Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

It's time for a Saturday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Join Us for a Special Post-Show Talkback with OUT Maine! After the 3 pm performance on April 5, 2025, stay for an engaging talkback at 4 pm with the cast of "Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" and our community partner, OUT Maine.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

It's time for a Sunday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

We are going on an imaginary walk through the forest to observe what’s on the forest floor. Explore natural materials that make up this living ecosystem and take time to notice the small details of this world.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

CMTM is closed on Tuesdays. We look forward to welcoming you another day!

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’ll focus on the work of mosaic artist, Caroline Jeriwala. She gives new life to broken pieces of crockery in her large-scale mosaics. Visitors will have the opportunity to design their own take-home mosaics.

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.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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’ll focus on the mosaic work of Caroline Jeriwala & how she gives new life to broken pieces of crockery through her art. Use small pieces of colored tile to design your own mosaic.

Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.

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.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Open Art Studio is a midday opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of Makerspace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week. It is designed for young artists and makers. This week, use soft foil sheets to make an animal, person, or plant.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Let’s work together to make bins of ocean-colored slime with basic ingredients. We will add ocean animals and washable paint to create a fully immersive experience. Please note: this is not a take-home activity.

Let’s meet for collaborative art-making! Use paint sticks to create on MakerSpace tables with other museum visitors. Try painting with a vibrant collection of paint sticks to create colorful works of art. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Let’s work together to make bins of ocean-colored slime with basic ingredients. We will add ocean animals and washable paint to create a fully immersive experience. Please note: this is not a take-home activity.

Let’s meet for collaborative art-making! Use paint sticks to create on MakerSpace tables with other museum visitors. Try painting with a vibrant collection of paint sticks to create colorful works of art. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Work together to unearth fossils in a sensory fossil dig. Feel the bumps on an ammonite, compare your teeth to that of a T-Rex, and try out magnetic fossil puzzles.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

CMTM is closed on Tuesdays. We look forward to welcoming you another day!

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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 Ed Emberly, a picture book author-illustrator famous for thumbprint art. Using paint, stamps, and our fingers and thumbs, we will create our own goofy creatures and abstract images.

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 Ed Emberly, a picture book author-illustrator famous for thumbprint art. Using paint, stamps, and our fingers and thumbs, we will create our own illustrations and abstract images. 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.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Art Studio is a midday opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week. It is designed for young artists and makers. This week, choose from a collection of stamps and stencils to make works of art.

Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or perform laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together, we will practice using a microscope, explore veterinary tools such as stethoscopes, and use our imaginations to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.

Play Your Way is a monthly playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), designed for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Down Syndrome, or other challenges. This month, we’re hosting a sensory-friendly egg hunt!

A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, and we need help collecting them! Search for colorful dino eggs throughout the exhibits. Stop by MakerSpace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish out the celebration.

A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, and we need help collecting them!

Search for colorful dino eggs throughout the exhibits. Stop by MakerSpace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish out the celebration.

All dino egg hunters will receive a special DINO-TASTIC tote bag, courtesy of presenting sponsor L.L.Bean, for their eggs and dinosaur art creations. Please leave other bags, buckets, or baskets at home.

Eggs are stuffed with toddler-friendly toys and include non-candy options. Adult supervision when opening eggs is required.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, and we need help collecting them!

Search for colorful dino eggs, and try your luck at the golden dino egg challenge. Stop by MakerSpace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish out the celebration.

Please note MOST treats have small parts and may not be not suitable for children under 3 years as they may become choking hazards.

All dino egg hunters will receive a special DINO-TASTIC tote bag, courtesy of presenting sponsor L.L.Bean, for their eggs and dinosaur art creations. Please leave other bags, buckets, or baskets at home.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, and we need help collecting them!

Search for colorful dino eggs, and try your luck at the golden dino egg challenge. Stop by MakerSpace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish out the celebration.

Please note MOST treats have small parts and may not be not suitable for children under 3 years as they may become choking hazards.

All dino egg hunters will receive a special DINO-TASTIC tote bag, courtesy of presenting sponsor L.L.Bean, for their eggs and dinosaur art creations. Please leave other bags, buckets, or baskets at home.

Build a reflective tabletop playscape with mirrored blocks and arches. What will shine and what will reflect? Your magical world will come to life with small figures whose images will elongate and shorten depending on your design.

Build a reflective tabletop playscape with mirrored blocks and arches. What will shine and what will reflect? Your magical world will come to life with small figures whose images will elongate and shorten depending on your design.

Meet a special guest ambassador turtle and explore turtle habitats near us! Engage in dramatic play to act out key aspects of a turtle’s life, then use natural and recycled materials to create a pretend turtle habitat. We will discover more about a turtle’s home in the forest ecosystem through scientific observation, movement, and creative, immersive activities.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Observe sea stars' tube feet and then use suction cups, pipe cleaners, and mini plungers to engineer a sea star strong enough to open a toy mussel (one of a sea star's favorite snacks!).

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Meet a special guest ambassador turtle and explore turtle habitats near us! Engage in dramatic play to act out key aspects of a turtle’s life, then use natural and recycled materials to create a pretend turtle habitat. We will discover more about a turtle’s home in the forest ecosystem through scientific observation, movement, and creative, immersive activities.

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Explore the natural textures of the world and create your own paintbrushes using moss, pine needles, leaves, flowers, and pinecones.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

CMTM is closed on Tuesdays. We look forward to welcoming you another day!

Discover the world on your tastebuds as we cook with food from biomes around the globe. We’ll stop at the desert to stir up agave lemonade, scale the mountains to make blueberry muffins, tip-toe into the ocean to make toasted seaweed chips, and more! In addition to cooking and snacking, we will see how the native wildlife in the aquarium are similar or different from those in the biomes we explore.

Kitchen Explorers runs five weeks: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, and 5/27

It’s our chance to dive deep beneath the waves at CMTM and discover what kind of creatures lurk in the darkest depths. Be part of a squad of theatre-makers and get ready to hop aboard a submarine to discover an under-the-sea adventure. Play games that inspire character development and world-building, and work together to create an original story all about what happens beneath the ocean. We will share a brief performance with friends and families on the final class day.

This class runs five weeks: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, and 5/27

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’ll focus on the work of Judith Scott. Scott created sculptures using yarn, twine, and strips of fabric to wrap and knot around an array of mundane objects she discovered around her. Using found and curated materials, we will make our own sculptures to take home.

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’ll focus on the work of Judith Scott. Scott created sculptures using yarn, twine, and strips of fabric to wrap and knot around an array of mundane objects she discovered around her.

Your imagination is the limit as we create art on a big and messy scale. Explore painting with moving objects, sculpt clay, and conduct a fizzing colorful eruption! Join us for these activities and more as we engage our hands and creativity in the process of making. Makers will get to use the tools and materials of CMTM’s MakerSpace plus additional special supplies.

Big, Messy Art runs five weeks: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, and 5/28

Is it a bird, is it a Plane? No, it's YOU, the superhero of this story. For young actors who enjoy being superheroes and saving the day, this class is for you! Join the Troupe and work together to discover one shared story through interactive games, imaginative prompts, and acting challenges to bring superheroes to life. Each class will shape the adventure, and tell us what happens next. We will share the entire story with friends and families on the final day of class.

This class runs five weeks: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28

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

This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

Come along with best friends Nathan and Steve the Puppet as they embark on an emotional adventure, navigating a roller coaster of feelings with humor, heart, and plenty of surprises along the way.

It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!

It's time for a Saturday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

Do you like music and stories? Join Mx. Lindz for this interactive musical storytime where they will lead families through movement exploration, a theatrical read-a-loud, and a song inspired by their favorite picture books!

It's time for a Sunday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

Explore all the textures that surround us in the world and make an etching to see these textures come to colorful life!

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

Let’s dance together! At today’s Theatre for Tots, join our special guest teacher from Portland Ballet to move your body to music. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.

CMTM is closed on Tuesdays. We look forward to welcoming you another day!

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 explore the artworks of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who changed many perspectives through his work in abstract art. Piet Mondrian created unique two-dimensional arrangements and compositions by only using what he needed to through form, color, and visual harmony. Make your own 2D composition during this session.

Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we’ll meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles that they are known for. This week, we will explore the artworks of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who changed many perspectives through his work in abstract art. Piet Mondrian created unique two-dimensional arrangements and compositions by only using what he needed to through form, color, and visual harmony. Make your own 2D composition 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, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

CMTM will be closed today as we prepare for our annual auction and fundraiser, the Imagination Ball. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 9 am.

It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!

Let’s meet for collaborative art-making! Use paint sticks to create on MakerSpace tables with other museum visitors. Try painting with a vibrant collection of paint sticks to create colorful works of art. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Do you like music and stories? Join Mx. Lindz for this interactive musical storytime where they will lead families through movement exploration, a theatrical read-a-loud, and a song inspired by their favorite picture books!

Let’s meet for collaborative art-making! Use paint sticks to create on MakerSpace tables with other museum visitors. Try painting with a vibrant collection of paint sticks to create colorful works of art. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Who hides in the sand? Come scoop, mix, and dig through sand to discover different types of animals that call the ocean sand home.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

CMTM is closed on Tuesdays. We look forward to welcoming you another day!

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 Kehinde Wiley, a contemporary oil painter known for floral, vibrant portraits celebrating Black and Brown people. Use oil pastels, fabric and a mix of 2D supplies to create vibrant works of art.

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’ll focus on the work of contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley. Known for floral, vibrant portraits celebrating Black and Brown identity, we will use rich colors to create a portrait in the spirit of Wiley.

Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.

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

This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or do laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together we will explore veterinary tools like a stethoscope, use a microscope, and using our imaginations to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.

Come along with best friends Nathan and Steve the Puppet as they embark on an emotional adventure, navigating a roller coaster of feelings with humor, heart, and plenty of surprises along the way.

It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!

Let’s work together to make bins of ocean-colored slime with basic ingredients. We will add ocean animals and washable paint to create a fully immersive experience. Please note: this is not a take-home activity.

It's time for a Saturday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

Do you like music and stories? Join Mx. Lindz for this interactive musical storytime where they will lead families through movement exploration, a theatrical read-a-loud, and a song inspired by their favorite picture books!

It's time for a Sunday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

Together, we will explore a sticky sensory table and observe the many animals in the aquarium that have special sticky powers.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

CMTM is closed on Tuesdays. We look forward to welcoming you another day!

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 collage artist and storyteller Oge Mora, a featured illustrator in our Lunder Arts and Culture Gallery and creator of "Thank You, Omu!" We will work with cut paper and glue to craft our own colorful creations.

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’ll focus on the illustrations of collage artist Oge Mora. Visitors will create an illustration made from curated collage materials using Mora’s style.

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, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

Come along with best friends Nathan and Steve the Puppet as they embark on an emotional adventure, navigating a roller coaster of feelings with humor, heart, and plenty of surprises along the way.

It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!

Work individually or part of a group to experiment with everyday and ordinary materials to see what will float. Learn the fundamentals of buoyant force through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Will something heavy float? Will something little sink? All ages and abilities are welcome.

Do you like music and stories? Join Mx. Lindz for this interactive musical storytime where they will lead families through movement exploration, a theatrical read-a-loud, and a song inspired by their favorite picture books!

Work individually or part of a group to experiment with everyday and ordinary materials to see what will float. Learn the fundamentals of buoyant force through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Will something heavy float? Will something little sink? All ages and abilities are welcome.

Work individually or part of a group to experiment with everyday and ordinary materials to see what will float. Learn the fundamentals of buoyant force through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Will something heavy float? Will something little sink? All ages and abilities are welcome.

CMTM is closed on Tuesdays. We look forward to welcoming you another day!

Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we’ll focus on the work of Kevin Xiques, a self-taught abstract expressionist artist. We'll us layered squeegee techniques and acrylics to create big paintings. 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 & experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we will focus on the abstract artist Kevin Xiques. Experiment with layered colors using a variety of squeegee sizes to create vibrant abstract paintings.

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

This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

By Ernie Nolan

Based on the classic campfire tale produced with permission from Plays for a New Audience.

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/babyshark.