Admission
Tickets can be reserved using the button or the calendar below.
Please note that a membership might be best if you visit more than a couple of times a year. See membership info.
Pricing
Babies (0-11 mo.):
$0 Children 1-17: $18 Adults 18-59: $18Adults 60 & up: $15
Theatre Tickets: $16-$22
Payment Options
Fall Hours
Monday 10 am - 1 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
Member Magic Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 am - 10 am
Subject to change. See Closures + Special Dates for 2024 modified schedules.
Discount Menu
Discounts are not available for online reservations. Because these discounts require proof of eligibility they are available at walk-in. CMTM offers a number of discounts to reduce the price of admission. Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility at check-in. Most discounts do not apply to block-out dates and special events.
Museums for All supported by the Lunder Foundation
$1 Admission: Museums for All offers reduced, affordable admission. Show your EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card when you arrive to pay $1 admission per person (saving $17). Supported by the Lunder Foundation, Museums for All partners with museums across the country to ensure everyone can experience the best museums have to offer. To find other participating museums, visit Museums for All.
SNAP, WIC, or EBT are accepted. Please note that EBT Cards should reflect the name of the adult who made the reservation. P-EBT cards are not accepted. Thank you!
Read more about how to use the Museums for All admission on our blog.
Additional Discounts and Group Rates
Discounts are not available for online reservations. Because these discounts require proof of eligibility they are available at walk-in. CMTM offers a number of discounts to reduce the price of admission. Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility at check-in. Most discounts do not apply to block-out dates and special events.
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10% off. Valid with a current AAA card.
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50% off regular admission for up to 6 people. Valid with an active reciprocal member card for Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) reciprocal network and matching photo id. https://findachildrensmuseum.org/
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$15 per person. Applies to Adults 60+.
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Purchase 30 or more single-use “one museum admission” passes and receive 10% off. Call, email, or visit to purchase.
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Free admission! Members also receive exclusive access to scheduled Member Monday play sessions and a 10% discount on ticketed theatre performances, workshops, and events.
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50% off for up to four visitors with valid dated pass from a participating library. Not valid for CMTM member benefits.
Check with your library to see if they're a member!
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50% off for educators and childcare workers. Valid with current Maine educator badge.
This discount applies 50% off to the cost of admission for the teacher (it does not apply to their family).
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Admission for Museum & Theatre members is FREE year round! Members also receive a 10% discount on theatre performances, workshops, and events.
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50% off per person. Valid with military, military family, or Veteran ID.
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2-for-1 admission. Valid once per year per Maine Public Membership. Valid with membership card.
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Free for up to six visitors with valid dated pass from a participating local nonprofit. Not valid for CMTM member benefits.
Check with your non-profit organization to see if they're a member!
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School, Camp, and Recreation Group visits are 50% the price of admission. Weekdays only. Bookings may be restricted during school vacation week. Group Rate requires advance booking. For details on group visits, please email bookings@kitetails.org.
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To apply for free admission and free or reduced-price memberships, click here.
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What to Expect When You Visit
Timed Tickets for Museum Visits:
Timed visits run from 9am-4pm each day (9am-12pm, 10am-1pm, etc). We ask that you arrive and exit as close to your ticket time as possible.
Free with admission activities and programming (check with the front desk for daily offerings).
Access to three floors of state-of-the art exhibits.
Theatre Performances: (ticketed separately)
Enjoy a performance in our state-of-the-art theatre.
Pre-performance playtime in outdoor exhibit & atrium climber.
Performances can be booked using the button below.
Events, Workshops & Free With Admission Programs:
View daily Free With Admission programming.
Reserve tickets to Paid Workshops and Events.
View the months at a glance.
Refund Policy
If your party cannot attend at the reserved time, we ask that you cancel or reschedule your reservation at least 24 hours in advance to allow others to utilize your time slot. Refunds or reschedules are allowed with 24 hours notice. To request a refund or reschedule prior to your visit, please let us know via email at boxoffice@kitetails.org or over the phone at 207-828-1234, option 1. If CMTM is closed due to weather or disaster, you will be contacted about refunding or rescheduling your tickets.
Calendar View of Play Sessions
Using the calendar below, you can choose and reserve your TIMED TICKETING slot. Reservations for all visitors are strongly recommended for theatre productions or to visit the exhibits during school vacation weeks, holidays, and rainy summer days to guarantee entry.
Please choose the day and time that works for you, click the appropriate button, and reserve your time (members, too!). If you are unable to reserve your tickets online, please call us at 207-828-1234 to reserve your tickets over the phone.