Casting Notice! Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an actor in the 2025 theatre season at the the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)! Application deadline: May 3 (or until the position is filled).
Read MoreThe Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is thrilled to announce the return of the Flying Colors Benefit Art Auction on Friday, May 10, 2024. This 21+ event promises to be an unforgettable night, celebrating local artists and supporting the organization's Community Fund.
Read MoreWe’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as a Part-Time Exhibits Assistant, responsible for the daily care and operation of indoor and outdoor exhibits, including ball and water play areas. Exhibits Assistants are integral to the daily operations of the Museum & Theatre as they ensure the exhibits are on and ready for visitors, keep the exhibits running smoothly, ensure exhibits are safe and clean for visitors, and assist with mechanical and carpentry needs of the team.
If you've attended a special event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, you've experienced firsthand the care and detail poured into each occasion. Behind the scenes, countless ideas, resources, and dedicated individuals collaborate to ensure each event is truly unforgettable. Today, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Gorham Savings Bank (GSB), our Special Events Season Sponsor for 2023-2024, for their partnership and support in helping to bring these magical events to life. GSB has played a pivotal role in making family-friendly and accessible play a reality for thousands of children in our community.
Read MoreWe’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as a Marketing & Communications Intern, a position that assists the Marketing & Communications department by engaging in various tasks and offering support, all while gaining valuable hands-on experience with an organization dedicated to fostering children's healthy development through play-based learning.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 13, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine was honored at the Visit Portland Annual Meeting for our dedication to embodying the authentic spirit of the Greater Portland region with the prestigious 2024 Hospitality + Tourism Excellence Award.
Read MoreWe’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as an Exhibits Manager, responsible for overseeing the daily care, operation, and maintenance of Museum and Theatre exhibits and new design, fabrication, and construction. Reporting to the Director of Education and Exhibits, the Exhibits Manager manages the exhibits team, overseeing exhibit remediation design and construction, handling all exhibit maintenance and cleaning operations, and managing future exhibit design and fabrication. Application deadline: April 2, 2024.
Read MoreRequest for Proposals: CMTM is accepting proposals for our next Artist in Residence! Artists are invited into the museum to create a hands-on creative opportunity for & with children, families & caregivers. The residency theme for late fall is: Belonging. This broad term is open to the Artist in Residence to define as part of their proposal and how they will bring this term into their collaborative work with our visitors.
Read MoreAs winter overstays its welcome, I find solace in the anticipation of spring and summer, eagerly awaiting the signs of their arrival. For some, spring announces its presence with the melodious chirping of birds or the sight of fresh leaves adorning trees. However, for me, the true harbinger of spring is the deafening chorus of Maine's tiniest frogs, the spring peepers, and The Big Night.
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