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At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), we set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play.
Hours of Operation*
Monday: open to all - 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday: closed to all
Wednesday to Sunday: open to all - 9 am - 4 pm
* Please note: Events, holidays, and school breaks may impact these hours. Additionally, CMTM offers professional, family-friendly theatre productions and afterschool experiences, which are ticketed separately from museum visits.
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The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine Afterschool Experiences are designed with the whole child in mind. From exploring the interconnection between Maine's aquatic species to creating a show as a theatre ensemble, these experiences foster collaboration, empathy, critical thinking, and self-awareness skills.
Upcoming Events
June is Pride month, and CMTM is excited to celebrate with you in MakerSpace, the Theatre, and our community at Portland's Celebrate Pride event!
Celebrate PRIDE and all the colors of the rainbow in MakerSpace this June. Everyone is welcome to explore and engage in rainbow-inspired projects specially designed for young Makers.
Come celebrate World Ocean Day! The ocean is home to over a million species of plants and animals. It houses some of the smallest living things, like phytoplankton and algae, which produce much of the world’s oxygen. It is also home to the biggest animal, the blue whale!
Come celebrate World Ocean Day! The ocean is home to over a million species of plants and animals. It houses some of the smallest living things, like phytoplankton and algae, which produce much of the world’s oxygen. It is also home to the biggest animal, the blue whale!
"Classroom: The Musical" offers a heartfelt portrayal of a day in the lives of four middle school students as they tackle various challenges in the classroom, with the principal serving as their guiding light. This captivating 30-minute musical features a talented cast of twelve students aged between eight and thirteen, delivering captivating performances that bring the story to life with authenticity and charm. This weekend only!
"Classroom: The Musical" offers a heartfelt portrayal of a day in the lives of four middle school students as they tackle various challenges in the classroom, with the principal serving as their guiding light. This captivating 30-minute musical features a talented cast of twelve students aged between eight and thirteen, delivering captivating performances that bring the story to life with authenticity and charm. This weekend only!
"Classroom: The Musical" offers a heartfelt portrayal of a day in the lives of four middle school students as they tackle various challenges in the classroom, with the principal serving as their guiding light. This captivating 30-minute musical features a talented cast of twelve students aged between eight and thirteen, delivering captivating performances that bring the story to life with authenticity and charm. This weekend only!
"Classroom: The Musical" offers a heartfelt portrayal of a day in the lives of four middle school students as they tackle various challenges in the classroom, with the principal serving as their guiding light. This captivating 30-minute musical features a talented cast of twelve students aged between eight and thirteen, delivering captivating performances that bring the story to life with authenticity and charm. This weekend only!
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In the News
The play structure at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine is closed to make way for ducklings
The Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine will showcase an array of works by local artists at a 21-plus event complete with food and cocktails, both a live and silent art auction, featuring music and comedy. The proceeds will all go toward its Community Fund, which supports kids and families who face barriers in accessing the facility.
This will be the museum’s second Flying Colors Art Auction Benefit and will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 10.
On Sunday, the Children's Museum and Theater of Maine hosted local authors to share their books for the special week.
Madeleine Corson, a former media executive and board member for the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, died Monday after battling cancer. Corson was the former Chair of the Board of Guy Gannett Communications and a long-term member of the Museum & Theatre Board of Directors.
She was the executive who gave hugs to all her employees. The fierce advocate for family-owned businesses even after she sold her own. The generous benefactor who delighted in introducing children to the arts, especially theater.
It’s almost time for the Solar Eclipse! “News Center Maine’s United in Totality” team stopped by the museum this week to learn about the exciting programs being offered by the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds as the state of Maine prepares for Monday’s eclipse.
Updates + Stories
Summer is here, and the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s seasonal observation beehive is once again buzzing with activity! Read on to learn about our favorite pollinators.
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 Play.
We’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as a Marketing & Communications Intern, a position that assists the Marketing & Communications department by engaging in various tasks and offering support, all while gaining valuable hands-on experience with an organization dedicated to fostering children's healthy development through play-based learning.
We’re Hiring! Join the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine as a Visitor Program Team - Visual Arts Focus. This position provides a unique opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing careers in visual arts while gaining skills in community engagement, informal education, and nonprofit work in a museum & theatre setting. Application deadline: June 1, 2024.
Help set the stage for all children to imagine and learn through play as an actor in the 2025 theatre season at the the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM)! Open until filled.