Exhibit Feature Friday: Climb, Crawl, and Slide!
Exhibit Feature Friday
At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), we use the word exhibit to describe the interactive experiences, spaces, and displays spread across three floors and immediately outside the facility at 250 Thompson’s Point Road. CMTM is home to over 15 exhibits, each designed to encourage experiential learning through open-ended play.
Our team at CMTM decided to give each exhibit the spotlight it deserves and is dedicating Fridays to highlighting a new exhibit, diving a little deeper into the WHY and HOW behind each playful space and experience.
EXHIBIT: Climb, Crawl, and Slide
LOCATION: Lobby, 1st Floor
Climb, Crawl, and Slide is one of the first exhibits that CMTM visitors encounter. Located on the 1st floor, this colorful multi-story climbing adventure invites children to scramble, wiggle, and stretch their way through a vertical maze of platforms. A bird's nest viewing tower sits atop the structure, while a conveniently placed slide allows for an exciting exit. No trip to the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is complete without time in Climb, Crawl, and Slide!
The lower levels of Climb, Crawl, and Slide are designed for toddlers and individuals who are developing their mobility skills. As confident movers climb higher, they’re encouraged to engage in safe risk-taking and decision-making. The exhibit’s open design allows caregivers to observe their children and offer encouragement while they meander through the climber. Controlled entry and exit points on the lobby level ensure that this exhibit is safe and secure for all adventurers.
The Climb, Crawl, and Slide exhibit has a large seating area (made possible by a generous gift from WEX) where caregivers can rest, reset, and watch their children play. Food and drink are allowed on the 1st floor, making this a popular spot for snack breaks.
ACCESSIBILITY
The open nature of this exhibit means that it can get loud! Noise-blocking headphones are available around the corner at the Welcome Desk. Climb, Crawl, and Slide also has a transfer platform for guests who use wheelchairs or mobility aids.
DID YOU KNOW?
Visitors attending a Theatre Production in Maddy’s Theatre are welcome to spend 30 minutes before showtime playing in the Climb, Crawl, and Slide exhibit! They are also invited to spend time in the Dress Up Theatre, or at the Outdoor Adventure Playground.
The Climb, Crawl, and Slide Seating Area was made possible by a generous gift from WEX.
Coming up next:
Tune in next Friday to learn about the Illuminate exhibit!