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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We’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as a Part-Time Visitor Program Associate. This position leads, supports, and assists in the development of programs for CMTM visitors and works with the Visitor Engagement Team, Exhibits and Education Teams, and Theatre Team to create fun and engaging program events using social-emotional learning (SEL) as the foundation. Deadline April 27, 2025 or until filled.
Read MoreWe’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as a Marketing & Communications Summer Intern, a position that supports the department’s efforts to promote the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s mission: to set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play. This role provides hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications while helping to increase awareness, drive visitation, and deepen community engagement. Open until filled.
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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 MoreThe Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) seeks artists and/or makers to bring a special art or making experience to CMTM’s community celebrations. We seek artists and makers to share their voices and craft with a multi-generational audience.Submission deadline: April 30, 2025 + June 30, 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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