What's your favorite cookie? Join us to talk about how people make and eat cookies here and in places around the world. We'll explore our We Are Maine exhibit and sample some cookies that kids like to eat in India!

Let's see what kinds of marks we can make with our fingers and then turn them into a one-of-a-kind monoprint. Warning: you will get messy! This special series of programs is designed specifically for toddlers (12-36 months).

As the weather gets colder our feathered friends need more to eat. Help them out by building a pine cone feeder made with sunflower seed butter, black oil sunflower seeds and other tasty treats backyard birds will love.
$3/child for members, $4/child plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.

Let's discover the life and structure of a fall leaf through up-close investigation and art creation.

We are pleased to announce the first in new series of events, Around the World with Coffee by Design! Where does coffee come from? Adults can sample and socialize while exploring the journey coffee takes to arrive in a cup. Hot chocolate sampling will be available for non-coffee drinkers. Everyone can learn about the history of coffee, see what coffee beans look like before they are roasted and hear stories about the Ethiopian beginnings of this special treat. Make a piece of coffee bean art, or just sip, explore, mingle and play at the Museum & Theatre with Coffee by Design!

Did you know there are over 10,000 taste buds on your tongue? Different areas of the tongue taste different things. Come try a variety of tongue tinglers and learn about your sense of taste.

Alexander Who Used to Be Rich on Sunday is a story of a young boy who learns about his dimes, nickels and pennies the tough way. In this program sponsored by Key Bank we'll make smart-money choices through play: spend, save or share? Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine.

Come explore different types of money found in a pirate's treasure chest. What countries has the pirate been to and how much are these interesting coins worth? We will make coin rubbings of the unique treasures we find. Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine.

In Latin, the word "camera" means room and "obscura" means dark, but combined the camera obscura is so much more! Join us for a unique presentation of our camera obscura, a hidden gem on the top floor of the Museum & Theatre. We'll explore this walk-in optical device to learn about its history, photography, human eyes and how light really works.

Our troupe of tween and teen actors is taking on the subject of bullying in a new way. Rather than put on a play all about the bullies, we're shifting the focus to the small heroes: the kids who are making their schools a better place by being kind. The culmination of an innovative anti-bullying program, this show is drawn from real-life stories of peer support in times of need. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Presented with the support of the Davis Family Foundation.
$9/non-members, $8/members. See the play and stay to play for $15. If you'd like to purchase more than 5 tickets, ask about our flex passes!

Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231, or stop by our front desk.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

Who says you can't grow vegetables in the winter? Come learn about year-round gardening in Maine by exploring our greenhouse and the magic of indoor sun lamps. You can take home some ideas to try in your own kitchen!

Would you like to make a crane, a box, or a heart out of paper? Bring your best paper-folding skills and artistic creativity and we'll make some origami together!

Sticky, ooey, gooey... slime! Join us to make some serious slime using common ingredients you are likely to have at home.

Have you ever wanted to be a dog? What about a ssssssnake? Join us for an easy session of yoga for beginner or expert kid yogis! We'll transform our bodies into animals and tell a story at the same time. New attendees and drop-ins encouraged!
$3/child for members, $4/child plus admission for non-members.

Ideal for ages three and up!

Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

We'll combine some paint and pinecones for a fun fall time masterpiece.

Have you ever had a Mango Lassi? Come try this delicious drink from India made with mangoes, fresh yogurt and a little sugar. It's a perfect afternoon treat!

Join us for this tribute to all art past and present. We'll study a famous work or style of art then create our own. This month we'll look at the work of Robert Rauschenberg and make our own combines which are both painting and sculpture at the same time. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

Hovercrafts are amazing vehicles that don't use wheels but move on cushions of air. Learn about these interesting forces and come build your own hovercraft. Then race it across the floor.

Who doesn't like to hear stories? People have been telling stories for about as long as we can remember. Join us to learn more about our We Are Maine exhibit and hear a story from India.

What kinds of things can we do with clay? Squish, pat, squeeze, pull... let's use our hands to make some 3-dimensional fun! This special series of programs is designed specifically for toddlers (12-36 months).

Join the staff of the Animal Refuge League and learn about your favorite pets! You'll have a chance to meet and touch a real, live animal.

Let's discover the life and structure of a fall leaf through up-close investigation and art creation.

It's our favorite Friday! Join us for a chance to meet Portland's firefighters and to sit on a real fire truck! (Dependent on weather and fire fighter availability.)

Did you know there are over 10,000 taste buds on your tongue? Different areas of the tongue taste different things. Come try a variety of tongue tinglers and learn about your sense of taste.

Meet a real, live pet and talk to an animal caregiver about what it takes to have a pet in your life. Join a humane educator from the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk to learn about caring for the furry and feathered members of your family!

In Latin, the word "camera" means room and "obscura" means dark, but combined the camera obscura is so much more! Join us for a unique presentation of our camera obscura, a hidden gem on the top floor of the Museum & Theatre. We'll explore this walk-in optical device to learn about its history, photography, human eyes and how light really works.

The Boy Singers of Maine is a 30 year-old, non-profit organization celebrating the male voice in all stages of development. The choirs have toured throughout Maine, nationally and internationally, including at the White House and with Maine State Ballet's The Nutcracker. During this special visit to the Museum, boys in grades two to seven will perform a mini-concert.
For more information visit www.boysingersofmaine.org.

These young actors have been sharpening their funny bones. Now they're ready to improvise a hilarious show that will have families rolling in the aisles!
Presented with the support of the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust.
$4 per ticket. Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231 or stop by our front desk.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

What is your favorite food to eat on Thanksgiving? Come share your family's traditions by helping us create a collaborative art piece all about the food we share on this day of thanks. We'll also have some fall Maine foods to sample!

These young actors have been sharpening their funny bones. Now they're ready to improvise a hilarious show that will have families rolling in the aisles!
Presented with the support of the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust.
$4 per ticket. Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x231 or stop by our front desk.

Join our friends from the Korean Language School for a very special celebration sharing and exploring Korean culture. We'll have a theatrical performance of an ancient Korean legend, games to play together, interactive displays and costumes - and, of course, food! This event is free and included with museum admission.

What is your favorite food to eat on Thanksgiving? Come share your family's traditions by helping us create a collaborative art piece all about the food we share on this day of thanks. We'll also have some fall Maine foods to sample!

Have you ever wanted to be a dog? What about a ssssssnake? Join us for an easy session of yoga for beginner or expert kid yogis! We'll transform our bodies into animals and tell a story at the same time. New attendees and drop-ins encouraged! $3/child for members, $4/child plus admission for non-members. Ideal for ages three and up!
Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

We'll combine some paint and pinecones for a fun fall time masterpiece.

Join us for this tribute to all art past and present. We'll study a famous work or style of art then create our own. This month we'll look at the work of Robert Rauschenberg and make our own combines which are both painting and sculpture at the same time. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

We all Scream... for Ice Cream! Have you ever made ice cream from scratch? Join us for this delicious workshop where we'll make and eat homemade maple ice cream. Yum! $2/scoop for members, $3/scoop plus admission for non-members.
Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

What is your favorite food to eat on Thanksgiving? Come share your family's traditions by helping us create a collaborative art piece all about the food we share on this day of thanks. We'll also have some fall Maine foods to sample!

Gooey and educational is our favorite mix! Create your own bag of slime to take home while learning about chemical reactions. $2/child for members, $3/child plus admission for non-members. Sign up at the front desk to save your spot!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Alexander Who Used to Be Rich on Sunday is a story of a young boy who learns about his dimes, nickels and pennies the tough way. In this program sponsored by Key Bank we'll make smart-money choices through play: spend, save or share? Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine.

Join wildlife rehabilitator David Sparks to meet some truly amazing live animals and hear some awesome stories of animal rescue! Past animal presentations have included a fuzzy chinchilla, owls, and a flying squirrel! Reservations recommended.
$2/person for members, $3/person plus admission for non-members.
For tickets stop by the front desk.

Did you know there are over 10,000 taste buds on your tongue? Different areas of the tongue taste different things. Come try a variety of tongue tinglers and learn about your sense of taste.

Save the mess and make it at the Museum during this half hour cookie decorating workshop. Each participant will use a variety of materials to design and decorate cookies. Workshop fee includes 5 cookies, gift bag, ribbon and note cards to make your edible creation a great holiday gift. Ages 3+.
$5 per batch for members/ $6 per batch for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x227 or stop by the front desk by November 24th.

Hovercrafts are amazing vehicles that don't use wheels but move on cushions of air. Learn about these interesting forces and come build your own hovercraft. Then race it across the floor.

Come explore different types of money found in a pirate's treasure chest. What countries has the pirate been to and how much are these interesting coins worth? We will make coin rubbings of the unique treasures we find. Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine.

In Latin, the word "camera" means room and "obscura" means dark, but combined the camera obscura is so much more! Join us for a unique presentation of our camera obscura, a hidden gem on the top floor of the Museum & Theatre. We'll explore this walk-in optical device to learn about its history, photography, human eyes and how light really works.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

Today we'll learn about what it was like to be Kirsten Larson, a pioneer girl growing up in Minnesota in 1854. Join us to learn about life in Kirsten's era through reading, craft and conversation. Make sure to bring your favorite doll! New members encouraged. To register call 828-1234 x227 or stop by the front desk by November 25th.

It's the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and do you know what that means? It's time for our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Join us to kick off the holiday season by making some decorations, sipping some hot cocoa and counting down the lighting together. We'll also have information on our upcoming Festivals of Light throughout the month of December!

Do you like to dance and move to music? Join us for a special program where we'll listen to tunes from India and learn some easy dance moves from Jana, one of the members of our featured We Are Maine family!

Deck the halls with boughs of holly... make a dreidel out of clay... light the Kwanzaa candles! It's the time of year to get decorating. Join us for some creative time with some materials to make a special ornament of your choice to take home.

Have you ever wanted to be a dog? What about a ssssssnake? Join us for an easy session of yoga for beginner or expert kid yogis! We'll transform our bodies into animals and tell a story at the same time. New attendees and drop-ins encouraged! $3/child for members, $4/child plus admission for non-members. Ideal for ages three and up!
Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

We'll combine some paint and pinecones for a fun fall time masterpiece.

Join us for this tribute to all art past and present. We'll study a famous work or style of art then create our own. This month we'll look at the work of Robert Rauschenberg and make our own combines which are both painting and sculpture at the same time. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

Deck the halls with boughs of holly... make a dreidel out of clay... light the Kwanzaa candles! It's the time of year to get decorating. Join us for some creative time with festive materials to make your own special ornament to take home.

Get ready to move and groove with Irene. This dance program is very popular, and space is limited. Sign up at the front desk the morning of to save your spot! Ideal for young children and toddlers.

As the weather gets colder our feathered friends need more to eat. Help them out by building a pine cone feeder made with sunflower seed butter, black oil sunflower seeds and other tasty treats backyard birds will love.
$3/child for members, $4/child plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.

Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Discover snowflake structure by exploring photos taken by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley. Then we'll create our own unique yet symmetrical snowflakes.

It's our favorite Friday! Join us for a chance to meet Portland's firefighters and to sit on a real fire truck! (Dependent on weather and fire fighter availability.)

Foamy, frothy fun! One of our favorite activities is back! Join us to make a snowman that won't melt (but will wash away!).

Plastic bottles are all around us. Let's reuse them and make a snowman as we get ready for the holiday festivities.

Come explore different types of money found in a pirate's treasure chest. What countries has the pirate been to and how much are these interesting coins worth? We will make coin rubbings of the unique treasures we find. Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine.

If you've ever dreamed of the delicious gingerbread house that Hansel and Gretel visited, then this workshop is for you! Be part of this fairy tale by creating your own architectural masterpiece. We'll supply instruction, materials and hot cocoa for you and your loved ones to decorate a pre-constructed house. Ages 3+.
$30/house for members and $35/house plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x 227 or stop by the front desk by December 3rd at 11am.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

If you've ever dreamed of the delicious gingerbread house that Hansel and Gretel visited, then this workshop is for you! Be part of this fairy tale by creating your own architectural masterpiece. We'll supply instruction, materials and hot cocoa for you and your loved ones to decorate a pre-constructed house. Ages 3+.
$30/house for members and $35/house plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x 227 or stop by the front desk by December 3rd at 2:30pm.

If you've ever dreamed of the delicious gingerbread house that Hansel and Gretel visited, then this workshop is for you! Be part of this fairy tale by creating your own architectural masterpiece. We'll supply instruction, materials and hot cocoa for you and your loved ones to decorate a pre-constructed house. Ages 3+.
$30/house for members and $35/house plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x 227 or stop by the front desk by December 4th at noon.

Did you know that people in India sometimes fill their houses with small candles, called diya, for the holiday of Diwali? Even though Diwali was in October this year, we're including it in our month-long Festivals of Light celebration. Come celebrate light out of darkness with sweets, music, storytelling and more!

The weather outside is frightful, but the art inside is delightful... Let's use some wintry-colored paints and our fingers to make some ice-inspired monoprints. Don't be afraid to get messy!

Foamy, frothy fun! One of our favorite activities is back! Join us to make a snowman that won't melt (but will wash away!).

Join us for this tribute to all art past and present. We'll study a famous work or style of art then create our own. This December, we'll look at the work of Alexander Calder who made moveable art sculptures that many think of as toys. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

Plastic bottles are all around us. Let's reuse them and make a snowman as we get ready for the holiday festivities.

There are all kinds of spices used for cooking, like cinnamon, cayenne pepper and thyme. Did you know there are hundreds of spices used in Indian cooking? Let's smell samples of many different spices and learn how to use them! We'll even have a recipe for you to take home and try.

Shake shake shake... your noisemaker! Let's practice sorting and organizing skills while we create our own noisy shaker to make some beats with. This special series of programs is designed specifically for toddlers (12-36 months).

As the weather gets colder our feathered friends need more to eat. Help them out by building a beautiful hanging hardwood log suet feeder. The "suet" is made with vegetable shortening, sunflower seed butter, and other tasty treats backyard birds will love.
$4 for members, $5 plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.

Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Discover snowflake structure by exploring photos taken by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley. Then we'll create our own unique yet symmetrical snowflakes.

Alexander Who Used to Be Rich on Sunday is a story of a young boy who learns about his dimes, nickels and pennies the tough way. In this program sponsored by Key Bank we'll make smart-money choices through play: spend, save or share? Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine.

If you've ever dreamed of the delicious gingerbread house that Hansel and Gretel visited, then this workshop is for you! Be part of this fairy tale by creating your own architectural masterpiece. We'll supply instruction, materials and hot cocoa for you and your loved ones to decorate a pre-constructed house. Ages 3+.
$30/house for members and $35/house plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x 227 or stop by the front desk by December 8th.

Plastic bottles are all around us. Let's reuse them and make a snowman as we get ready for the holiday festivities.

If you've ever dreamed of the delicious gingerbread house that Hansel and Gretel visited, then this workshop is for you! Be part of this fairy tale by creating your own architectural masterpiece. We'll supply instruction, materials and hot cocoa for you and your loved ones to decorate a pre-constructed house. Ages 3+.
$30/house for members and $35/house plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x227 or stop by the front desk at least one half-hour before the start time (or while supplies last).

Join Portland Ballet Company for a sneak peek into their upcoming production of The Victorian Nutcracker. They will present 'the party scene,' where young Olivia and Frank celebrate the holiday with their friends.

For years, Rudolph has been the most famous reindeer of all. This holiday season, there are eight other reindeer who are ready for the spotlight! In Santa's eyes, every reindeer is special. In Santa's Reindeer Revue, every reindeer is a star! Get ready for some singing and dancing in our special Christmas talent show, featuring a special appearance from Jolly Old St. Nick. This is our original Christmas story written by our own Reba Short for our Dress Up Theatre.
$9/non-members, $8/members. See the play and stay to play for $15. If you'd like to purchase more than 5 tickets, ask about our flex passes!
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x 231 or stop by our front desk.

Practice your letters with us by writing a note for Santa. Design your own personalized stationary to take home, too!

Santa is coming to the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine! If you'd like to meet Santa, join us after today's show of Santa's Reindeer Revue for a special visit and the opportunity to have a souvenir photo created by a professional photographer. Cost is $7 for each photograph (includes 5"x7" photo mounted on a blank holiday card of your choice). Sign-up at the front desk.

Do you celebrate Hanukkah? Or would you like to learn more about it? We'll be celebrating this Jewish Festival of Light (a little early) with games of dreidel, traditional stories, learning Hebrew words and, of course, sharing food. Come on over and celebrate with us!

Santa is coming to the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine! If you'd like to meet Santa, join us after today's show of Santa's Reindeer Revue for a special visit and the opportunity to have a souvenir photo created by a professional photographer. Cost is $7 for each photograph (includes 5"x7" photo mounted on a blank holiday card of your choice). Sign-up at the front desk.

Have you ever read The Polar Express? Join us to hear this favorite winter story and sip some hot cocoa while you listen. All aboard!

Have you ever wanted to be a dog? What about a ssssssnake? Join us for an easy session of yoga for beginner or expert kid yogis! We'll transform our bodies into animals and tell a story at the same time. New attendees and drop-ins encouraged! $3/child for members, $4/child plus admission for non-members. Ideal for ages three and up!
Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

Foamy, frothy fun! One of our favorite activities is back! Join us to make a snowman that won't melt (but will wash away!).

Join us for this tribute to all art past and present. We'll study a famous work or style of art then create our own. This December, we'll look at the work of Alexander Calder who made moveable art sculptures that many think of as toys. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

What's your favorite cookie? Join us to talk about how people make and eat cookies here and in places around the world. We'll explore our We Are Maine exhibit and sample some cookies that kids like to eat in India!

Have you ever played with a life-size parachute? Let's practice working together and have some serious, colorful fun! This special series of programs is designed specifically for toddlers (12-36 months).

Join the staff of the Animal Refuge League and learn about your favorite pets! You'll have a chance to meet and touch a real, live animal.

For years, Rudolph has been the most famous reindeer of all. This holiday season, there are eight other reindeer who are ready for the spotlight! In Santa's eyes, every reindeer is special. In Santa's Reindeer Revue, every reindeer is a star! Get ready for some singing and dancing in our special Christmas talent show, featuring a special appearance from Jolly Old St. Nick. This is our original Christmas story written by our own Reba Short for our Dress Up Theatre.
$9/non-members, $8/members. See the play and stay to play for $15. If you'd like to purchase more than 5 tickets, ask about our flex passes!
Reservations recommended. For tickets call 828-1234 x 231 or stop by our front desk.

Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Discover snowflake structure by exploring photos taken by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley. Then we'll create our own unique yet symmetrical snowflakes.

It's our favorite Friday! Join us for a chance to meet Portland's firefighters and to sit on a real fire truck! (Dependent on weather and fire fighter availability.)

As the weather gets colder our feathered friends need more to eat. Help them out by building a beautiful hanging hardwood log suet feeder. The "suet" is made with vegetable shortening, sunflower seed butter, and other tasty treats backyard birds will love.
$4 for members, $5 plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.

Meet a real, live pet and talk to an animal caregiver about what it takes to have a pet in your life. Join a humane educator from the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk to learn about caring for the furry and feathered members of your family!

In Latin, the word "camera" means room and "obscura" means dark, but combined the camera obscura is so much more! Join us for a unique presentation of our camera obscura, a hidden gem on the top floor of the Museum & Theatre. We'll explore this walk-in optical device to learn about its history, photography, human eyes and how light really works.

Tickets are sold out.
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For years, Rudolph has been the most famous reindeer of all. This holiday season, there are eight other reindeer who are ready for the spotlight! In Santa's eyes, every reindeer is special. In Santa's Reindeer Revue, every reindeer is a star! Get ready for some singing and dancing in our special Christmas talent show, featuring a special appearance from Jolly Old St. Nick. This is our original Christmas story written by our own Reba Short for our Dress Up Theatre.

Practice your letters with us by writing a note for Santa. Design your own personalized stationary to take home, too!

Santa is coming to the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine! If you'd like to meet Santa, join us after today's show of Santa's Reindeer Revue for a special visit and the opportunity to have a souvenir photo created by a professional photographer. Cost is $7 for each photograph (includes 5"x7" photo mounted on a blank holiday card of your choice). Sign-up at the front desk.

Let's celebrate Yalda, a Persian festival of the Winter Solstice, together! One of our featured Celebrations of Light, we'll have special foods and poetry readings to honor this Iranian holiday.

Kwanzaa is a holiday about family, community and culture - what better place to celebrate than the Museum & Theatre? Join us for this Festival of Light where we'll make decorations, hear stories and share food together - all while exploring what Kwanzaa is about.

Have you ever played dreidel? Whether you're an expert or a beginner, come join this fun game traditionally played during Hanukkah. We'll even have a special prize for every player to take home!

Foamy, frothy fun! One of our favorite activities is back! Join us to make a snowman that won't melt (but will wash away!).

If you've ever dreamed of the delicious gingerbread house that Hansel and Gretel visited, then this workshop is for you! Be part of this fairy tale by creating your own architectural masterpiece. We'll supply instruction, materials and hot cocoa for you and your loved ones to decorate a pre-constructed house. Ages 3+.
$30/house for members and $35/house plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x227 or stop by the front desk at least one half-hour before the start time (or while supplies last).

Join us for this tribute to all art past and present. We'll study a famous work or style of art then create our own. This December, we'll look at the work of Alexander Calder who made moveable art sculptures that many think of as toys. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

Plastic bottles are all around us. Let's reuse them and make a snowman as we get ready for the holiday festivities.

Have you ever played dreidel? Whether you're an expert or a beginner, come join this fun game traditionally played during Hanukkah. We'll even have a special prize for every player to take home!

You've probably made drums out of pots and pans, but what about other household items like forks, combs and glass jars? Let's experiment and use our imaginations to create one-of-a-kind noisemakers.

As the weather gets colder our feathered friends need more to eat. Help them out by building a beautiful hanging hardwood log suet feeder. The "suet" is made with vegetable shortening, sunflower seed butter, and other tasty treats backyard birds will love.
$4 for members, $5 plus admission for non-members.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.

Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Discover snowflake structure by exploring photos taken by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley. Then we'll create our own unique yet symmetrical snowflakes.

Come explore different types of money found in a pirate's treasure chest. What countries has the pirate been to and how much are these interesting coins worth? We will make coin rubbings of the unique treasures we find. Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine.

In Latin, the word "camera" means room and "obscura" means dark, but combined the camera obscura is so much more! Join us for a unique presentation of our camera obscura, a hidden gem on the top floor of the Museum & Theatre. We'll explore this walk-in optical device to learn about its history, photography, human eyes and how light really works.

Santa's Reindeer Revue is sold out.


Thank you to all who made this show such a success! To find out what's coming up in 2012, check out our theatre season.

Santa is coming to the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine! If you'd like to meet Santa, join us after today's show of Santa's Reindeer Revue for a special visit and the opportunity to have a souvenir photo created by a professional photographer. Cost is $7 for each photograph (includes 5"x7" photo mounted on a blank holiday card of your choice). Sign-up at the front desk.

Come listen to the beat-boxing story of Hip Hop Dog by Chris Raschka and show off your dance steps! We'll rap the story of an underdog who finds his groove through hip hop. "I'm the top-est, never stop-est, Boston Pop-est, be be bop-est. Think I kinda like it as the Hip Hop Dog."

Check out our troupe of life-size educational puppets with real stories just like real kids! Kids on the Block ® is a nation-wide program using Bunraku puppetry as a way to break down boundaries and accept individual differences. Our troupe consists of middle school and high school volunteers and nine puppets! For more information call 828-1234 x 247 or email reba@kitetails.org.
Presented through a generous donation from Unum.

Have you ever wanted to touch a sea star or feel the spines of a sea urchin? Meet the Museum's saltwater aquarium residents up close and learn about their amazing adaptations to life in the intertidal zone.

Have you ever wanted to be a dog? What about a ssssssnake? Join us for an easy session of yoga for beginner or expert kid yogis! We'll transform our bodies into animals and tell a story at the same time. New attendees and drop-ins encouraged! $3/child for members, $4/child plus admission for non-members. Ideal for ages three and up! Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

Foamy, frothy fun! One of our favorite activities is back! Join us to make a snowman that won't melt (but will wash away!).

We just can't wait until 2014... so we've decided to have the Winter Olympics early. Try some imaginative figure-skating, super silly racing and torch-carrying around the globe! After the games, enjoy light refreshments and take home a medal for participating.

Join us for this tribute to all art past and present. We'll study a famous work or style of art then create our own. This December, we'll look at the work of Alexander Calder who made moveable art sculptures that many think of as toys. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

In printmaking lingo, "monoprints" are unique and one-of-a-kind. Learn how to make your own monoprint and become a printmaker yourself!

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand and occasional guest artists. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects.

Design and make greeting cards that send a sweet holiday message in more ways than one. We'll use candy to create festive cards for your loved ones near or far. (Non-edible) stamps included! Ages 3+. $4/child for members, $5/child plus admission for non-members. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

Would you like to hold a bright green caterpillar, examine a live pupa or let a furry moth crawl on the tip of your finger? Join our friend Dave Champlin, a science professor at USM and keeper of some truly incredible insects to learn first-hand about the Tobacco Hornworm! This is a hands-on program you don't want to miss and free with admission.

Water does all kinds of things such as freeze, melt, evaporate and drip. Let's explore different states of water using everyday objects. Warning: you might want to bring a dry change of clothes!

Warm up from the inside out by making your own divinely decadent cup of real hot chocolate. You'll mix up your own cup from scratch without the microwave. Whipped cream, marshmallows and peppermint stirrer included! Ages 3+ $3 per cup. Sign up at the front desk.

We all Scream... for Ice Cream! Have you ever made ice cream from scratch? Join us for this delicious workshop where we'll make and eat homemade peppermint stick ice cream. Yum! $2/scoop for members, $3/scoop plus admission for non-members. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

We all Scream... for Ice Cream! Have you ever made ice cream from scratch? Join us for this delicious workshop where we'll make and eat homemade peppermint stick ice cream. Yum! $2/scoop for members, $3/scoop plus admission for non-members. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? Discover snowflake structure by exploring photos taken by Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley. Then we'll create our own unique yet symmetrical snowflakes.

Alexander Who Used to Be Rich on Sunday is a story of a young boy who learns about his dimes, nickels and pennies the tough way. In this program sponsored by Key Bank we'll make smart-money choices through play: spend, save or share? Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine.

Foamy, frothy fun! One of our favorite activities is back! Join us to make a snowman that won't melt (but will wash away!).

Warm up from the inside out by making your own divinely decadent cup of real hot chocolate. You'll mix up your own cup from scratch without the microwave. Whipped cream, marshmallows and peppermint stirrer included! Ages 3+ $3 per cup. Sign up at the front desk.

Design and make greeting cards that send a sweet holiday message in more ways than one. We'll use candy to create festive cards for your loved ones near or far. (Non-edible) stamps included! Ages 3+. $4/child for members, $5/child plus admission for non-members. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

Pajamas! Balloons! Join us for our annual New Year's Eve Event. Families can experience the magic of New Year's without a late bedtime through our special countdown and balloon drop. Come dressed in your pj's for a sticker prize, and catch a balloon to take home for 2012!

What's Rangoli? Indian sand painting! Join us to play with sand, make a beautiful piece of artwork, and learn about this traditional art from India.

We all Scream... for Ice Cream! Have you ever made ice cream from scratch? Join us for this delicious workshop where we'll make and eat homemade peppermint stick ice cream. Yum! $2/scoop for members, $3/scoop plus admission for non-members. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

Did you know amazing chemistry can happen with simple ingredients from your kitchen? Let's experiment with some nontoxic kitchen ingredients to make cool concoctions - without making a mess at home.

Have you ever wanted to be a dog? What about a ssssssnake? Join us for an easy session of yoga for beginner or expert kid yogis! We'll transform our bodies into animals and tell a story at the same time. New attendees and drop-ins encouraged!
$3 per child for members / $4 per child for visitors. Ideal for ages 3 & up. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

Up close, a snowflake is a crystalline structure with a very detailed and symmetrical design. Come practice drawing these fancy snowflakes and have your design translated into a painting on your face or arm.

Chinese New Year is January 23rd this year. We're getting ready by making chun lian, special New Years decorations. Using Chinese calligraphy we'll make happy, hopeful and uplifting art to hang in our homes to welcome the New Year.

Are you a Henry McBride or a Gustav the Goldfish? This month our teensy weensy actors will be acting out The Bippolo Seed and other lost stories by Dr. Seuss! This is a creative drama drop off class with a focus on using the power of our imagination. Parents, family and friends are invited to the performance at 10:45 am on January 25th.
$60 per 4 week session for members / $75 per 4 week session for visitors. Try a single class for $15.
Ages 3-5. To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.
Session 1 of 4.

Where do otters like to play? Where do salamanders sleep? Play a matching game to help our animal friends find their right home.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

Did you know that lassi is the Hindi word for a cool yogurt drink? There are both sweet and salty lassis - today we'll make one using rose water and a little sugar. Yum!

What can we build with fabric, pillows, blocks and string? Let's find out together! Ideal for ages 18-36 months.

Did you know amazing chemistry can happen with simple ingredients from your kitchen? Oobleck is everyone's favorite non-Newtonian fluid! Don't worry; you don't need to be a scientist to enjoy how this amazing creation works.

What is sand, and what is it good for? We'll learn about its properties and create a sand-art painting.

It's our favorite Friday! Join us for a chance to meet Portland's firefighters and to sit on a real fire truck! (Dependent on weather and fire fighter availability.)

Even the best spies can get caught. Come make invisible ink to hide your secret messages. We will show you the special trick to reveal them!

Our spin on this classic game is all about math. We'll create our own silly scenarios about earning, saving and spending money. Does it rain five nickels? Will a singing Hawaiian lion eat your ten cents? Do 100 pennies fall into quicksand? Anything can happen during Money Mad Libs. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine

There are all kinds of neat recycled items at the chop shop. Answer questions about money and saving to earn points to buy items and make your own special creation. Ideal for ages 4 & up!
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine

Have you ever encountered tracks in the snow but no animal in sight? Explore the tracks of animals from city creatures to forest dwellers. Make your own track print and start identifying animal tracks all around.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

Come design and fly your own paper helicopters. We will have a contest to see if anyone can land his/her helicopter on the bull's eye when piloting from high above.

Have you ever wondered how many different constellations there are in the night sky? Learn about one special constellation and the stories behind it; then make up a constellation and some stories of your own.

Postcrossing is a fun opportunity to make your own original postcard to send to someone in another country. We'll start a collection of postcards from around the world!

Did you know that there are billions of galaxies in the universe? Learn about the wide world of outer space and make some celestial art to take home.

Did you know that there are billions of galaxies in the universe? Learn about the wide world of outer space and make some celestial art to take home.

Mix, mash, listen and look while we read the story In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. As we follow the story of Mikey who helps bake a nighttime cake, we'll mix up our own all-natural play dough.

Is red only red and blue only blue? Check out what other secret hues are inside your favorite color through chromatography.

Pretend you have a wocket in your pocket as you act out this beloved story by Dr. Seuss. We'll read the story, play a few acting games and act it out!

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

Mithai is how you say "sweets" in Hindi. Join us in our We Are Maine exhibit to sample delicious treats from India, and learn how to make them at home.

Where's that pesky pink triangle? Where did the yellow square go? Let's practice our colors, shapes and visual recognition skills by going on a scavenger hunt in the Toddler Park! Ideal for ages 18-36 months.

Learn about what makes each snowflake unique and make your own to take home.

What is sand, and what is it good for? We'll learn about its properties and create a sand-art painting.

We're looking for three little pigs and a wolf to act out our favorite story! Stage Stories offer children a chance to perform for their families, friends and each other, fostering communication skills in young learners.

Find out what bears do during the cold winter months in Maine and around the world. Don't forget to bring your favorite teddy bear!

Our spin on this classic game is all about math. We'll create our own silly scenarios about earning, saving and spending money. Does it rain five nickels? Will a singing Hawaiian lion eat your ten cents? Do 100 pennies fall into quicksand? Anything can happen during Money Mad Libs. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine

There are all kinds of neat recycled items at the chop shop. Answer questions about money and saving to earn points to buy items and make your own special creation. Ideal for ages 4 & up!
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine

Join us for a short concert featuring children's songs Lisa grew up with, as well as some original songs for the whole family. Lisa Redfern is an award-winning singer-songwriter who has opened for Livingston Taylor, Dave Mallett and The Roches and has shared the stage with Pete Seeger. Her newest CD, "Sing Me Goodnight", is a collection of lullabies which won a Gold NAPPA award and a Silver Parents' Choice Award in 2010.

Mix, mash, listen and look while we read the story In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. As we follow the story of Mikey who helps bake a nighttime cake, we'll mix up our own all-natural play dough.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

It may seem early to be thinking about fragrant hyacinths and perky daffodils, but mid-winter is a perfect time to begin forcing bulbs. Learn about growing beautiful blooms weeks before we get to see them outside with a hands-on workshop, and plant 3 bulbs for each pot!
$10 per pot for members / $12 per pot for visitors.
To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk by January 13th.

Have you ever tasted home made ice cream? There's nothing better! Help measure, scoop, stir and EAT some delicious banana ice cream. $2 per scoop for members / $3 per scoop for visitors.

In this introduction to our four-part series, you'll sing and play while learning to meditate and relax. Start the year with a smile and a song with special guest Anca Gooje, dancer and meditation specialist! Ideal for ages 3 & up.

Do you have a dream about how to change the world? Let's celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day by learning about his famous speech - then creating art about our own big dreams. Ideal for ages 4 & up!

Meet Flossie, a bold little girl on her way to deliver a basket of eggs. A fox tries to frighten her, but is he any match for her sharp wits? Flossie will show us how to keep a fox on his toes in this African American folk tale.

Create your own dynamic character for puppet shows. We have everything you need to make your own fantastic sock puppet stars, and then use them to act out a story with your friends on our puppet stage. To register call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.
$5 per sock for members / $6 per sock for visitors.

Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke words that changed the world. Come read the book Martin's Big Words with us and then help create a collaborative art piece celebrating Dr. King and some of our favorite words. Ideal for ages 4 & up.

Have you ever tasted home made ice cream? There's nothing better! Help measure, scoop, stir and EAT some delicious banana ice cream. $2 per scoop for members / $3 per scoop for visitors.

Let's turn finger paintings into one-of-a-kind prints! Bring your imagination and your hands for a messy, creative good time.

Have you ever encountered tracks in the snow but no animal in sight? Explore the tracks of animals from city creatures to forest dwellers. Make your own track print and start identifying animal tracks all around.

Chinese New Year is January 23rd this year. We're getting ready by making chun lian which are special New Years decorations. Using Chinese calligraphy we'll make happy, hopeful and uplifting art to hang in our homes to welcome the New Year.

Many animals have spots on their bodies. Help match the spot to the right animal and learn the different reasons why animals have spots.

Would you like to be the Cat in the Hat? How about Thing One or Thing Two? Come to the Dress Up Theatre, wear your favorite hat and become a character in Dr. Seuss's famous story!

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

Postcrossing is a fun opportunity to make your own original postcard to send to someone in another country. We'll start a collection of postcards from around the world!

How many hula hoops can you hop through? Bring your best jumping skills and see how many you can hop in a row. Ideal for ages 18-36 months.

Join the staff of the Animal Refuge League and learn about your favorite pets! You'll have a chance to meet and touch a real, live animal.

What is sand, and what is it good for? We'll learn about its properties and create a sand-art painting.

It's our favorite Friday! Join us for a chance to meet Portland's firefighters and to sit on a real fire truck! (Dependent on weather and fire fighter availability.)

We're looking for three little pigs and a wolf to act out our favorite story! Stage Stories offer children a chance to perform for their families, friends and each other, fostering communication skills in young learners.

Even the best spies can get caught. Come make invisible ink to hide your secret messages. We will show you the special trick to reveal them!

Our spin on this classic game is all about math. We'll create our own silly scenarios about earning, saving and spending money. Does it rain five nickels? Will a singing Hawaiian lion eat your ten cents? Do 100 pennies fall into quicksand? Anything can happen during Money Mad Libs. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine

Are you a natural comic? Do you want to get your feet wet on our stage? This is a special program for kids between the ages of 6 and 11. We'll learn improv theatre games and rehearse sketch comedy, all to put on a very fun comedy show an hour later for our museum audience! Live from the Dress Up Theatre, it's Saturday Morning! $10 per class.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.

Meet a real, live pet and talk to an animal caregiver about what it takes to have a pet in your life. Join a humane educator from the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk to learn about caring for the furry and feathered members of your family!

This slime is much more glittery than gooey. Create your own bag of winter glitter slime to take home while learning about chemical reactions. Ideal for ages 4 & up. $3 per batch. Sign up at the front desk the morning of to save your spot!

Check out our troupe of life-size educational puppets with real stories just like real kids! Kids on the Block ® is a nation-wide program using Bunraku puppetry as a way to break down boundaries and accept individual differences. Our troupe consists of middle school and high school volunteers and nine puppets! For more information call 828-1234 x 247 or email reba@kitetails.org.
Presented through a generous donation from Unum.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

Come design and fly your own paper helicopters. We will have a contest to see if anyone can land his/her helicopter on the bull's eye when piloting from high above.

Would you like to hold a bright green caterpillar, examine a live pupa or let a furry moth crawl on the tip of your finger? Join our friend Dave Champlin, a science professor at USM and keeper of some truly incredible insects to learn first-hand about the Tobacco Hornworm! This is a hands-on program you don't want to miss.

2012 is the year of the dragon. Learn about how people celebrate the Chinese New Year. We'll try some Chinese calligraphy, share some special celebratory foods and more.

If you were an insect, what kind would you be? Would you want wings or a hundred legs? Create a one-of-a-kind insect collage. Make sure to bring your imagination.

If you were an insect, what kind would you be? Would you want wings or a hundred legs? Create a one-of-a-kind insect collage. Make sure to bring your imagination.

Mix, mash, listen and look while we read the story In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. As we follow the story of Mikey who helps bake a nighttime cake, we'll mix up our own all-natural play dough.

Chinese New Year is January 23rd this year. We're getting ready by making chun lian which are special New Years decorations. Using Chinese calligraphy we'll make happy, hopeful and uplifting art to hang in our homes to welcome the New Year.

Where do otters like to play? Where do salamanders sleep? Play a matching game to help our animal friends find their homes.

Do you like green eggs and ham? Are there any foods you don't like? Would you eat them in a box? Would you eat them with a fox? We'll play with food and act out this Dr. Seuss favorite.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

2012 is the year of the dragon! Learn about how people celebrate the Chinese New Year. We'll try some Chinese calligraphy and share some special celebratory foods.

One, two, three, four! Do you like music and rhythm? Let's create some noise makers we can use to shake out a beat. Ideal for ages 18-36 months.

Learn about what makes each snowflake unique and make your own to take home.

What is sand, and what is it good for? We'll learn about its properties and create a sand-art painting.

Up close, a snowflake is a crystalline structure with a very detailed and symmetrical design. Come practice drawing these fancy snowflakes and have your design translated into a painting on your face or arm.

Find out what bears do during the cold winter months in Maine and around the world. Don't forget to bring your favorite teddy bear!

Our spin on this classic game is all about math. We'll create our own silly scenarios about earning, saving and spending money. Does it rain five nickels? Will a singing Hawaiian lion eat your ten cents? Do 100 pennies fall into quicksand? Anything can happen during Money Mad Libs. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine

Are you a natural comic? Do you want to get your feet wet on our stage? This is a special program for kids between the ages of 6 and 11. We'll learn improv theatre games and rehearse sketch comedy, all to put on a very fun comedy show an hour later for our museum audience! Live from the Dress Up Theatre, it's Saturday Morning! $10 per class.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.

There are all kinds of neat recycled items at the chop shop. Answer questions about money and saving to earn points to buy items and make your own special creation. Ideal for ages 4 & up!
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine

We're sorry, today's Reconstructed Robots workshop is full.

Sign up now for the next Reconstructed Robots on March 24, or check out some of our other fun and creative workshops.

Meet Ashpet, a brave Appalachian girl who might remind you of Cinderella. Ashpet will tell you her story and ask you to use your magic and help her act it out. You might be a dirty dish, or maybe you'll help find Ashpet's red shoe. This storytelling adventure is appropriate for all ages.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

Music isn't just for your ears - it can be a multisensory experience! Our friends at Portland Music Foundation are bringing an assortment of instruments large and small. We'll get to touch them, tap them, strum them and talk to real musicians about the music they make.
This event is part of Portland On Ice.

Come design and fly your own paper helicopters. We will have a contest to see if anyone can land his/her helicopter on the bull's eye when piloting from high above.

Have you ever wondered how bridges are built? Come find out! We'll have heaps of tools and materials for you to practice building your own model bridge. Bring your thinking cap.

In the second workshop of this four-part series, we'll learn how you can meditate through dance! We'll learn about the Hindu god, the Eternal Child: Ganesha, and try some creative movement together with special guest Anca Gooje, dancer and meditation specialist. Ideal for ages 3 & up.

What can we make out of clay? Let's use our hands, tools and a few other materials to make all kinds of crazy creatures to take home.

What can we make out of clay? Let's use our hands, tools and a few other materials to make all kinds of crazy creatures to take home.

Have you ever encountered tracks in the snow but no animal in sight? Explore the tracks of animals from city creatures to forest dwellers. Make your own track print and start identifying animal tracks all around.

Chinese New Year is January 23rd this year. We're getting ready by making chun lian which are special New Years decorations. Using Chinese calligraphy we'll make happy, hopeful and uplifting art to hang in our homes to welcome the New Year.

Session 1 of 4. What's your favorite thing to do in the snow? Our youngest actors will be making a play about our favorite snowy days and you can join them! Let it snow outside, and we will use our imaginations inside with the help of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. This is a creative drama class focusing on confidence and cooperation: making a play together! Parents, family and friends are invited to the performance at 10:45am on February 29th.
Ages 3-5.
$60 per 4 week session for members / $75 per 4 week session for visitors. Try a single class for $15.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
Thanks to a generous donor, scholarship funds are available for this program. For details, please contact Executive Director Suzanne Olson at .

Is red only red and blue only blue? Check out what other secret hues are inside your favorite color.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

Did you know that a lassi is the Hindi word for a cool yogurt drink? There are both sweet and salty lassis - today we'll make one using rose water and a little sugar. Yum!

Have you ever pretended to be a bear, cat or frog? Let's make storytelling even more fun by turning ourselves into animals as we read together. Ideal for ages 18-36 months.

Let's have some fun making shadow art in honor of Groundhog Day.

Dr. H.V. Carter and Henry Gray spent years creating accurate drawings of our insides to publish their famous book, Gray's Anatomy. Come and create artwork about the human body using collage materials from this historic reference book.

It's our favorite Friday! Join us for a chance to meet Portland's firefighters and to sit on a real fire truck! (Dependent on weather and fire fighter availability.)

Mix, mash, listen and look while we read the story In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. As we follow the story of Mikey who helps bake a nighttime cake, we'll mix up our own all-natural play dough.

Our spin on this classic game is all about math. We'll create our own silly scenarios about earning, saving and spending money. Does it rain five nickels? Will a singing Hawaiian lion eat your ten cents? Do 100 pennies fall into quicksand? Anything can happen during Money Mad Libs. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine

Are you a natural comic? Do you want to get your feet wet on our stage? This is a special program for kids between the ages of 6 and 11. We'll learn improv theatre games and rehearse sketch comedy, all to put on a very fun comedy show an hour later for our museum audience! Live from the Dress Up Theatre, it's Saturday Morning! $10 per class.
To register, call 828-1234 x247 or sign up at the front desk.

There are all kinds of neat recycled items at the chop shop. Answer questions about money and saving to earn points to buy items and make your own special creation. Ideal for ages 4 & up!
Generously sponsored by KeyBank of Maine

It's on pizza, in string cheese and an ingredient in many other delicious foods. Now you can make your own mozzarella cheese. We will learn about the history of this yummy cheese and use our own hands to measure, stir and stretch a fresh batch of mozzarella for you to take home. $5 person for members, $6 per person for visitors. Ideal for ages 4 & up.
To register visit call 828-1234 x231 or stop by the front desk.

Check out our troupe of life-size educational puppets with real stories just like real kids! Kids on the Block ® is a nation-wide program using Bunraku puppetry as a way to break down boundaries and accept individual differences. Our troupe consists of middle school and high school volunteers and nine puppets! For more information call 828-1234 x 247 or email reba@kitetails.org.
Presented through a generous donation from Unum.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

Explore the many ways that animals adapt to the cold winter weather.

Did you know that pomegranates are full of antioxidants? Let's make some festive, pink ice cream with the juice of this delicious and healthy fruit. $2 per scoop for members / $3 per scoop for visitors. Sign up at the front desk.

What does sound have to do with meditation? Many kinds of sounds and musical notes are used to enjoy meditation; learn how this works and try making sounds of your own with special guest Anca Gooje, dancer and meditation specialist. Ideal for ages 3 & up.

Pomegranates are special fruits with beautiful red juice. Have you ever tried painting with them? Let's explore the insides of these winter fruits and make some squishy, sticky pomegranate art.

Have you ever wanted to be a dog? What about a ssssssnake? Join us for an easy session of yoga for beginner or expert kid yogis! We'll transform our bodies into animals and tell a story at the same time. New attendees and drop-ins encouraged!
$3 per child for members / $4 per child for visitors. Ideal for ages 3 & up. Sign up the morning of at the front desk.

Doilies, ribbon, lace and glitter... let's make some valentines for those we love.

Session 2 of 4. What's your favorite thing to do in the snow? Our youngest actors will be making a play about our favorite snowy days and you can join them! Let it snow outside, and we will use our imaginations inside with the help of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. This is a creative drama class focusing on confidence and cooperation: making a play together! Parents, family and friends are invited to the performance at 10:45am on February 29th.
Ages 3-5.
$60 per 4 week session for members / $75 per 4 week session for visitors. Try a single class for $15.
To register call 828-1234 x247 or stop by the front desk.
Thanks to a generous donor, scholarship funds are available for this program. For details, please contact Executive Director Suzanne Olson at .

Many animals have spots on their bodies. Help match the spot to the right animal and learn the different reasons why animals have spots.

Join us for open studio time in which you can explore painting, collage and sculpture through self-guided projects. To help you craft your wildest masterpieces, we'll have an arts educator on hand. Come experiment with paint, clay, fabric, paper and found objects. What will you make?

Mithai is how you say "sweets" in Hindi. Join us in our We Are Maine exhibit to sample delicious treats from India, and learn how to make them at home.

How long can we keep one balloon up in the air? What about two, three, or five? Come play with us and find out! Ideal for ages 18-36 months.

Did you know amazing chemistry can happen with simple ingredients from your kitchen? Yeast makes bread fluffy and turns juice into wine. We will experiment with yeast and learn how this living organism works; let's see if it can blow up a balloon!

Dr. H.V. Carter and Henry Gray spent years creating accurate drawings of our insides to publish their famous book, Gray's Anatomy. Come and create artwork about the human body using collage materials from this historic reference book.