Posts in Exhibits
What's New at CMTM!

At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we’re always looking for new ways to play and create. You may have noticed some fun new additions popping up around the building, from our new Visitor’s Store to our latest friends in From The Mountains to the Sea, CMTM’s aquarium! Every day is a new adventure, with so many stories ready to unfold. And we can’t wait to share our latest stories with you! Read on to see what’s new and how your family can explore what’s new at CMTM!

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Partnership Spotlight: Hancock Lumber

We're serious about play at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. 


Each day, we strive to provide children with enriching experiences that ignite their imaginations and inspire a love for learning. Finding exceptional community partners who believe in our mission and the power of play is essential to ensuring that experiences and tools that lead to creative exploration are made possible—partners like Hancock Lumber, a long-time CMTM supporter and community advocate.

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A Match for Morty! Celebrating TOGETHERNESS in the CMTM Aquarium

When the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine relocated from Free Street to Thompson’s Point and built “From the Mountains to the Sea”, one of the first animals to move in was Morty, our resident Musk Turtle. Several months later, Henry the Painted Turtle arrived, and while they seemed to get along at first, it quickly became clear that the two turtles had incompatible personalities and  could not live in the same tank long term. Morty was moved to a different tank and introduced to Sappy, a young Spotted Turtle. Unfortunately this match too, was not meant to be. It became clear that Morty did not like other turtles.

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Meet Baz, the North American Wood Turtle!

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!

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