The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is thrilled to welcome Lisa DiFranza, our current Artist in Residence, for a unique and collaborative project that brings the concept of community to life. Titled “Faces of Belonging,” this interactive, evolving mural invites visitors of all ages to reflect on and contribute to a collective portrait of belonging in Maine.
Read MoreMuseums for All is a national initiative that makes cultural experiences accessible to everyone. It offers discounted admission to individuals receiving government assistance, such as SNAP, EBT, or state healthcare. More than 850 museums across the U.S. participate, including ten here in Maine. This program helps ensure that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of families enjoying valuable experiences at museums, fostering a lifelong love of learning and exploration.
Read MoreAt the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we’re always looking for new ways to play and create. You may have noticed some fun new additions popping up around the building, from our new Visitor’s Store to our latest friends in From The Mountains to the Sea, CMTM’s aquarium! Every day is a new adventure, with so many stories ready to unfold. And we can’t wait to share our latest stories with you! Read on to see what’s new and how your family can explore what’s new at CMTM!
Read MoreCMTM is thrilled to collaborate with the incredibly talented René Goddess for the upcoming production of “Beautiful Blackbird” in CMTM's Maddy's Theatre, debuting on September 28. To give the community a closer look at the creative directorial mind behind the production, we spoke with René to learn more about her artistic journey, her inspiration for this show, and what she hopes audiences will take away from this vibrant celebration of culture and identity.
Read MoreCMTM has five core values: belonging, play, curiosity, community, and trust.
Each month, we are shining a light on a different core value and the how and why behind its significance to our organization and the people that make up our CMTM community.
This month, we are taking a closer look at Trust.
Read MoreThis summer at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we have been fortunate to have an incredible group of people join our team as Summer Interns. We’re excited to share more about some of these individuals’ contributions and the unique talents they’ve brought to CMTM.
Read MoreCMTM has 5 core values: belonging, play, community, curiosity, and trust. Each month, we are shining a light on a different core value and the how and why behind its significance to our organization and the people that make up our CMTM community. This month, we are taking a closer look at Community.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce the addition of five dynamic individuals to the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine's (CMTM) Board of Directors and a new executive board consisting of longstanding members who will oversee the executive functions of the organization for the next twelve months.
Planning a trip to the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)? Whether it’s your first or your tenth time visiting, we've got you covered with some tips to help make your time at CMTM as smooth and enjoyable as possible!
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