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THE PLACE FOR PLAY IN MAINE

At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), we set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play.

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Discover What Makes Us Special

 

New Facility

The building features over 30,000 square feet of exhibits spanning three floors and the Outdoor Adventure area. These spaces capture Maine’s distinctive and unique character, promoting exploration across various subjects such as STEM, the arts, and the diverse cultures and traditions that shape our community.

Group Visits

Planning a visit to the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine with your school or recreation group? We can’t wait to welcome you! Below, find information to help you plan your visit or field trip. Please complete the School Group Visit Interest Form below after reviewing the menu.

Interactive Exhibits

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine offers visitors interactive exhibits that have been designed to create experiential learning and fun at the same time. We offer a child-centered experience for the entire family.

Outreach

CMTM outreach programs provide a dynamic and engaging opportunity for students within the familiar setting of your classroom or center. This approach offers a valuable supplement to traditional classroom instruction, exposing students to interactive and hands-on learning that deepens their understanding of the subject matter.

Maddy’s Theatre

See our current season and reserve tickets to experience the power and magic of live theatre. Performances welcome children and family members of all abilities.

Afterschool Experiences

From exploring the interconnection between Maine's aquatic species to creating a show as a theatre ensemble, CMTM afterschool experiences are designed with the whole child in mind. Afterschool experiences foster collaboration, empathy, critical thinking, and self-awareness skills for children ages five to ten.

Upcoming Events

Get Involved

The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine thrives best when it is partnering with the community, hosting volunteers, bringing our members together, creating a staff team, and achieving our mission with your support! There are many ways that you can get involved: volunteering, working with us, partnering with us, donating, becoming a member, or attending an event.

We invite you to explore. We can’t wait to meet you!

Updates + Stories

Stories from the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine: Featured Blog Posts
We're Hiring! Director of Marketing and Communications
We're Hiring! Director of Marketing and Communications

We’re hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as the Director of Marketing & Communications. The Director of Marketing & Communications sets, guides, and implements the overall vision for the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)’s strategic marketing and communications efforts. This role is key to advancing CMTM’s mission, enhancing its reputation, and driving both earned and contributed revenue through compelling, audience-centered storytelling and robust digital and traditional marketing strategies. Application deadline: July 15, 2023, or until a candidate is found.

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Meet the Artist: An Interview with Jenna Gutierrez
Meet the Artist: An Interview with Jenna Gutierrez

Each season, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine invites an artist to help bring our theatre season to life through original artwork that captures the imagination of our audiences. For Season 102, we’re thrilled to showcase the vibrant, whimsical designs of illustrator and art educator Jenna Gutierrez. A former CMTM team member and current Boston-based art teacher, Jenna brings a playful, collage-inspired style rooted in her love of childhood cartoons, creative exploration, and arts education.

We caught up with Jenna to learn more about her journey, her creative process, and the inspiration behind her artwork for our 2025–2026 season, Tales of Togetherness.

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Our Commitment to Belonging and Joy
Our Commitment to Belonging and Joy

The month of June is a celebratory time filled with joy, love, and individuality. While we strive to embody these values throughout the year, Pride Month presents a unique opportunity to shine an even brighter rainbow of light on inclusion, self-expression, and community. At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we believe every child and family deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

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Meet the Playwrights of CMTM's 2025 Youth Playwriting Festival
Meet the Playwrights of CMTM's 2025 Youth Playwriting Festival

Here at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we believe young voices have the power to move, delight, and inspire us all. That’s why we’re so proud to present the 2025 Youth Playwriting Festival—an annual celebration of original plays written by young people for a family audience. These plays are filled with heart, humor, imagination, and truth — and they’ll be brought to life by our company of actors in Maddy’s Theatre this spring, May 31–June 1.

Get to know the incredible young playwrights whose stories will take center stage this year!

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Bid, Play, Give Back: Don’t Miss These Live & Silent Auction Highlights at the Imagination Ball!
Bid, Play, Give Back: Don’t Miss These Live & Silent Auction Highlights at the Imagination Ball!

Step into a world of imagination and impact at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s first-ever Imagination Ball! Whether you're joining us in person or bidding online, every bid you make supports play, learning, and belonging for all children through CMTM's Community Fund. Starting bidding now at: IMAGINATION BALL VIRTUAL AUCTION PAGE

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