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.
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Museums 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.
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CMTM 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.
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CMTM 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.
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This 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.
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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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I’m Alli, the Founder and Owner of OurShelves! New York Times and Parents Magazine-recommended, OurShelves is a diverse children's book subscription and expert curation service that connects families, teachers, and other partners (including children’s museums!!) to expert-curated diverse children’s books for ages 0-8.
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CMTM’s Merritt Holman has been honored by Governor Janet Mills and Volunteer Maine as the 2024 Young Maine Volunteer of the Year! Merritt, a high school sophomore, was awarded this honor in recognition of her extensive volunteer work in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre.
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The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is thrilled to announce the return of the Flying Colors Benefit Art Auction on Friday, May 10, 2024. This 21+ event promises to be an unforgettable night, celebrating local artists and supporting the organization's Community Fund.
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