Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine kicks off 2026 with indoor beach bash

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) is inviting families to dive into the new year with their New Year's Indoor Beach Party. Attendees can meet real sea creatures like sea stars and anemones, craft a sea star wand in the MakerSpace, and grab a treat at the snack shack. The festivities will culminate with a countdown to 2026, featuring a special interactive performance and a Sea Star Drop in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. You can book a two-hour party timeslot. Reservations are required to guarantee admission.

WGME 13Hannah DalyJanuary 13, 2026New Year's Eve

Celebrate love, kindness, and self-appreciation at Maine Children's Museum

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your kids to celebrate, it's Love Week at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.

It's a week to celebrate love, kindness, and self-appreciation.

In this segment, Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine executive director Julie Butcher Pezzino tells us more about Love Week.

WGME 13Communications OfficeFebruary 10, 2025Love Week, News

Children's citizenship ceremony held in Portland

A "children's citizenship ceremony" was held at the Children's Museum and Theater of Maine.

WGME 13Shultzie WillowsDecember 9, 2022WGME, CBS, Channel 13, Citizenship Ceremony

Citizenship ceremony held at Children's Museum of Maine

A special citizenship ceremony for kids was held here at the Museum & Theatre! The kids who became citizens were from seven different countries.

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WGME 13Arielle WalrathOctober 31, 2019

Children's Museum of Maine moving to Thompson's Point

The Children's Museum of Maine is moving from downtown Portland to Thompson's Point.

The museum director says the new facility will have double the space for exhibits, which will include water and nature exploration, physics and STEM related activities and a large community exhibit.

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WGME 13Arielle WalrathOctober 16, 2019

30 children become American citizens in Portland

Thirty children became American citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine in Portland.

WGME 13Arielle WalrathJanuary 11, 2018

Children get a chance to sample bugs

The WGME 13 team stopped by to check out our Bug Fest, sponsored by Ehrlich Pest Control. Kids (and adults!) got a chance to eat bugs, see a bug show, and talk to bug experts!

WGME 13Arielle WalrathJuly 23, 2016

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