If your kids seem like they’re growing overnight, wait until you meet Klaus! Our Atlantic Rock Crab recently surprised the CMTM team with a dramatic molt — emerging from his old shell nearly twice his original size. Like all crustaceans, Klaus sheds his exoskeleton to grow, revealing a soft new shell that hardens over time. You can find Klaus in From the Mountains to the Sea on the 3rd Floor — come say hi and see his impressive new look for yourself!
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Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an experienced theatre director to direct upcoming plays in our Children’s Theatre Season. The director works closely with the actors, designers, and the Theatre Production team. This is a temporary paid position. Open until filled/ or May 31, 2025.
Read MoreHelp set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an actor in the upcoming theatre season at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)!
Read MoreHelp set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an actor in the upcoming theatre season at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)!
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Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is designed around sensory-rich experiences for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Read on to learn more about how even the youngest explorers think like scientists!
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Here 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
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Opportunities 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).
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CMTM 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.
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Discover the incredible journey of Gary the American Eel and explore stories of science, culture, and conservation at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
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