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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!).

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.