Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

These play sessions are FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX and the Miller Foundation.

Admission is free but please RSVP using the button.

Questions about the event? Contact Lily Gilbert at lily@kitetails.org or 207-828-1234 x230

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

These play sessions are FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX and the Miller Foundation.

Admission is free but please RSVP using the button.

Questions about the event? Contact Lily Gilbert at lily@kitetails.org or 207-828-1234 x230

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family.

These play sessions are FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX and the Miller Foundation.

Admission is free but please RSVP using the button.

Questions about the event? Contact Lily Gilbert at lily@kitetails.org or 207-828-1234 x230

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family. 

This event is FREE thanks to our generous sponsors WEX, Unum, Gorham Savings Bank, and the Miller Foundation. All parking on Thompson's Point is paid parking. Please pay using one of the onsite kiosks or the Passport to Park phone app. Reservations required.

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family. 

RSVP in advance is required for this event.

This play session is FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX, Unum, Gorham Savings Bank, and the Miller Foundation.

Join us for a special playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Museum & Theatre. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, meet other families with similar experiences, and see if the Museum & Theatre is the right fit for you and your family. 

This play session is FREE thanks to a generous sponsorship by WEX, Unum and the Miller Foundation.

Come experience a low-key Halloween at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine during a festive playtime for children with sensory integration challenges. Follow a trick or treat visual map to find treats throughout the Museum & Theatre, play in our exhibits, and show off your costume in a warm and inviting atmosphere. This is a perfect time for families affected by Autism, Down syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, or other challenges to experience the Museum & Theatre and celebrate the season. Our staff will make special adjustments to our normal exhibit lighting and sound design; noise-reducing headphones will be available. A limited number of visitors will be admitted to ensure a calm and welcoming play environment. 

Masks are required for everyone ages 5 & up and recommended for ages 2-4. We understand that it can be challenging to wear masks due to sensory challenges, but please do your best to have your child wear a mask. Masks are not required in our outdoor exhibits.

This event is FREE thanks to our long-time sponsor WEX. All parking on Thompson's Point is paid parking using one of the onsite kiosks or the Passport to Park phone app. Reservations are required - please hit the RSVP button to make your reservation!

Explore the world of turtles, meet new friends, and observe the Museum & Theatre's yellow bellied slider turtles during the first online Play Your Way event. 

Play Your Way are special times designed for anyone who would benefit from a low-key introduction to the Museum & Theatre including families affected by autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other challenges. Typically, these events are monthly playtimes at the Museum & Theatre's 142 Free Street facility; however, due to social distancing requirements, we will be taking Play Your Way online. 

Sensory Saturdays online are a welcoming and safe time to be yourself, learn something new, and take a look inside the Museum & Theatre from the comfort of your own home. You can expect a short turtle presentation and time to ask questions. You'll also receive simple instructions for how to create turtle art at home. 

Please register by June 3rd with your name and email so we can send you a Zoom link. The link will be sent out on Friday, June 5th. 

Questions about Play Your Way events? Please email Lily O'Brien Gilbert, Director of Visitor Engagement, at lily@kitetails.org or call 207-828-1234 x243

Come experience the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine during a low-key, inclusive playtime for children with sensory integration challenges. Play in our exhibits during a quiet time and meet other families from the community. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Down syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, PTSD or other challenges to try out the Museum & Theatre. Museum & Theatre Educators will be available to support your family.

This month, join us for a special music performance by multi-genre string quartet, Invoke. They’ll share a special performance called Azure that has been designed specifically for people with cognitive disabilities of all ages and walks of life, and those close to that community.

Azure is a joyful event, free of judgement and traditional concert hall norms, where the whole family can enjoy a high-quality concert experience. Invoke will create a sensory-friendly space where all can interact with the music in any way they feel - movement, vocalizations, and reactions of all types are welcome. They curate a program at a high artistic level that meets the needs of those with cognitive disabilities. Move or dance in any direction! They provide a wide array of fun tactile fidgets (feather boas, stress balls, etc.) to provide relief and to help keep the audience engaged and excited. Earplugs or noise cancelling headphones are also available on request. 

Only a limited number of visitors will be admitted to ensure a calm and welcoming play environment. Now FREE thanks to our long-time partner WEX! To register, call 207-828-1234, stop by the front desk, or RSVP online. Question? Contact Lily@kitetails.org or 207-828-1234 x227

This special performance is brought to the Museum & Theatre through a partnership with the Portland Chamber Music Festival.

Come experience the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine during a low-key, inclusive playtime for children with sensory integration challenges. Play in our exhibits during a quiet time and meet other families from the community. This is the perfect time for families affected by Autism, Down syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, PTSD or other challenges to try out the Museum & Theatre. Noise-reducing headphones will also be available and Museum & Theatre Educators will be available to support your family. Only a limited number of visitors will be admitted to ensure a calm and welcoming play environment. 

This month, we’ll welcome Officer Coreena from the Portland Police Department. Officer Coreena will play alongside your family, answer questions about how to talk to your child about interacting with police, and serve as a positive introduction to community helpers in a warm and inviting environment. 

Now FREE thanks to our long-time partner WEX! To register, call 207-828-1234, stop by the front desk, or visit kitetails.org.