We're serious about play at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.
Each day, we strive to provide children with enriching experiences that ignite their imaginations and inspire a love for learning. Finding exceptional community partners who believe in our mission and the power of play is essential to ensuring that experiences and tools that lead to creative exploration are made possible—partners like Hancock Lumber, a long-time CMTM supporter and community advocate.
Read MoreWhen the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine relocated from Free Street to Thompson’s Point and built “From the Mountains to the Sea”, one of the first animals to move in was Morty, our resident Musk Turtle. Several months later, Henry the Painted Turtle arrived, and while they seemed to get along at first, it quickly became clear that the two turtles had incompatible personalities and could not live in the same tank long term. Morty was moved to a different tank and introduced to Sappy, a young Spotted Turtle. Unfortunately this match too, was not meant to be. It became clear that Morty did not like other turtles.
Read MoreCMTM visitors are well acquainted with two of our resident turtles, Henry (Eastern Painted Turtle) and Morty (Musk Turtle). But did you know that CMTM is the caretaker of several other turtles who live behind the scenes? There’s Sappy (Spotted Turtle), Marie and Arnie (Eastern Box Turtles), and our newest friend, Baz (North American Wood Turtle)! Read on to learn more about this incredible reptile!
Read MoreSummer is here, and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s seasonal observation beehive is once again buzzing with activity! Read on to learn about our favorite pollinators.
Read MoreIt’s Exhibit Feature Friday! Our team at CMTM decided to give each exhibit the spotlight it deserves, and is dedicating Fridays to highlighting a new exhibit, diving a little deeper into the WHY and HOW behind each playful space and experience. This week’s featured exhibit is Outdoor Adventure!
Read MoreIt’s Exhibit Feature Friday! Our team at CMTM decided to give each exhibit the spotlight it deserves, and is dedicating Fridays to highlighting a new exhibit, diving a little deeper into the WHY and HOW behind each playful space and experience. This week’s featured exhibit is Ramp Up!
Read MoreIt’s Exhibit Feature Friday! Our team at CMTM decided to give each exhibit the spotlight it deserves, and is dedicating Fridays to highlighting a new exhibit, diving a little deeper into the WHY and HOW behind each playful space and experience. This week’s featured exhibit is Maddy’s Theatre!
Read MoreIt’s Exhibit Feature Friday! Our team at CMTM decided to give each exhibit the spotlight it deserves, and is dedicating Fridays to highlighting a new exhibit, diving a little deeper into the WHY and HOW behind each playful space and experience. This week’s featured exhibit is the Dress Up Theatrel!
Read MoreIt’s Exhibit Feature Friday! Our team at CMTM decided to give each exhibit the spotlight it deserves, and is dedicating Fridays to highlighting a new exhibit, diving a little deeper into the WHY and HOW behind each playful space and experience. This week’s featured exhibit is Meet Our Neighbors: The Korean Language School!
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