We’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as a Part-Time Visitor Services Assistant. The primary responsibility of the Visitor Services Assistant is ensuring a high-quality visitor experience at the front desk and assisting with Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine operations. This position reports to the Visitor Services Manager. Deadline: March, 2, 2025, or until a candidate is found.
Read MoreHere at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), it’s one of our favorite weeks of the year—LOVE week! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. The next several days are chock full of heart-filled activities, but how else do we lean into LOVE at CMTM? - A Message from CMTM’s Executive Director, Julie Butcher Pezzino
Read MoreOpportunities for your students to engage with live theatre! We’re thrilled to share some amazing opportunities for your students to engage with live theatre through the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM).
Read MoreCMTM is thrilled to bring everyone’s favorite feline rockstar to life in “Pete the Cat,” running in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre from February 1-23, 2025. In anticipation of opening night, CMTM spoke with Nathan LaPointe, who plays Pete the Cat, about the importance of music, cats, and what audiences can expect from this rockin’ production.
Read MoreDiscover the incredible journey of Gary the American Eel and explore stories of science, culture, and conservation at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
Read MoreCMTM is thrilled to bring A.A. Milne’s classic tales to life in the currently running production of “Winnie-the-Pooh” in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. To give the community a closer look at the creative mind behind this adaptation, we spoke with playwright Sean Patrick Nill to learn more about his artistic journey, his approach to adapting such a beloved story, and what he hopes audiences will take away from this heartwarming adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Read MoreThe 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!
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