As my friends and family can attest, I’m a bit nuts about museums. Day trips and vacations are never complete without discovering a new museum or two. One of the things I love about working in public relations here at the Museum & Theatre is giving tours – when I guide someone through our exhibits, I find that [...]
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Cool member perk: explore Maine museums for free on May 14!
Saturday, May 14 is the first ever Maine Member Day. Twelve museums throughout the state (including this one) will be offering free reciprocal admission all day. If you’re a member of any participating museum, everyone included in your membership will be admitted for FREE to any other participating museum! Margaret Hoffman at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens came [...]
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Moose Caller Extraordinaire
Last Saturday we welcomed Matt Tinker, Registered Maine Guide and moose caller extraordinaire, who did an amazing presentation for an excited audience in the Ranger Station. Matt has his own guide service taking wildlife photographers, hunters and animal fanciers into the forests of Maine where he helps them find animals like moose. On Saturday, he [...]
Coming (back) soon – the State Theatre!
Like most of us who work here in the Arts District, I’m always excited when I hear about something new in the neighborhood – and this is a biggie! The State Theatre is scheduled to reopen in the fall! I grew up just outside of Portland, so I have many memories of seeing amazing performances [...]
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 [...]
Play Around Portland!
I’ve never appreciated spring as much as I do now that I’ve moved to Portland from Maryland. It’s great being in Portland because even in the midst of a city, you can find havens of green, beach or outdoor fun! Every time there is a sunny day in Portland (and I’m not at the Museum [...]
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 [...]
February Vacation Week Tips
If you’re planning a trip to Portland during February vacation week or just looking for some fun things to do, I’ve got some useful tips! When you’re walking around Portland and you suddenly wish you had a map or directions, stop into the Portland information center in Deering Oaks Park, which is open 7 days [...]
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