If you've attended a special event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, you've experienced firsthand the care and detail poured into each occasion. Behind the scenes, countless ideas, resources, and dedicated individuals collaborate to ensure each event is truly unforgettable. Today, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Gorham Savings Bank (GSB), our Special Events Season Sponsor for 2023-2024, for their partnership and support in helping to bring these magical events to life. GSB has played a pivotal role in making family-friendly and accessible play a reality for thousands of children in our community.

PartnersHannah DalyMarch 18, 2024Partnership, Gorham Savings Bank

A Heartfelt Recognition: The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine Celebrates the 2024 Hospitality + Tourism Excellence Award

On Wednesday, March 13, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine was honored at the Visit Portland Annual Meeting for our dedication to embodying the authentic spirit of the Greater Portland region with the prestigious 2024 Hospitality + Tourism Excellence Award.

Updates, PartnersShultzie WillowsMarch 15, 2024Awards

We're Hiring! Exhibits Manager

We’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as an Exhibits Manager, responsible for overseeing the daily care, operation, and maintenance of Museum and Theatre exhibits and new design, fabrication, and construction. Reporting to the Director of Education and Exhibits, the Exhibits Manager manages the exhibits team, overseeing exhibit remediation design and construction, handling all exhibit maintenance and cleaning operations, and managing future exhibit design and fabrication. Application deadline: Open until filled.

CareersShultzie WillowsMarch 11, 2024Careers

Request For Proposals: Artist-in-Residence: Late Fall

Request for Proposals: CMTM is accepting proposals for our next Artist in Residence! Artists are invited into the museum to create a hands-on creative opportunity for & with children, families & caregivers. The residency theme for late fall is: Belonging. This broad term is open to the Artist in Residence to define as part of their proposal and how they will bring this term into their collaborative work with our visitors.

Surrounded by Salamanders: A Guest Blog from CMTM's Live Exhibits Coordinator Colin Marshall

As winter overstays its welcome, I find solace in the anticipation of spring and summer, eagerly awaiting the signs of their arrival. For some, spring announces its presence with the melodious chirping of birds or the sight of fresh leaves adorning trees. However, for me, the true harbinger of spring is the deafening chorus of Maine's tiniest frogs, the spring peepers, and The Big Night.

Events, Live AnimalsHannah DalyMarch 4, 2024Big Night, Aquarium, Live Exhibits

Partnership Spotlight: Hancock Lumber

We'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.

Exhibits, PartnersHannah DalyFebruary 23, 2024MakerSpace, Hancock Lumber, Aprons, Partnership

Value Spotlight: Belonging

CMTM has 5 core values: belonging, play, community, curiosity, and trust. Each month, we are shining a light on a different core value and the how and why behind its significance to our organization and the people that make up our CMTM community. This month, we are taking a closer look at Belonging.

UpdatesShultzie WillowsFebruary 18, 2024blog, values

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.

Live Animals, ExhibitsHannah DalyFebruary 9, 2024Love Weekend, From the Mountains to the Sea, Aquarium

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!

RentalsHannah DalyFebruary 1, 2024Rentals, Birthday Parties, Friday Fun Celebrations

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