If your kids seem like they’re growing overnight, wait until you meet Klaus! Our Atlantic Rock Crab recently surprised the CMTM team with a dramatic molt — emerging from his old shell nearly twice his original size. Like all crustaceans, Klaus sheds his exoskeleton to grow, revealing a soft new shell that hardens over time. You can find Klaus in From the Mountains to the Sea on the 3rd Floor — come say hi and see his impressive new look for yourself!
Read MoreDiscover the incredible journey of Gary the American Eel and explore stories of science, culture, and conservation at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
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 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.
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 MoreMeet CMTM therapy dogs Bruce, Millie, Meadow, and Louise Cheese. These furry friends visit once a month to make new friends, listen to stories, and give lots of love to guests of all ages!
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 MoreYou can visit the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine daily to check out a Casco Bay Touch Tank program. Catch a crab, test for salinity, and search for microscopic creatures hiding in plain sight, all while discovering the interconnected nature of life on earth.
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