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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Introducing Friday Fun Celebrations!
Celebrate life’s sweetest moments with the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. If you’ve ever wanted to celebrate a birthday or other milestone moment in your child’s life at CMTM, we’ve got you covered with our newest rental package: Friday Fun Celebrations!
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Now Open: CMTM Snack Shack!
At 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!
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Meet CMTM's Therapy Dog Friends!
Meet CMTM therapy dogs Bruce, Millie, Meadow, and Louise Cheese. These furry friends visit once a month to make new friends, listen to stories, and give lots of love to guests of all ages!
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Interview: "Corduroy" Actor Keyla Alston-Griffin talks performing, parenting, and the power of storytelling.
For the first time, a real-life mother and daughter are taking the Maddy’s theatre stage!
Maine actors Keyla Alston-Griffin and Zuri Maria Carr play Lisa’s Mother and Lisa in “Corduroy”, running December 1 to December 30, 2023. Recently, CMTM caught up with Keyla to talk about the experience of working together as a mother-daughter team, the power of empathy, and the enduring magic of this classic tale of friendship, home, and the quest for belonging.
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You Make Belonging Possible; THANK YOU!
In 2023, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine marked our Theatre’s Centennial Celebration. As we reflect on this historic anniversary of performance and play, our thoughts turn to the people who make CMTM an essential part of the Community. For 100 years, CMTM has centered joy, learning, creative exploration, and play in all that we do, and you have been with us every step of the way! THANK YOU!
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Love Lewiston Day
Our team at CMTM is holding you in our thoughts as we navigate these challenging times together. Today, we celebrate Love Lewiston Day - a day of remembrance and spending intentional time doing something kind for a friend, neighbor, or our community in honor of victims and their families.
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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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Maine Artist Candice Gosta's Milkweed Mural Blooms in CMTM Lobby
CMTM’s new lobby mural “Milkweed Ecosystem” by Candice Gosta draws inspiration from the vital role milkweed plants play in supporting various insect species, beyond just Monarch butterflies and caterpillars.
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