Explore the unique animals in our freshwater and saltwater habitats and discover the physical and behavioral adaptations they use to survive. Using human-made tools as props, we will imagine the features these animals rely on everyday. From freezing frogs to suctioning sea stars—what other amazing animal adaptations will we find?
Explore the unique animals in our freshwater and saltwater habitats and discover the physical and behavioral adaptations they use to survive. Using human-made tools as props, we will imagine the features these animals rely on everyday. From freezing frogs to suctioning sea stars—what other amazing animal adaptations will we find?
Manipulate pippettes, water, and curious fingers to find plastic animals hidden in the ice. Together we will use our senses and heat science to explore spring melt and the awakening of hibernating animals.
Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.
Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on the work of Kandinsky and his "Color Study: Square with Concentric Circles" piece. For Kandinsky, color meant much more than just a visual component to a picture; he believed color was the soul and essence of a work, and he was very interested in how colors affect each other.
Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we will focus on the work of Kandinsky and his "Color Study: Square with Concentric Circles" piece. For Kandinsky, color meant much more than just a visual component to a picture; He believed color was the soul and essence of a work, and he was very interested in how colors affect each other.
Free choice materials will also be available during this session.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, dive deep into the ocean! Learn about the creatures and habitats right outside our door as we explore how whales eat, create a tidepool for a toy hermit crab, and investigate what’s in the sand with a sensory scavenger hunt.
Art Studio is a midday opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week. It is designed for young artists and makers. This week, we will experiment with oil pastels to draw small pieces of art and create colorful drawings.
It's time for a Saturday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.
It's time for a Sunday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.
We are going on an imaginary walk through the forest to observe what’s on the forest floor. Explore natural materials that make up this living ecosystem and take time to notice the small details of this world.
Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we’ll focus on the work of mosaic artist, Caroline Jeriwala. She gives new life to broken pieces of crockery in her large-scale mosaics. Visitors will have the opportunity to design their own take-home mosaics.
Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we’ll focus on the mosaic work of Caroline Jeriwala & how she gives new life to broken pieces of crockery through her art. Use small pieces of colored tile to design your own mosaic.
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, dive deep into the ocean! Learn about the creatures and habitats right outside our door as we explore how whales eat, create a tidepool for a toy hermit crab, and investigate what’s in the sand with a sensory scavenger hunt.
Open Art Studio is a midday opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of Makerspace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week. It is designed for young artists and makers. This week, use soft foil sheets to make an animal, person, or plant.
Let’s work together to make bins of ocean-colored slime with basic ingredients. We will add ocean animals and washable paint to create a fully immersive experience. Please note: this is not a take-home activity.
Let’s meet for collaborative art-making! Use paint sticks to create on MakerSpace tables with other museum visitors. Try painting with a vibrant collection of paint sticks to create colorful works of art. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Let’s work together to make bins of ocean-colored slime with basic ingredients. We will add ocean animals and washable paint to create a fully immersive experience. Please note: this is not a take-home activity.
Let’s meet for collaborative art-making! Use paint sticks to create on MakerSpace tables with other museum visitors. Try painting with a vibrant collection of paint sticks to create colorful works of art. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Work together to unearth fossils in a sensory fossil dig. Feel the bumps on an ammonite, compare your teeth to that of a T-Rex, and try out magnetic fossil puzzles.
Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Ed Emberly, a picture book author-illustrator famous for thumbprint art. Using paint, stamps, and our fingers and thumbs, we will create our own goofy creatures and abstract images.
Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we will focus on Ed Emberly, a picture book author-illustrator famous for thumbprint art. Using paint, stamps, and our fingers and thumbs, we will create our own illustrations and abstract images. Free choice materials will also be available during this session.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, dive deep into the ocean! Learn about the creatures and habitats right outside our door as we explore how whales eat, create a tidepool for a toy hermit crab, and investigate what’s in the sand with a sensory scavenger hunt.
Art Studio is a midday opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week. It is designed for young artists and makers. This week, choose from a collection of stamps and stencils to make works of art.
Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or perform laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together, we will practice using a microscope, explore veterinary tools such as stethoscopes, and use our imaginations to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.
Celebrate your creativity by recycling and reusing materials in honor of Earth Week! Use bottle caps, wood, cardboard, and shipping materials to explore different colors and textures as you design, create, and build a one-of-a-kind 3D project.
MakerSpace is open 2-3 times daily. Please check the chalkboard upon arrival for a full list of times and activities.
Build a reflective tabletop playscape with mirrored blocks and arches. What will shine and what will reflect? Your magical world will come to life with small figures whose images will elongate and shorten depending on your design.
Build a reflective tabletop playscape with mirrored blocks and arches. What will shine and what will reflect? Your magical world will come to life with small figures whose images will elongate and shorten depending on your design.
Meet a special guest ambassador turtle and explore turtle habitats near us! Engage in dramatic play to act out key aspects of a turtle’s life, then use natural and recycled materials to create a pretend turtle habitat. We will discover more about a turtle’s home in the forest ecosystem through scientific observation, movement, and creative, immersive activities.
Observe sea stars' tube feet and then use suction cups, pipe cleaners, and mini plungers to engineer a sea star strong enough to open a toy mussel (one of a sea star's favorite snacks!).
Meet a special guest ambassador turtle and explore turtle habitats near us! Engage in dramatic play to act out key aspects of a turtle’s life, then use natural and recycled materials to create a pretend turtle habitat. We will discover more about a turtle’s home in the forest ecosystem through scientific observation, movement, and creative, immersive activities.
Explore the natural textures of the world and create your own paintbrushes using moss, pine needles, leaves, flowers, and pinecones.
Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we’ll focus on the work of Judith Scott. Scott created sculptures using yarn, twine, and strips of fabric to wrap and knot around an array of mundane objects she discovered around her. Using found and curated materials, we will make our own sculptures to take home.
Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we’ll focus on the work of Judith Scott. Scott created sculptures using yarn, twine, and strips of fabric to wrap and knot around an array of mundane objects she discovered around her.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.
Come along with best friends Nathan and Steve the Puppet as they embark on an emotional adventure, navigating a roller coaster of feelings with humor, heart, and plenty of surprises along the way.
It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!
It's time for a Saturday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.
Do you like music and stories? Join Mx. Lindz for this interactive musical storytime where they will lead families through movement exploration, a theatrical read-a-loud, and a song inspired by their favorite picture books!
It's time for a Sunday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.
Explore all the textures that surround us in the world and make an etching to see these textures come to colorful life!
Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.
Let’s dance together! At today’s Theatre for Tots, join our special guest teacher from Portland Ballet to move your body to music. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will explore the artworks of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who changed many perspectives through his work in abstract art. Piet Mondrian created unique two-dimensional arrangements and compositions by only using what he needed to through form, color, and visual harmony. Make your own 2D composition during this session.
Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we’ll meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles that they are known for. This week, we will explore the artworks of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who changed many perspectives through his work in abstract art. Piet Mondrian created unique two-dimensional arrangements and compositions by only using what he needed to through form, color, and visual harmony. Make your own 2D composition during this session.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.
It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!
Let’s meet for collaborative art-making! Use paint sticks to create on MakerSpace tables with other museum visitors. Try painting with a vibrant collection of paint sticks to create colorful works of art. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Do you like music and stories? Join Mx. Lindz for this interactive musical storytime where they will lead families through movement exploration, a theatrical read-a-loud, and a song inspired by their favorite picture books!
Let’s meet for collaborative art-making! Use paint sticks to create on MakerSpace tables with other museum visitors. Try painting with a vibrant collection of paint sticks to create colorful works of art. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Who hides in the sand? Come scoop, mix, and dig through sand to discover different types of animals that call the ocean sand home.
Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Kehinde Wiley, a contemporary oil painter known for floral, vibrant portraits celebrating Black and Brown people. Use oil pastels, fabric and a mix of 2D supplies to create vibrant works of art.
Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we’ll focus on the work of contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley. Known for floral, vibrant portraits celebrating Black and Brown identity, we will use rich colors to create a portrait in the spirit of Wiley.
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.
Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or do laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together we will explore veterinary tools like a stethoscope, use a microscope, and using our imaginations to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.
Come along with best friends Nathan and Steve the Puppet as they embark on an emotional adventure, navigating a roller coaster of feelings with humor, heart, and plenty of surprises along the way.
It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!
Let’s work together to make bins of ocean-colored slime with basic ingredients. We will add ocean animals and washable paint to create a fully immersive experience. Please note: this is not a take-home activity.
It's time for a Saturday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.
Do you like music and stories? Join Mx. Lindz for this interactive musical storytime where they will lead families through movement exploration, a theatrical read-a-loud, and a song inspired by their favorite picture books!
It's time for a Sunday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.
Together, we will explore a sticky sensory table and observe the many animals in the aquarium that have special sticky powers.
Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on collage artist and storyteller Oge Mora, a featured illustrator in our Lunder Arts and Culture Gallery and creator of "Thank You, Omu!" We will work with cut paper and glue to craft our own colorful creations.
Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we’ll focus on the illustrations of collage artist Oge Mora. Visitors will create an illustration made from curated collage materials using Mora’s style.
Free choice materials will also be available during this session.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.
Come along with best friends Nathan and Steve the Puppet as they embark on an emotional adventure, navigating a roller coaster of feelings with humor, heart, and plenty of surprises along the way.
Celebrate the start of summer by making things that float!
Design your own boat, ship, or other floating object in CMTM's MakerSpace. Will it be made of wood or cardboard? Will it be heavy or light? Will it actually float? Explore design and problem-solving with this buoyant project, and take home your creation for even more experimentation. Free-choice materials will also be available during each session.
It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!
Work individually or part of a group to experiment with everyday and ordinary materials to see what will float. Learn the fundamentals of buoyant force through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Will something heavy float? Will something little sink? All ages and abilities are welcome.
Do you like music and stories? Join Mx. Lindz for this interactive musical storytime where they will lead families through movement exploration, a theatrical read-a-loud, and a song inspired by their favorite picture books!
Work individually or part of a group to experiment with everyday and ordinary materials to see what will float. Learn the fundamentals of buoyant force through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Will something heavy float? Will something little sink? All ages and abilities are welcome.
Work individually or part of a group to experiment with everyday and ordinary materials to see what will float. Learn the fundamentals of buoyant force through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Will something heavy float? Will something little sink? All ages and abilities are welcome.
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we’ll focus on the work of Kevin Xiques, a self-taught abstract expressionist artist. We'll us layered squeegee techniques and acrylics to create big paintings. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker & experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we will focus on the abstract artist Kevin Xiques. Experiment with layered colors using a variety of squeegee sizes to create vibrant abstract paintings.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.
Art Studio is a weekly midday opportunity that invites young artists and makers to explore artistic expression. Held in the front section of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums. This week, use a collection of stamps and stencils to create art on paper.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is designed around sensory-rich experiences for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, drop in for ooey-gooey exploration of liquids, solids, and gases! Discover that matter matters, as we experiment with oobleck, defrost toy animals from melting ice, and mix ingredients to make bubbles!
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we’ll focus on the work of Kevin Xiques, a self-taught abstract expressionist artist. We'll us layered squeegee techniques and acrylics to create big paintings. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.
Manipulate pipettes, water, and curious fingers to find plastic animals hidden in the ice. Together we will use our senses and heat science to explore spring melt and the awakening of hibernating animals. Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.
Work individually or as part of a group to design and build a bridge out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Work individually or as part of a group to design and build a bridge out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or perform laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together, we will practice using a microscope, explore veterinary tools such as stethoscopes, and use our imaginations to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.
Art Studio is a weekly midday opportunity that invites young artists and makers to explore artistic expression. Held in the front section of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums. We'll use soft squares of foil to make people, plants or animal sculptures.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is designed around sensory-rich experiences for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, drop in for ooey-gooey exploration of liquids, solids, and gases! Discover that matter matters, as we experiment with oobleck, defrost toy animals from melting ice, and mix ingredients to make bubbles!
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Chakaia Booker, an abstract sculptor famous for large-scale work with discarded tires. Using found objects, we will create recycled shapes and sculptures. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.
Manipulate pippettes, water, and curious fingers to find plastic animals hidden in the ice. Together we will use our senses and heat science to explore spring melt and the awakening of hibernating animals.
Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.
Join The Center for Maine Wildlife to meet a live frog. Make observations and explore the adaptations of a live frog.
Have you ever caught a frog or discovered a salamander scurrying over a rock? Come meet scientist Greg LeClair, an amphibian expert and the founder of a citizen science project called Maine Big Night. Big Night is a special night of the year when folks help amphibians cross roads to reach their breeding grounds. Explore the amphibians in Maine and get tips on how you can help them at Big Night!
Every spring in Maine, hundreds of thousands of amphibians awaken to leave their underground homes in the pouring rain to journey to vernal pools, an event known as Big Night. Salamanders and frogs can travel up to half a mile, crossing roads throughout the state, to begin the next phase of amphibious life cycles.
Celebrate this upcoming natural phenomenon with special programming exploring amphibious life. Experience a dramatic frog life cycle, construct a sensory vernal pool, and create a jumping frog and a mini pond in the MakerSpace–can your frog jump into or over the pond?
While we explore and create, we will gain an understanding of how humans can help support and protect amphibians in the neighborhoods we share.
Art Studio is a weekly midday opportunity that invites young artists and makers to explore artistic expression. Held in the front section of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums. This week, use battery-operated & wiggly Scribble Bots to create a drawing on paper for an abstract design.
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is designed around sensory-rich experiences for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, drop in for ooey-gooey exploration of liquids, solids, and gases! Discover that matter matters, as we experiment with oobleck, defrost toy animals from melting ice, and mix ingredients to make bubbles!
Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Sumiko Takada, a ceramicist who uses Mishima, or inlaying, to create intricate surface designs on her pieces. Visitors will get the chance to practice Mishima by carving on their own slab of clay, and then inlaying with color. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.
Explore all the textures that surround us in the world and make an etching to see these textures come to colorful life! Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.
Work individually or as part of a group to design and build a bridge out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Work individually or as part of a group to design and build a bridge out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Community Helpers are the people who live in our neighborhoods & assist us in so many ways. From firefighters who help keep us safe, to sanitation workers who drive the garbage trucks to keep our towns clean and the workers who construct the buildings in our city, we have helpers all around us! This month, meet Laurel, a local hairstylist. Laurel knew she wanted to be a hairstylist since the age of four & will answer everyone's questions about getting their haircut and explain to us what happens during a visit to a hair salon.
Art Studio is a weekly midday opportunity that invites young artists and makers to explore artistic expression. Held in the front section of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums. This week, create a painting using Polka Dots!
Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is designed around sensory-rich experiences for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
This month, drop in for ooey-gooey exploration of liquids, solids, and gases! Discover that matter matters, as we experiment with oobleck, defrost toy animals from melting ice, and mix ingredients to make bubbles!
Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Jean Michel Basquiat and his identifiable street art style. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.
Let’s dance together! At today’s Theatre for Tots, join our special guest teacher from Portland Ballet to move your body to music. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.
Together we will explore a sticky sensory table and observe the many animals in the aquarium that have special sticky powers.
Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.
