Science For Tots

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. Each week, experience a different activity based on the theme of the month. Meet new families and make new friends during sensory-rich science exploration.

In this blog post, our Education Program team shares how Science for Tots encourages early STEM learning through playful exploration, fosters community among families, and sparks a lifelong love of discovery. Read on to learn more about how even the youngest explorers think like scientists!

ProgramsHannah DalyFebruary 27, 2025Science for Tots, For Tots

We're Hiring! Part-Time Visitor Services Assistant

We’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as a Part-Time Visitor Services Assistant. The primary responsibility of the Visitor Services Assistant is ensuring a high-quality visitor experience at the front desk and assisting with Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine operations. This position reports to the Visitor Services Manager. Deadline: March, 2, 2025, or until a candidate is found.

CareersCommunications OfficeFebruary 13, 2025Careers

Leaning into Love - A Message from Julie

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

UpdatesHannah DalyFebruary 6, 2025Love Weekend, Love Week

Enjoy theatre with student groups at CMTM!

Opportunities for your students to engage with live theatre! We’re thrilled to share some amazing opportunities for your students to engage with live theatre through the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM).

TheatreHannah DalyFebruary 3, 2025Maddy's Theatre, Theatre, Play Festival

Interview - Behind the Scenes with Nathan LaPointe: Playing Pete in Pete the Cat

CMTM is thrilled to bring everyone’s favorite feline rockstar to life in “Pete the Cat,” running in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre from February 1-23, 2025. In anticipation of opening night, CMTM spoke with Nathan LaPointe, who plays Pete the Cat, about the importance of music, cats, and what audiences can expect from this rockin’ production.

TheatreHannah DalyJanuary 24, 2025Maddy's Theatre

Gary the Eel Swims into the Spotlight at CMTM

Discover the incredible journey of Gary the American Eel and explore stories of science, culture, and conservation at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.

Exhibits, Live AnimalsHannah DalyJanuary 9, 2025From the Mountains to the Sea, Aquarium, Gary the Eel

Interview: Sean Patrick Nill, Playwright of "Winnie-the-Pooh"

CMTM is thrilled to bring A.A. Milne’s classic tales to life in the currently running production of “Winnie-the-Pooh” in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre. To give the community a closer look at the creative mind behind this adaptation, we spoke with playwright Sean Patrick Nill to learn more about his artistic journey, his approach to adapting such a beloved story, and what he hopes audiences will take away from this heartwarming adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood.

Interview, TheatreHannah DalyDecember 11, 2024Interview, Theatre, Maddy's Theatre, Sean Patrick Nill

Faces of Belonging: Building a Portrait of Community with Artist in Residence Lisa DiFranza

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.

CMTM Leads Maine in "Museums for All" Access Initiative

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.

Tips for VisitingHannah DalyNovember 4, 2024Museums for All

Blog: New at CMTM

At the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), we set the stage for every child to imagine & learn through play.

CMTM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Give to support our work and open the door to wonder.