Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

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Overview

About Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

Visitors can explore, experiment, and discover through creative experiences that blend play and learning. The facility also features Maddy’s Theatre, which is the nation's longest-running children’s theatre, and provides inspiring performances and daily activities.

Made for

• Exhibits combine play and learning so children can explore, experiment and discover.
• The building has over 30,000 square feet of exhibit space on three floors plus an Outdoor Adventure area.
• A Theatre-on-the-Go performance can travel to a school, theatre or venue.
• Groups can visit the facility or arrange a touring theatre show or educational outreach program at their location.
• Afterschool sessions build collaboration, empathy and critical thinking for children in grades K-2 and 3-5.
• Play Your Way sessions offer a less crowded environment with modifications to age-restricted areas and supportive staff.

The packages

Good to know

• Children under 16 need an adult, and adults must be accompanied by a child.
• Unaccompanied adults are not allowed unless attending a ticketed theatre performance.
• Food and drink are limited to designated areas, with water and baby bottles excepted; glass containers are not allowed.
• An outdoor picnic area is on the Gather Lawn.
• Weapons and weapon-like replicas are not permitted on campus, in the building or at events.
• The space is 100% smoke-free, tobacco-free, marijuana-free and vaping-free.
• Alcohol is prohibited in the building and on the property, and guests may not bring any onto the premises.
• Service animals are welcome and defined as dogs or miniature horses individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities.
• Guests may photograph their own party in the exhibits.
• Photography and videography in Maddy's Theatre need prior authorization because of licensing agreements.
• Visitors should cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours ahead so others can use the time slot.
• If the museum closes for weather or disaster, ticket holders are contacted about refunding or rescheduling.
• Visitors who feel sick are asked to stay home.
• Afterschool programs are drop-off unless stated otherwise.
• No refund is issued for a class missed due to sickness, vacation or other absence.
• Afterschool classes may be cancelled for low enrollment, with registrants receiving a full refund.
• Afterschool sessions meet on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Plan your visit

Hours

Mo 09:00-16:00, , We 09:00-16:00, Th 09:00-16:00, Fr 09:00-16:00, Sa 09:00-16:00, Su 09:00-16:00