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.
Read MoreAt 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!
Read MoreWe'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.
Read MoreJune is PRIDE MONTH, and CMTM is celebrating in the MakerSpace! Join us in a joyful celebration of identity, self-expression, and love.
Read MoreIt is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and CMTM is celebrating with a variety of programs and activities! Throughout the month, CMTM will host a series of creative programs highlighting AAPI art and heritage.
Read MoreThe Visiting Artist Series, which began in February 2022 and continues through May 2023, allows visitors to meet and create alongside artists who were chosen through a rigorous application and selection process. Over the course of several weeks, each Visiting Artist hosts “pop-up studios” in MakerSpace. Each artist works in a different medium, supplies base materials, and leads art-making activities where visitors help to produce communal works of art. This March/April, CMTM welcomes fiber artist Juliet Karelsen to the MakerSpace.
Read MoreThe Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of MakerSpace programs highlighting Mighty Women Makers. Join us each Wednesday in March to learn about innovative women in the arts, test new materials, and create amazing artwork of your own!
Read MoreIt’s Exhibit Feature Friday! 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. This week’s featured exhibit is MAKERSPACE!
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