This summer, our intern Marley worked on target training our eastern box turtles (and Museum & Theatre ambassadors), Marie and Arnie. Target training involves training the turtles to tap their nose on a cherry ball. Once completed, Marley clicks a clicker and administers a treat. Marley used their experience with operant conditioning and dog training to help them understand how to approach this
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Dozens of children, families, and literary fans were delighted by a unique appearance by award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Oge Mora at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) Thursday, September 18. The author’s appearance was in coordination with the Portland-based Illustration Institute.
Read MoreHave you checked out the newest interactive art in the Museum & Theatre? Head to the Makerspace to see the Squirrel’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, designed and created by our very own Charlie Emma Hindall!
Read MoreThis summer, we have five amazing interns working here at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. Each intern is working very hard on a range of fun, creative, and meaningful projects. We want to recognize each of them for their incredible work, and provide the opportunity to learn a little bit more about them.
Read MoreHave you seen our Free With Admission theatre shows yet? These two shows, Journey to Imagination Island and Beats and Poems with Unique Unknown, premiered Maddy’s Theatre early this summer. You can find the schedule for these shows on the white board behind the front desk- and they are free with admission for that play session.
Read MoreMaddy’s Theatre at The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine has launched their second season at Thompson’s Point with the Maine classic Blueberries for Sal: The Musical. Blueberries for Sal was adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt, who is currently the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, serves on the board for the New England Foundation of the Arts, and has a prolific background in theatre leadership and creative works for young audiences. Bobbitt is attending the Blueberries for Sal: The Musical performance on Sunday, July 31st at 3pm, with a community talk-back to follow. The talk-back is free and will include members of the cast and production team.
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 MoreThe Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is excited to host the International Music Stage as part of the Resurgam Music Festival! Resurgam is happening at Thompson’s Point on Sunday, June 12, from noon to 9pm and will feature six musical stages set up across the Point, with a diversity of music, lots of food trucks serving up delicious food (as well as the established eateries of Thompson’s Point), and a maker’s mall with local businesses and artists set up in Brick South! Thanks to generous support from the Sam L. Cohen foundation, all museum visits on Sunday, June 12 will be Pay What You Can, so anyone can visit the Museum & Theatre without financial barriers.
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.
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