Here at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), we believe that curiosity inspires children to explore, build empathy, and connect with others. Learning fueled by curiosity leads to a deeper understanding of self and the world around us, and what better way to spark curiosity in young minds than by introducing them to professionals who are passionate about sharing their love of their field of study?
Read MoreCMTM is seeking a Visitor Services Assistant (Temporary, Part-time). The primary responsibility of the Visitor Services Assistant is ensuring a high-quality visitor experience at the front desk and assisting with museum & theatre operations. This temporary position reports to the Visitor Services Manager and runs from Sunday, June 15, 2026 through Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Read MoreThe Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) invites artists or artist teams to submit proposals for a featured mural in the IDEXX STEM Learning Hub. This project seeks to celebrate Wabanaki homeland waterways— and the specific Abenaki watershed from the mountains of Bethel, across Sebago Lake and the Presumpscot River, all the way to Casco Bay, all without Western place names.
Read MoreThe Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) seeks designers for our 2027 Maddy’s Theatre Mainstage Season, running from June 2026-May 2027. The Maddy’s Theatre Mainstage Season will consist of four productions, taking place in July/August, December, February, and April.
Read MoreThe Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) seeks production Directors, Musical Directors, Choreographers and Dramaturgs for the upcoming 2026-2027 mainstage Children’s Theatre Season. Our Mainstage Season includes Theatre for Young Audiences performed by an ensemble of adult actors as well as Intergenerational Productions performed by adult actors mentoring youth actors in our community. All performances are intended for family audiences and will include casts of varying skill levels.
Read MoreApril Break in Maine calls for a warm place to play—and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine delivers!
Read on to learn about the special guests who will be visiting CMTM, and click here to plan your visit.
Read MoreCMTM is thrilled to bring the swampy, silly world of SHREK THE MUSICAL: Theatre for Young Audiences Version to life onstage this spring, running in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre from March 28 - April 26, 2026. We spoke with Juliet Tasker, director of SHREK THE MUSICAL: Theatre for Young Audiences Version, about her experience working on this production. Read on to learn about her background, her inspiration for this production, and why theatre is a space where everyone belongs.
Read MoreEvery spring in Maine, hundreds of thousands of amphibians awaken to leave their underground homes in the pouring rain to journey to vernal pools, an event known as Big Night. Salamanders and frogs can travel up to half a mile, crossing roads throughout the state to begin the next phase of amphibious life cycles.
From March 20-22, celebrate this upcoming natural phenomenon with special programming exploring amphibious life! Act out the life of a frog, make a home for a pretend salamander, and create a jumping frog and a mini pond in MakerSpace–can your frog jump into or over the pond? Read on to learn about all the exciting experiences headed your way!
Read MoreMid-winter break in Maine calls for a warm place to play—and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine delivers! Every day of the week features special, educator-led activities designed to spark curiosity—from creative builds and art projects to up-close encounters with real ocean creatures from Maine’s watershed. There’s always something new to discover!
Read on to learn about the special guests who will be visiting CMTM, and click here to plan your visit.
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