On Saturday evening, I had the privilege of tagging along for a very special event: Operation Home Front’s annual Easter egg hunt for military families, which they held here at the Museum. A group of dedicated volunteers hid treasure-filled eggs in countless nooks and crannies (can you imagine how many hiding places there are here?!). The [...]
Each year starting in early October, our volunteer friends committee spends endless hours planning and preparing for our annual auction. The auction raises funds for the Museum & Theatre’s exhibits and educational programming, is rewarding to work on as a volunteer and fun to attend as a guest. This year’s auction, which was held this [...]
Item #258 Fireboat ride for 10! Get an exclusive tour of Casco Bay aboard a City of Portland fireboat! Make it the perfect day for your aspiring firefighter or treat family and friends with 5 large pizzas and 2 cases of bottled water. Donated by: Portland Fire Department, Papa John’s Pizza and Poland Spring Water [...]
This year, the doors to Auction 2010: Make Dreams Come True will open at 6:30pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in downtown Portland Feast on delicious hors d’oeuvres and specialty martinis from the cash bar, while perusing over 400 Silent Auction items and packages, featuring: Original artwork (Items 100-127) [...]
Looking for the perfect family getaway? Look no further! Disney Family Vacation for 4: Give your family the magic of Disney! Enjoy 3 nights at Buena Vista Palace, right in the heart of Downtown Disney, and 4 1-day park hopper passes valid at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Donated by: [...]
Auction 2010 is right around the corner! Join us on March 26th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay for a fun-filled night of fundraising! While perusing the fabulous getaways, restaurants, artwork (and much more) up for bid, be sure to check out the Kids table for something special to bring home. Check out this [...]
Several months ago, an artist named David K. Ross approached me to ask about connecting the Camera Obscura on our third floor – the optical device that projects a 360-degree view of Portland into aroom with no windows – to the Institute for Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art. Mr. Ross had been invited [...]
A few months back, one of our friends at TD Bank contacted me to brainstorm ideas for celebrating their ongoing support of the Toddler Park and early childhood programming through the TD Charitable Foundation. They wanted an event that would open up the Toddler Park and the whole Museum to children and families who could [...]
Are you ready for the most exciting event of the year? The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Annual Auction will be held on Friday, March 26th at the Holiday Inn by the Bay and will feature hundreds of items and packages for adults and children alike! Check out one of our latest and greatest [...]
The final post of all our excited whale watchers. If you haven’t found the answer to What About Whales? then visit the Museum & Theatre to learn and discover! To see even more pictures (yes, there are TONS more) from the exhibit opening, visit our Facebook fan page. While you’re there, you can become a [...]