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.
Read MorePlanning a trip to the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)? Whether it’s your first or your tenth time visiting, we've got you covered with some tips to help make your time at CMTM as smooth and enjoyable as possible!
Read MoreAt the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we are committed to making your visitor experience as comfortable as possible. Whether it be a bottle warmer, an extra pair of pants, or a fun sticker, we are here to make your experience a memorable one. We are excited to introduce our newest amenity, the Snack Shack!
Read MoreThe exhibit, Belonging: Connecting Art & Community, is the culmination of a four-week workshop organized by Sofia Aldinio, an Argentine-American documentary photographer and multimedia storyteller. Sofia invited New Mainers to explore the meaning of "home" and "belonging" through the shared language of art.
Read MoreDid you know you can take the bus to the Museum & Theatre? The Museum & Theatre is accessible from Routes 1, BREEZE, 5, and 9. Taking the bus is a convenient way to reach Thompson's Point, while saving money and gas, avoiding parking fees, and reducing your environmental impact! You can also enjoy free wifi on all buses and it can be a fun learning experience for the whole family! You might even be able to catch a ride on the new electric bus (pictured above). Check out this blog post to learn more about taking the bus including, fare prices, how to pay, and how to track the bus.
Read MoreBeginning June 1st, 2022, Museums for All admission has been reduced from $3 to $1 per person! Museums for All is a national access program that offers reduced admission to anyone with EBT Benefits (formerly called food stamps). The Museum & Theatre extends qualifications to anyone with MaineCare, WIC, SNAP, or other forms of public assistance. Visitors can reserve tickets and use the "Discount: Pay at the Door" function at checkout and then pay at the front desk when they check in for their museum visit.
Read MoreStarting Wednesday, June 1st, 2022, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine will be open from 9 am - 4 pm Wednesday to Monday and closed on Tuesdays. Visitors will be able to reserve tickets for a 3-Hour Museum Visit starting on the hour between 9 am and 4pm. This expansion allows us to streamline our ticketing and check-in process, and reach even more children and families with the power of play.
Read MoreWhile the City of Portland Mask Mandate requires that all guests over the age of two wear a mask, we want to help you to make masking as positive a learning experience as possible.
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