Art for Tots: The Art of Anna Atkins
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will experiment with sunprints as we focus on Anna Atkins, a botanist & illustrator from the mid 1800’s. Anna used cyanotypes to capture botanical imagery & published the very first book of photographs in 1843. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Storytime with Nolan
Designed for young audiences, this weekly storytime invites guests to listen to a live reading of curated children’s books, with fun opportunities for audience participation.
Science for Tots: Circle Round
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Circle-round for our month of shape-themed Science for Tots! During our three weeks of shape exploration, we will explore 2D and 3D shapes as we spray paint objects, play a shape scavenger hunt, and make a shape-filled cityscape.
During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.
Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together. Limited capacity to ensure materials and staff-to-participant ratio.
Tidepool Time
Come be a scientist! Observe and learn about the animals living in our tidepool and sandflat habitats. Get to know these creatures through observation and imaginative play. Then use your sense of touch to gain a deeper understanding of the animals and the places they inhabit.
Winnie-the-Pooh - Opening Show! (ASL Interpreted)
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Playwright Talkback: Sean Patrick Nill
Meet the playwright who adapted "Winnie-The-Pooh", Sean Patrick Nill. Sean Patrick Nill is a playwright working in Northern California and is currently the Artistic Manager at the B Street Theatre in Sacramento. His plays have been produced by the Sacramento Theatre Company, B Street Theatre, Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Dramatist's Guild's San Francisco Footlight Series, Rover Dramawerks, Theatre InspiraTO festival, Watermelon One Act Festival, M.T. Pockets Theatre, Torent Theatre, and the Manhattan Repertory Theatre.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Theatre for Tots
Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.
MakerSpace Gift Giving: Make a Card / Give a Card
In the spirit of giving, our annual Make a Card / Give a Card campaign invites visitors to make a winter-inspired card for their loved ones, and one to be distributed to others who may not receive one otherwise. CMTM will be partnering with the Center for Grieving Children to distribute this year’s handmade cards to their clients and volunteers. The Center for Grieving Children provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and education to grieving children, teens, young adults, families and the community. To learn more about this featured nonprofit, please visit cgcmaine.org.
Drop-In Workshop: Playwriting Orientation (Ages 17 and under)
The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine will host an annual Youth Playwriting Festival in Spring 2025! Attend our Playwriting Orientation to get a jump start on writing your play. We will answer questions about the festival, help brainstorm ideas for your play, and teach you some tips and tricks for getting started. Monday, December 9, 2024. 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm.
MakerSpace Gift Giving: Make a Card / Give a Card
In the spirit of giving, our annual Make a Card / Give a Card campaign invites visitors to make a winter-inspired card for their loved ones, and one to be distributed to others who may not receive one otherwise. CMTM will be partnering with the Center for Grieving Children to distribute this year’s handmade cards to their clients and volunteers. The Center for Grieving Children provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and education to grieving children, teens, young adults, families and the community. To learn more about this featured nonprofit, please visit cgcmaine.org.
Art for Tots: The Art of Alma Woodsey Thomas
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This Wednesday, we will focus on teacher and abstract artist Alma Woodsey Thomas and her mosaic-style paintings. We will paint with bright colors and rhythmic patterns. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Meet a Therapy Dog
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.
Storytime with Nolan
Designed for young audiences, this weekly storytime invites guests to listen to a live reading of curated children’s books, with fun opportunities for audience participation.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Science for Tots: Circle Round
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Circle-round for our month of shape-themed Science for Tots! During our three weeks of shape exploration, we will explore 2D and 3D shapes as we spray paint objects, play a shape scavenger hunt, and make a shape-filled cityscape.
During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.
Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together. Limited capacity to ensure materials and staff-to-participant ratio.
MakerSpace Gift Giving: Make a Card / Give a Card
In the spirit of giving, our annual Make a Card / Give a Card campaign invites visitors to make a winter-inspired card for their loved ones, and one to be distributed to others who may not receive one otherwise. CMTM will be partnering with the Center for Grieving Children to distribute this year’s handmade cards to their clients and volunteers. The Center for Grieving Children provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and education to grieving children, teens, young adults, families and the community. To learn more about this featured nonprofit, please visit cgcmaine.org.
MakerSpace Gift Giving: Make a Card / Give a Card
In the spirit of giving, our annual Make a Card / Give a Card campaign invites visitors to make a winter-inspired card for their loved ones, and one to be distributed to others who may not receive one otherwise. CMTM will be partnering with the Center for Grieving Children to distribute this year’s handmade cards to their clients and volunteers. The Center for Grieving Children provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and education to grieving children, teens, young adults, families and the community. To learn more about this featured nonprofit, please visit cgcmaine.org.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
How Humpback Whales Eat
Become a whale scientist to learn about some of the ocean’s biggest creatures: humpback whales! Explore whale anatomy, observe some real whale artifacts, and discover what it takes to be a filter feeder with a water filtering experiment!
MakerSpace Gift Giving: Make a Card / Give a Card
In the spirit of giving, our annual Make a Card / Give a Card campaign invites visitors to make a winter-inspired card for their loved ones, and one to be distributed to others who may not receive one otherwise. CMTM will be partnering with the Center for Grieving Children to distribute this year’s handmade cards to their clients and volunteers. The Center for Grieving Children provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and education to grieving children, teens, young adults, families and the community. To learn more about this featured nonprofit, please visit cgcmaine.org.
Winnie-the-Pooh (ASL Interpreted)
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
MakerSpace Gift Giving: Make a Card / Give a Card
In the spirit of giving, our annual Make a Card / Give a Card campaign invites visitors to make a winter-inspired card for their loved ones, and one to be distributed to others who may not receive one otherwise. CMTM will be partnering with the Center for Grieving Children to distribute this year’s handmade cards to their clients and volunteers. The Center for Grieving Children provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and education to grieving children, teens, young adults, families and the community. To learn more about this featured nonprofit, please visit cgcmaine.org.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Menorah Making
Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights, an 8-night celebration. Join us in MakerSpace to make a Menorah, one of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith and the central symbol of the celebration. Free choice art materials will also be available.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
MakerSpace Takeover: Make Your Own Gifts
Spark your creativity in MakerSpace this winter and design one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones! Explore a variety of materials and inspiring examples to design the perfect handmade treasures using both new and repurposed items. Plus, dive into an array of free-choice art supplies to bring your imaginative ideas to life.
Theatre for Tots
Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Art for Tots: The Art of Ruth Asawa
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Ruth Asawa and use wire to make abstract sculptures. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
MakerSpace Takeover: Make Your Own Gifts
Spark your creativity in MakerSpace this winter and design one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones! Explore a variety of materials and inspiring examples to design the perfect handmade treasures using both new and repurposed items. Plus, dive into an array of free-choice art supplies to bring your imaginative ideas to life.
Menorah Making with the Jewish Community Alliance
Special guest Marlena Lantos, Youth Programming and PJ Library Coordinator at the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) will host a Menorah-making activity. PJ Library is a program that sends high-quality, age appropriate, Jewish-themed books to children (birth through 8 years) in the mail each month, free of charge. Free choice art materials will also be available.
Storytime with Nolan
Designed for young audiences, this weekly storytime invites guests to listen to a live reading of curated children’s books, with fun opportunities for audience participation.
MakerSpace Takeover: Make Your Own Gifts
Spark your creativity in MakerSpace this winter and design one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones! Explore a variety of materials and inspiring examples to design the perfect handmade treasures using both new and repurposed items. Plus, dive into an array of free-choice art supplies to bring your imaginative ideas to life.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Science for Tots: Circle Round
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Circle-round for our month of shape-themed Science for Tots! During our three weeks of shape exploration, we will explore 2D and 3D shapes as we spray paint objects, play a shape scavenger hunt, and make a shape-filled cityscape.
During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.
Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together. Limited capacity to ensure materials and staff-to-participant ratio.
Visiting Scientist: Veterinarian Dr. Lisa Benson
Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or do laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together we will explore veterinary tools like a stethoscope, use a microscope, and use your imagination to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.
MakerSpace Takeover: Make Your Own Gifts
Spark your creativity in MakerSpace this winter and design one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones! Explore a variety of materials and inspiring examples to design the perfect handmade treasures using both new and repurposed items. Plus, dive into an array of free-choice art supplies to bring your imaginative ideas to life.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
MakerSpace Takeover: Make Your Own Gifts
Spark your creativity in MakerSpace this winter and design one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones! Explore a variety of materials and inspiring examples to design the perfect handmade treasures using both new and repurposed items. Plus, dive into an array of free-choice art supplies to bring your imaginative ideas to life.
Celebrate the Solstice: Self-Guided Lantern Walk
Welcome the darkest time of year and celebrate the return of the light with a special musical lantern walk. Create a simple, colorful lantern in our Atrium, then make your way through the Museum & Theatre’s outdoor labyrinth. Included with Admission.
MakerSpace Takeover: Make Your Own Gifts
Spark your creativity in MakerSpace this winter and design one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones! Explore a variety of materials and inspiring examples to design the perfect handmade treasures using both new and repurposed items. Plus, dive into an array of free-choice art supplies to bring your imaginative ideas to life.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winter Break at CMTM!
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is the perfect place for indoor educational fun this winter break. Get your energy out in the indoor climber, attend a theatrical performance in Maddy’s Theatre, make & create in the MakerSpace, or meet real ocean and freshwater creatures from the entire Maine watershed. Museum visits run in three hours sessions from 9am-4pm. Each day highlights a variety of educational, hands-on activities in addition to exploring the exhibits. Please check the chalkboard upon arrival for a full list of times and activities.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Celebrate the Solstice
Gather, sing, and celebrate the return of light with an outdoor solstice celebration on the CMTM Gather Lawn! Create a celestial puppet in the Atrium, then join the group sing-along outside. Enjoy a performance featuring Shoestring Theatre's large sculptural sun and moon puppets.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Closed 12/24
CMTM will be closed today, Tuesday, December 24th. Regular hours resume on Thursday December 26th.
Closed 12/24
CMTM will be closed today, Wednesday, December 25th. Regular hours resume on Thursday December 26th.
Winter Break at CMTM!
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is the perfect place for indoor educational fun this winter break. Get your energy out in the indoor climber, attend a theatrical performance in Maddy’s Theatre, make & create in the MakerSpace, or meet real ocean and freshwater creatures from the entire Maine watershed. Museum visits run in three hours sessions from 9am-4pm. Each day highlights a variety of educational, hands-on activities in addition to exploring the exhibits. Please check the chalkboard upon arrival for a full list of times and activities.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Winnie-the-Pooh - Closing Show!
Christopher Robin just moved to London from his house in the country, and misses his former home. Despite a new friend knocking on the door and asking him to play, Christopher Robin prefers to shut himself in and not play with anyone. His father A.A. Milne has another plan, and tells him the story of a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh living in the hundred acre woods. These stories of friendship and adventure inspire a change in perspective, an opportunity for play and a new friendship to bloom in the city.
Play Your Way: New Year's Eve Indoor Beach Party
At this month's Play Your Way, we're ringing in the New Year with a special indoor seaside celebration! Meet real sea creatures like sea stars and anemones, create a sea star wand in MakerSpace, and stop by the snack shack for a summer-themed treat. Then, countdown to 2025 with a special interactive performance and Sea Star Drop in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. CMTM is open to the general public from 10am-4pm for more indoor beach party fun. Play Your Way families are welcome to stay past 10am but please note that it will be a festive and full atmosphere!
New Year's Eve Beach Party
Celebrate the new year with a special indoor seaside celebration! Meet real sea creatures like sea stars and anemones, create a sea star wand in MakerSpace, and stop by the snack shack for a summer-themed treat. Then, countdown to 2025 with a special interactive performance and Sea Star Drop in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre!
Tool Time in MakerSpace
This special Friday MakerSpace session features an exciting opportunity to try out tools like a screwdriver, drill, driver, or hammer. Guided by a MakerSpace staff member, you will learn about safe hand tool use with wood. Free-choice materials are also available. An adult guardian must be present.
Theatre for Tots
Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences and their families, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.
Art for Tots: The Art of Mbongeni Buthelezi
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Mbongeni Buthelezi and their art form of making portraits out of recycled plastic. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Meet a Therapy Dog
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.
Science for Tots: Weather Wonders
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. This month, drop in for weather-themed exploration! Learn all about the elements around us through sensory experiments. Flow through a dramatic water cycle, paint on snow and ice, and experiment with wind with a mini Bernoulli blower. During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together.
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio is a unique opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of the MakeSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week, designed for young artists & makers. Included with Admission.
Tool Time in MakerSpace
This special Friday MakerSpace session features an exciting opportunity to try out tools like a screwdriver, drill, driver, or hammer. Guided by a MakerSpace staff member, you will learn about safe hand tool use with wood. Free-choice materials are also available. An adult guardian must be present.
Saturday STEM Challenge
Work individually or in a group to design and build a tower out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Sunday STEM Challenge
Work individually or in a group to design and build a tower out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Theatre for Tots
Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences and their families, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.
Art for Tots: The Art of Willem De Kooning
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Dutch-American Willem De Kooning and their abstract expressionist painting style. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Dollar Day at CMTM
Open the door to imagination and play for ONE dollar! Dollar Day$ are part of CMTM’s ongoing work and commitment to eliminate barriers families might face in taking full advantage of the facility. Thank you to WEX for their generous sponsorship of Dollar Day$ and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM). Dollar Day$ admission applies to children and their caregivers. A child must accompany adult visitors.
Science for Tots: Weather Wonders
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. This month, drop in for weather-themed exploration! Learn all about the elements around us through sensory experiments. Flow through a dramatic water cycle, paint on snow and ice, and experiment with wind with a mini Bernoulli blower. During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together.
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio is a unique opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of the MakeSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week, designed for young artists & makers. Included with Admission.
Tool Time in MakerSpace
This special Friday MakerSpace session features an exciting opportunity to try out tools like a screwdriver, drill, driver, or hammer. Guided by a MakerSpace staff member, you will learn about safe hand tool use with wood. Free-choice materials are also available. An adult guardian must be present.
Saturday STEM Challenge
Work individually or in a group to design and build a tower out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Sunday STEM Challenge
Work individually or in a group to design and build a tower out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Art for Tots: The Art of Suzy Lee
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Korean picture book creator Suzy Lee. Inspired by Suzy’s work in Wave and other wordless picture books, we will create art using charcoal and blue paint. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Science for Tots: Weather Wonders
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. This month, drop in for weather-themed exploration! Learn all about the elements around us through sensory experiments. Flow through a dramatic water cycle, paint on snow and ice, and experiment with wind with a mini Bernoulli blower. During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together.
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio is a unique opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of the MakeSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week, designed for young artists & makers. Included with Admission.
Tool Time in MakerSpace
This special Friday MakerSpace session features an exciting opportunity to try out tools like a screwdriver, drill, driver, or hammer. Guided by a MakerSpace staff member, you will learn about safe hand tool use with wood. Free-choice materials are also available. An adult guardian must be present.
Hibernation Celebration
Explore how Maine animals survive and thrive in the winter through art, science, and storytelling with this warm and indoor celebration! Some animals sleep for months and wake when it’s finally warm, while others simply slow down and eat less. Some even freeze solid until spring. Learn about all forms of hibernation during hands-on activities.
Hibernation Celebration
Explore how Maine animals survive and thrive in the winter through art, science, and storytelling with this warm and indoor celebration! Some animals sleep for months and wake when it’s finally warm, while others simply slow down and eat less. Some even freeze solid until spring. Learn about all forms of hibernation during hands-on activities.
Theatre for Tots
Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences and their families, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.
Art for Tots: The Art of Leo Lionni
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will explore the work of children’s book writer and illustrator Leo Lionni. Visitors will have the opportunity to create torn-paper landscapes inspired by the illustrations in Frederick and Pezzettino! Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Science for Tots: Weather Wonders
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. This month, drop in for weather-themed exploration! Learn all about the elements around us through sensory experiments. Flow through a dramatic water cycle, paint on snow and ice, and experiment with wind with a mini Bernoulli blower. During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together.
Tool Time in MakerSpace
This special Friday MakerSpace session features an exciting opportunity to try out tools like a screwdriver, drill, driver, or hammer. Guided by a MakerSpace staff member, you will learn about safe hand tool use with wood. Free-choice materials are also available. An adult guardian must be present.
Pete the Cat - Opening Show!
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat (ASL Interpreted)
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Meet a Therapy Dog
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat (ASL Interpreted)
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Pete the Cat - Closing Show!
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites, and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue! Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Red Riding Hood
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
Meet a Therapy Dog
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress - Opening Show!
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Meet a Therapy Dog
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (ASL Interpreted)
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (ASL Interpreted)
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress - Closing Show
Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”
Meet a Therapy Dog
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.
Theatre for Tots: Special Guest Portland Ballet
Sing, pretend, and dance! At today’s Theatre for Tots, join our special guest teacher from Portland Ballet to move your body to music. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.
Aquarium Tour
Travel from the mountains to the sea during our Guided Aquarium Tour! Join a CMTM staff member at the Creek Tank and work your way around the River, the Pond, the Tide Pool, and the Wharf Tank. You'll see fish, turtles, sea stars, and maybe even a few surprises as your tour guide shares facts about animals and our local watershed along the way.
Closed 11/28
CMTM will be closed today, Thursday November 28th. Regular hours resume on Friday November 29th.
Theatre for Tots
Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.
Dino Day: Sunday
Celebrate all things DINOSAUR during a special weekend of events designed for ages 2-7 and their caregivers. Visit MakerSpace and make your own small dino to take home or create fossils in an open art studio. Learn about a special reptile whose ancestors lived in the age of dinosaurs 200 million years ago—featuring live turtles in CMTM's aquarium. Experience some dinosaur theatre in a Pop-Up Performance that will absolutely NOT have a live dinosaur on stage, as CMTM has yet to invent time travel. Visit anytime during this themed weekend to experience dino fun, art, science, and theatre! Dino Day is presented with generous support from Bissell Brothers.
Dino Day: Saturday
Celebrate all things DINOSAUR during a special weekend of events designed for ages 2-7 and their caregivers. Visit MakerSpace and make your own small dino to take home or create fossils in an open art studio. Learn about a special reptile whose ancestors lived in the age of dinosaurs 200 million years ago—featuring live turtles in CMTM's aquarium. Experience some dinosaur theatre in a Pop-Up Performance that will absolutely NOT have a live dinosaur on stage, as CMTM has yet to invent time travel. Visit anytime during this themed weekend to experience dino fun, art, science, and theatre! Dino Day is presented with generous support from Bissell Brothers.
Aquarium Tour
Travel from the mountains to the sea during our Guided Aquarium Tour! Join a CMTM staff member at the Creek Tank and work your way around the River, the Pond, the Tide Pool, and the Wharf Tank. You'll see fish, turtles, sea stars, and maybe even a few surprises as your tour guide shares facts about animals and our local watershed along the way.
Science for Tots: Dinos
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Roar! This month for Science for Tots we are all about dinos! Each week in November will explore dinosaurs in a tot-friendly way through activities such as making playdough trace fossil footprints, “cracking” baking soda and vinegar dinosaur eggs, stomping like a dinosaur, and more!
During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.
Storytime with Nolan
Designed for young audiences, this weekly storytime invites guests to listen to a live reading of curated children’s books, with fun opportunities for audience participation.
Art for Tots: The Art of Oge Mora
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This Wednesday, we will focus on collage artist and storyteller Oge Mora, a featured illustrator in our Lunder Arts and Culture Gallery and creator of the children's book Thank You, Omu! We will work with cut-paper and glue to craft our own colorful creations. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Theatre for Tots
Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.
How Humpback Whales Eat
Become a whale scientist to learn about some of the ocean’s biggest creatures: humpback whales! Explore whale anatomy, observe some real whale artifacts, and discover what it takes to be a filter feeder with a water filtering experiment!
Play Your Way
Play Your Way is on the way! Mark your calendar for this regularly scheduled event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, designed for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key experience. It's an ideal time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, connect with other families, and see if it’s the right fit for you and your loved ones.
CANCELED - Visiting Scientist: Veterinarian Dr. Lisa Benson
Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or do laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together we will explore veterinary tools like a stethoscope, use a microscope, and use your imagination to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.
Science for Tots: Dinos
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Roar! This month for Science for Tots we are all about dinos! Each week in November will explore dinosaurs in a tot-friendly way through activities such as making playdough trace fossil footprints, “cracking” baking soda and vinegar dinosaur eggs, stomping like a dinosaur, and more!
During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.
Storytime with Nolan
Designed for young audiences, this weekly storytime invites guests to listen to a live reading of curated children’s books, with fun opportunities for audience participation.
Faces of Belonging: Building a Portrait of Community with Artist in Residence Lisa DiFranza
Create a collaborative 3D mixed-media mural with CMTM Artist in Residence Lisa DiFranza. Add a portrait of yourself or a loved one, a treasured item or object, or spell-out words and phrases as we explore and celebrate Belonging and Community through art creation and expression. Stop by to add one small creation to the mural or stay for the whole process! Designed for all ages. Artists and makers are also invited to make a portrait or other creation to take home. Free choice materials are also available during each session.
Art for Tots: The Art of Kevin Xiques
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Kevin Xiques, a self-taught abstract expressionist artist. Use layered squeegee techniques and acrylics to create big paintings. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Afterschool Experience: Geo Food Lab (Ages 5-7)
Do you know what rocks and rice-crispy treats have in common? Come find out as geology meets cooking in this special Afterschool class, exploring the earth by making edible and yummy treats. Make trace fossil crackers, strawberry volcanoes, layers of the earth parfait, sugar crystals, and rock cycle rice-crispy treats! Real science tools will accompany our exploration as we examine soil samples, examine CMTM’s rock and crystal collection, and check out replica dinosaur fossils. Geo Food Lab runs six weeks: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, and 12/17. 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm.
Afterschool Experience: Theatre Playmaking Squad - Top Secret! (Ages 8-10)
Something strange has happened at CMTM, and we need some secret agents to unravel the mystery. Be part of a squad of theatre-makers, grab a magnifying glass, and prepare for a super secret mission! Play games that inspire character development and world-building. We will share a brief performance with friends and families on the final class day. Theatre Playmaking Squad - Top Secret! runs six weeks: 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, and 12/17. 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm.
Faces of Belonging: Building a Portrait of Community with Artist in Residence Lisa DiFranza
Create a collaborative 3D mixed-media mural with CMTM Artist in Residence Lisa DiFranza. Add a portrait of yourself or a loved one, a treasured item or object, or spell-out words and phrases as we explore and celebrate Belonging and Community through art creation and expression. Stop by to add one small creation to the mural or stay for the whole process! Designed for all ages. Artists and makers are also invited to make a portrait or other creation to take home. Free choice materials are also available during each session.
Meet a Therapy Dog
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.