By Ryan | Published:
February 4, 2013
About Ryan: BS Wildlife Science, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) (Syracuse, NY) MPS Natural Resource and Recreation Management, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) (Syracuse, NY) From the time he was a young boy in his native state of New York (the upstate part!), Ryan has been captivated by the [...]
By Shana | Published:
June 25, 2010
The first week of summer camp here at the Museum & Theatre was full of wild fun! Louisa and Meghan guided Science Safari campers as they delved into different animal themed adventures everyday; from the plains of Africa to dinosaur facts and fossils. Activities included meeting live owls and other animals, and an amazing 3-D nature photography show, [...]
By Billie | Published:
August 6, 2009
‘Sizzle….bubble….and pop’ were popular sounds and actions as our junior scientists met for a silly and slimy summer camp last week at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. We made varieties of slimes from household materials. We turned liquids and solids into each other and experimented with gasses.We even turned our hands into paws [...]
By Billie | Published:
August 5, 2009
From paper mache caterpillars inspired by Eric Carle, to Pop-Art portraits based on Andy Warhol, ten campers explored a range of materials and techniques during Creative Kids Camp in June. We looked at art from across the ages starting with ancient cave drawings. To truly understand the meanings of these images and symbols we turned [...]
By Billie | Published:
July 29, 2009
Caps for Sale! Fifty cents a cap! Everyone knows the classic favorite by Esphyr Slobdkina and today we spent the morning making our own paper hats to wear on this hot summer day. Did you know that Caps for Sale was first published in 1940? Many parents remembered reading this book as children themselves, and [...]
By Billie | Published:
July 28, 2009
The rainy month of June might have been soggy, but it made for a perfect week of Fairy Camp at CMTM! Our Birthday Room was transformed into the Fairy Room, complete with a Toadstool Village, filled with homemade Fairy Houses. Our ten little fairies were quite creative over the course of the week, making everything [...]
By Billie | Published:
May 26, 2009
Saturday June 13th, 2009 10 am -12 pm. The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine announces the Portland premier of Tomato Plant Girl: July 2009! The play sends kids an imaginative message about the importance of holding one’s own and communing with the natural world. The three characters in the story are: Little Girl, Bossy [...]
By Billie | Published:
May 22, 2009
Tuesday, May 26 2 pm Cinco de Mayo is a time for celebration! Learn how to make Enchiladas Verdes with a great take home recipe, create an Ojo de Dios and listen to Mexican music as you discover this festive event.
By Billie | Published:
May 8, 2009
Opening Day Friday, May 8 Come see our fourth Environmental Exhibit Collaborative (EEC) exhibit! Study the fossil footprints of the dinosaurs who once roamed New England and Eastern Canada in the early Jurassic. Learn about the methods scientists use to study and interpret tracks, including how modern birds help scientists to understand the behavior of [...]
By Billie | Published:
May 1, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Reba Short, CMTM Theatre Artistic Director (207) 828-1234 ext 247 reba@kitetails.org Toys Come Alive at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine PORTLAND The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine presents The Sun Shines On: Raggedy Anne and Andy. This children’s play is based on the early stories of Johnny Gruelle, adapted [...]
