February Break: Special Guests at CMTM
Mid-winter break in Maine calls for a warm place to play—and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine delivers!
While school’s out, come to CMTM to climb, create, explore, and learn all day long. Burn off extra energy in our indoor climber, get inspired in MakerSpace with interactive activities, and explore the exhibits throughout the building. Want to add a little Theatre magic? Catch a performance of STELLALUNA in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre (additional tickets required).
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!
Jurassic Jo's Dino Encounters
Sunday, February 15, 1 pm
Monday, February 16 , 11:30 am & 2:30 pm
Jurassic Jo's returns to CMTM for a series of fun opportunities to learn more about dinosaurs! These shows will feature a dino handler and an interactive dinosaur. Participants will have the chance to touch real dinosaur fossils, ask the dino handler questions, and maybe even pet a dinosaur!
Discover Creatures with Sparks' Ark
Thursday, February 19, 1 pm
See animals such as a sugar glider, chinchilla, owl, and boa in this interactive program that brings the outdoors in. Sparks’ Ark combines over 30 years of experience in wildlife care to educate and inspire curiosity. Through close-up encounters, participants gain a deeper understanding of animal behavior, habitats, and the importance of coexistence with local wildlife.
Elephant Toothpaste Demonstration with the USM Chemistry Club
Friday, February 20, 1 pm
Watch the USM Chem Club create a giant, fast-foaming “elephant toothpaste” eruption! This quick, colorful reaction shows how simple ingredients can make big chemistry happen. After the demo, stick around for a Q&A with the USM chemistry scientists to learn more about the world and profession of chemistry.
KindKids Music
Saturday, February 21, 1 pm
The Kind Kids Music Show: Cultivating a Community of Kindness and Creativity with original music by Rob Duquette and Amanda Panda, the founders of KindKids Music, featuring the Peaceful Puppet Pals and you! The Kind Kids Music show is highly interactive, seasonally themed, and appropriate for all ages. KindKids Music creates a community of kindness, support literacy development, social emotional skills, work on relationship building, bring mental health awareness, and promote wellness through music.