If you've attended a special event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, you've experienced firsthand the care and detail poured into each occasion. Behind the scenes, countless ideas, resources, and dedicated individuals collaborate to ensure each event is truly unforgettable. Today, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Gorham Savings Bank (GSB), our Special Events Season Sponsor for 2023-2024, for their partnership and support in helping to bring these magical events to life. GSB has played a pivotal role in making family-friendly and accessible play a reality for thousands of children in our community.
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As winter overstays its welcome, I find solace in the anticipation of spring and summer, eagerly awaiting the signs of their arrival. For some, spring announces its presence with the melodious chirping of birds or the sight of fresh leaves adorning trees. However, for me, the true harbinger of spring is the deafening chorus of Maine's tiniest frogs, the spring peepers, and The Big Night.
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We're serious about play at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.
Each day, we strive to provide children with enriching experiences that ignite their imaginations and inspire a love for learning. Finding exceptional community partners who believe in our mission and the power of play is essential to ensuring that experiences and tools that lead to creative exploration are made possible—partners like Hancock Lumber, a long-time CMTM supporter and community advocate.
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When the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine relocated from Free Street to Thompson’s Point and built “From the Mountains to the Sea”, one of the first animals to move in was Morty, our resident Musk Turtle. Several months later, Henry the Painted Turtle arrived, and while they seemed to get along at first, it quickly became clear that the two turtles had incompatible personalities and could not live in the same tank long term. Morty was moved to a different tank and introduced to Sappy, a young Spotted Turtle. Unfortunately this match too, was not meant to be. It became clear that Morty did not like other turtles.
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Celebrate life’s sweetest moments with the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. If you’ve ever wanted to celebrate a birthday or other milestone moment in your child’s life at CMTM, we’ve got you covered with our newest rental package: Friday Fun Celebrations!
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At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we are committed to making your visitor experience as comfortable as possible. Whether it be a bottle warmer, an extra pair of pants, or a fun sticker, we are here to make your experience a memorable one. We are excited to introduce our newest amenity, the Snack Shack!
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Meet CMTM therapy dogs Bruce, Millie, Meadow, and Louise Cheese. These furry friends visit once a month to make new friends, listen to stories, and give lots of love to guests of all ages!
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For the first time, a real-life mother and daughter are taking the Maddy’s theatre stage!
Maine actors Keyla Alston-Griffin and Zuri Maria Carr play Lisa’s Mother and Lisa in “Corduroy”, running December 1 to December 30, 2023. Recently, CMTM caught up with Keyla to talk about the experience of working together as a mother-daughter team, the power of empathy, and the enduring magic of this classic tale of friendship, home, and the quest for belonging.
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CMTM’s new lobby mural “Milkweed Ecosystem” by Candice Gosta draws inspiration from the vital role milkweed plants play in supporting various insect species, beyond just Monarch butterflies and caterpillars.
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