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At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), we set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play.
Hours of Operation*
Monday: open to members - 10 am - 1 pm
Tuesday: closed to all
Wednesday to Sunday: open to all - 9 am - 4 pm
* Please note: Events, holidays, and school breaks may impact these hours. Additionally, CMTM offers professional, family-friendly theatre productions and afterschool experiences, which are ticketed separately from museum visits.
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The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine Afterschool Experiences are designed with the whole child in mind. From exploring the interconnection between Maine's aquatic species to creating a show as a theatre ensemble, these experiences foster collaboration, empathy, critical thinking, and self-awareness skills.
Upcoming Events
Dive into the world of stories with daily pop-up storytimes, meet real children's book authors during our special guest appearances on Thursday and Sunday, and explore the artistry behind the books with our Art for Tots sessions highlighting illustrators' work. Plus, unleash your creativity in our MakerSpace with a week-long Make-Your-Own-Book takeover. It's a celebration of reading and creativity you won't want to miss!
Join the MakerSpace team for a hands-on class focused on a different artist each week. Children ages 2-5 & their caregivers will experiment with the mediums and styles of well-known and emerging artists.
Celebrate the joy of books in MakerSpace during Children's Book Week at CMTM! We're diving into bookmaking, from accordion and comic books to charming tiny books. Plus, each session offers a selection of free choice materials for your creations. Don't miss this chance to explore, create, and take home your very own book!
Join us for the Science for Tots series! This is a weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experience a different activity based on the theme of the month. Do you like science and art? This month, we will explore science through big, messy art projects. We will paint with colorful bubbles, mix colors through fizzy baking soda reactions, and explore texture by making our own paintbrushes. We recommend coming in clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
Celebrate Children's Book Week at CMTM with an engaging storytime suitable for all ages. Listen, move around, and have fun!
Celebrate Children's Book Week at CMTM with a special book cover art activity! Have you ever dreamed of creating your own book cover or do you have a new story idea? Visit with CMTM team members in the IDEXX STEM Learning Hub to design your cover and discuss your story concepts. Join this fun activity and bring your book ideas to life!
Celebrate the joy of books in MakerSpace during Children's Book Week at CMTM! We're diving into bookmaking, from accordion and comic books to charming tiny books. Plus, each session offers a selection of free choice materials for your creations. Don't miss this chance to explore, create, and take home your very own book!
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In the News
On Sunday, the Children's Museum and Theater of Maine hosted local authors to share their books for the special week.
Madeleine Corson, a former media executive and board member for the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, died Monday after battling cancer. Corson was the former Chair of the Board of Guy Gannett Communications and a long-term member of the Museum & Theatre Board of Directors.
She was the executive who gave hugs to all her employees. The fierce advocate for family-owned businesses even after she sold her own. The generous benefactor who delighted in introducing children to the arts, especially theater.
It’s almost time for the Solar Eclipse! “News Center Maine’s United in Totality” team stopped by the museum this week to learn about the exciting programs being offered by the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds as the state of Maine prepares for Monday’s eclipse.
The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine announces an opportunity for budding playwrights aged 17 and under to submit their original plays to the upcoming Youth Play Festival on June 1 and 2, 2024. The festival, which kicks off the 101st children’s theatre season, aims to ignite a passion for theatre and nurture the imaginative talents of young writers.
Join Watts Hall Community Arts and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine for a captivating rendition of "‘Charlotte’s Web’ — a story of friendship and hope.
Updates + Stories
CMTM’s Merritt Holman has been honored by Governor Janet Mills and Volunteer Maine as the 2024 Young Maine Volunteer of the Year! Merritt, a high school sophomore, was awarded this honor in recognition of her extensive volunteer work in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre.
The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is seeking theatrical production designers for our 2025 mainstage season with experience in both design and execution in scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, props, puppets, and/or projections. Submission deadline: June 30, 2024.
Seeking Adult Actors for the 2024 - 2025 Season in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an Actor in the 2024-2025 theatre season at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM). Submission deadline: May 31, 2024.
Seeking Stage Managers for the 2024 - 2025 Season in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as a Stage Manager in the 2024-2025 theatre season at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM). Job Application Deadline: June 15, 2024, or until a candidate is found.
It is with heavy hearts that the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine family mourns the loss of Madeleine G. Corson—our biggest cheerleader, generous benefactor, stalwart supporter, and dearest friend.