CONTACT INFO
142 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-828-1234
Fax: 207-828-5726
E-mail:

HOURS
Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
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Welcome to the
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.

Located in the Arts District of downtown Portland, the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine features a wide variety of interactive exhibits and activities for children and families!

Visitor notice: A small section of Free Street will be closed for construction on Wednesday & Thursday, June 19th-20th. The Museum & Theatre will still be fully accessible by car, but you may need to alter your route to the parking garage. Click here for more info.

  • VEGGIES DON'T COME ANY FRESHER: Whether you harvest a tasty snack or create a work of art, you're sure to have an inspiring experience in our greenhouse and gardens. More info...

  • Award-winning work for the autism community: The fourth annual Show and Tell Gallery is our biggest yet - more than 60 works are on display! Our programming for children with autism and their families was recently given the Step Up! for Autism Award. Learn more...

  • GATHER YOUR GROUP: The Museum & Theatre offers plenty of options for a great field trip. Did you know that our programs can also come to you? Find out about all the ways to learn through play...

  • REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: We offer eight fun and fascinating summer camps for ages 4 to 8. Learn more...

  • GREAT VALUE: Member families pay once and play all year! They also get great discounts on theatre tickets, birthday parties, special events and more. The best part: membership options start at $65 and pay for themselves in just a few visits. Learn more...

  • EXPLORE: Play in, on, over, under and through more than than 20 hands-on exhibits. Learn more...

 


Highlights

Clynk for the Museum & Theatre!

Clynk and Hannaford Community Cash make it easy to support the Museum & Theatre when you recycle. Whether you're already a Clynk user or you're thinking about trying it out, it's easy to donate the proceeds from your bottle returns to help fund the Museum & Theatre's recycling efforts.
Learn more here or at the front desk!


Parking Tips
Discounted parking is available at the indoor municipal parking garage on Free Street, located one block past the Museum & Theatre and at By the Bay Parking at 40 Spring Street. Be sure to bring your ticket in for us to stamp! Visit our Parking Tips page for more info.



Click here to download a printable parking map.
Wondering About the Weather?
Very rarely, the Museum & Theatre must close due to extreme weather. If it's a stormy day and you are wondering if we are open, call ahead! Dial 828-1234 and listen to the menu - for holiday and inclement weather closings, press 8.

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