We'll cook and craft the morning away as we meet special guests and learn how children around the globe live and play.
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

Yes, please touch! From laboratory concoctions to roll-up-your-sleeves sculpture, explore the world of the wet and the gooey. In addition to visiting sea creatures in the Tidepool Touch Tank, we will study other animals with wet, slippery skins and examine creatures that live in the mud. Come feel something slimy or squishy each day!
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

Let's get down and dirty! Express your artistic ability in a variety of ways this week. We'll use our imaginations to explore color, materials and art history. Join us at the end of the week for a special gallery showing to display our "messterpieces!"
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

What do a park bench, a human knot and a typewriter have in common? They are just three of the improvisational games we will play in this wacky theatre camp! We'll learn five new games each day and play the games we like again and again! If you like to have fun and want to spend one week thinking on your feet, this camp is for you!
Camp is for children ages 6-8
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or CLICK HERE.

Calling all animal lovers! Let your imagination take you all over the world as you fly like a tiny hummingbird and swim like a humpback whale. Make your own animal puppet to take home as we learn about the fabulous feats involved in animal migration.
Camp is for children ages 4-5
Cost of camp is $120 for members $150 for non-members.
For more information contact Shana at 207-828-1234 x232 or to register please CLICK HERE.