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!
Read MoreMeet 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!
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreIn 2023, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine marked our Theatre’s Centennial Celebration. As we reflect on this historic anniversary of performance and play, our thoughts turn to the people who make CMTM an essential part of the Community. For 100 years, CMTM has centered joy, learning, creative exploration, and play in all that we do, and you have been with us every step of the way! THANK YOU!
Read MoreOur team at CMTM is holding you in our thoughts as we navigate these challenging times together. Today, we celebrate Love Lewiston Day - a day of remembrance and spending intentional time doing something kind for a friend, neighbor, or our community in honor of victims and their families.
CMTM visitors are well acquainted with two of our resident turtles, Henry (Eastern Painted Turtle) and Morty (Musk Turtle). But did you know that CMTM is the caretaker of several other turtles who live behind the scenes? There’s Sappy (Spotted Turtle), Marie and Arnie (Eastern Box Turtles), and our newest friend, Baz (North American Wood Turtle)! Read on to learn more about this incredible reptile!
Read MoreCMTM’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.
Read MoreFall Artist in Residence, M.E.V. Franasiak, will host a 3D collaborative project in the Makerspace featuring monster-building. With your help we will build a monstrous creature with feathers and scales to encourage, befriend, and embrace our inner friendly monster selves. Read on to learn more about M.E.V. Franasiak!
Read MoreLocal artist and entrepreneur Amy Teh created six original works of art for the Children’s Theatre Season. Read more about her work and process.
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