Every weekend during the school year, and most days in the summer, we are joined by high school students who want to teach science. Known as “Youth Rangers,” these high school students are a variety of ages and backgrounds, but all have a common interest: teaching science to children. One of our Youth Rangers loves [...]
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Lucia Stancioff
Crayfish and drum solos…Get to know Ibe Mokeme!
Teaching about culture is no easy task. In a world where we look for categories and definitions, it can be tempting to say “this is what people in Nigeria eat; this is what Nigerian people do for fun.” However, my favorite pastime (hiking) is very different from my brother’s (computer games), and we grew up [...]
Superhero Party!
Yesterday we held a special Superhero Party at the Museum & Theatre! The staff spent the morning changing into their alter-egos and setting up fun activities for the superheroes to enjoy! We had super snacks, a super senses game, a monster obstacle course and a station to make your own superhero emblem! Here are photos [...]
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Tips for planning a summer visit to the Museum & Theatre!
Summer Hours! OPEN Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm! OPEN Sunday noon-5pm! Summer tip #1: The lunch hour tends to be less busy if you’re looking to avoid the crowds… Memorial Day! 11:00 First Flags 1:00 Ready, Set, Play: La Gallinita Ciega 3:00 Japanese Dance Performance! Performers from Hachinohe, Japan have traveled to Maine to perform Enburi [...]
Istar is swimming away!
Istar has called the Museum & Theatre home since January, but she’s ready to swim away to make room for our next exhibit, Smart Art. This weekend is the last time Istar will be lowered so you can go inside her and learn about humpback whales. On Saturday, May 1 we’ll be having Whale Time [...]
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Sneak Peek at April Vacation Week!
April vacation is the best time to visit the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine! Why? First of all, it’s the opening of the play The Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings. The actors are geared up, the set is unbelievable, and the tickets are only $7 for members and $8 for non-members! Now that’s an [...]
Snacks + healthy = Yum!
I am a bit over-excited about the NEW Good on the Go vending machine in our lower level café. Have you ever tried chocolate cookies with green tea cream filling? I have, and let me tell you they are delicious with organic milk! I’ve never been much of a soda fan, and so the healthy [...]
Welcome Gabrielle Heggeman, Visitor Services Intern
I am happy to welcome Gabrielle Heggeman to our team as a Visitor Services Intern! You might see Gabrielle during your winter visit, asking you how she can help make your visit better or interacting with our young visitors. If you see her with a clipboard, Gabrielle is probably in the midst of observing how [...]
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