Dinosaur Day(s) at CMTM
Dinosaur Day(s) at CMTM
It is time to stomp, tromp, and romp around the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) as we celebrate #Dinovember and all things prehistoric for Dinosaur Day(s), November 20 and 21, 2022!
At CMTM, we are big fans of dinosaurs! Understanding these ancient animals requires a bit of imagination, a healthy dose of scientific thinking, and a whole lot of wonder. Dinosaurs are often a developmental touchpoint for curiosity, inquiry, and creative play. Colin Marshall, Live Exhibits Coordinator with CMTM shared, "Dinosaurs are important because they were greater than us, and they are no longer here. They teach humility."
On Sunday, November 20 (General Admission) and Monday, November 21 (Members), families are invited to a day devoted to all things Dinosaurs! Visitors can expect a suite of dino-themed activities designed to delight young paleontologists that include crafts, games, and interactive exploration. Activities are scheduled throughout the day on all three floors of the Museum & Theatre and are Free With Admission.
“Dinosaurs are important because they were greater than us, and they are no longer here. They teach humility.”
Dinosaur Day highlights include:
MakerSpace:
Design, make, and wear your own dino feet and claws at the workbench. Create a spiky dino crown or tail to complete your own dinosaur wearables for Dino Day.
Maddy’s Theatre:
Lights, Camera, DINOSAUR! Journey back in time to the late Cretaceous period, and help a team of dino-documentarians track a T-Rex - for science!
IDEXX Classroom:
Explore just how wildly gigantic and teeny-tiny some dinosaurs really were! Join the fun for this Actual Size program and compare your feet with a humongous T-Rex, study the massive mouth of a Megalodon, and even dance with a dino!
Aquarium:
Visit our display of dinosaur fossil replicas and other natural specimens and get up close to a T-Rex jaw, a Stegosaurus tail spike, and teeth from a Mammoth, a Mastodon, and a Megalodon.
Outdoor Play Area:
You may find a dinosaur bone while you are digging in the sandbox! Pretend to be a paleontologist searching for fossils as you play in the sand. Make sure to hide the bones when you're done for the next explorer to find!
There are two opportunities to experience Dinosaur Day:
November 20, 9 am - 4 pm (ages 2-9): Discover the prehistoric world during this special celebration!
Discover the prehistoric world during this special celebration designed for ages 2-9 and their caregivers.
Dinosaur-themed activities will be repeated throughout the day.
Free With Admission for visit sessions and free for museum members.
Reservations are highly recommended. Plan your visit below.
November 21, 10 am - 1 pm (ages 0-5): Explore the prehistoric world during this event created for ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Dinosaur-themed activities will repeat throughout the morning.
Free for members. Not a member? Join today!
Plan your visit below.