Explore the unique animals in our freshwater and saltwater habitats and discover the physical and behavioral adaptations they use to survive. Using human-made tools as props, we will imagine the features these animals rely on everyday. From freezing frogs to suctioning sea stars—what other amazing animal adaptations will we find?

Explore the unique animals in our freshwater and saltwater habitats and discover the physical and behavioral adaptations they use to survive. Using human-made tools as props, we will imagine the features these animals rely on everyday. From freezing frogs to suctioning sea stars—what other amazing animal adaptations will we find?

Manipulate pippettes, water, and curious fingers to find plastic animals hidden in the ice. Together we will use our senses and heat science to explore spring melt and the awakening of hibernating animals.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.

Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.

Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on the work of Kandinsky and his "Color Study: Square with Concentric Circles" piece. For Kandinsky, color meant much more than just a visual component to a picture; he believed color was the soul and essence of a work, and he was very interested in how colors affect each other.

Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we will focus on the work of Kandinsky and his "Color Study: Square with Concentric Circles" piece. For Kandinsky, color meant much more than just a visual component to a picture; He believed color was the soul and essence of a work, and he was very interested in how colors affect each other.

Free choice materials will also be available during this session.

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, dive deep into the ocean! Learn about the creatures and habitats right outside our door as we explore how whales eat, create a tidepool for a toy hermit crab, and investigate what’s in the sand with a sensory scavenger hunt.