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Location
Accessibility
Accessible programs and exhibits designed to create safe and inclusive spaces for all children
Visitor tip
Bring a change of clothes for water play areas - kids get soaked even with aprons on, so plan accordingly to stay comfortable throughout your visit
Best time
Visit on weekdays or less busy times to avoid tight crowding inside - reviews mention the space becomes very congested when busy, making stroller navigation difficult
About Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Hands-on learning for kids. Interactive kids' museum known for its camera obscura, also with science & job-related activities.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Space
- Over 30,000 sq ft across 3 floors plus Outdoor Adventure area
- Highlights
- Interactive exhibits, Maddy's Theatre (longest-running children's theatre in the nation), MakerSpace Gallery
- Membership
- Family, Organization, and Scholarship memberships available
What visitors say
Such a fun place! I visited in 2023 with my 10 month old at the time and they had a designated play area for littlest which was gated and perfect size ! Recently visited back with my now 3 year old and he had a blast! From climbing in…
If you’ve got the money, this place will keep your kid busy for literally HOURS. We took our 1 year old and he loved the light play, water play, air play, and the fish tanks. It was too expensive for us to afford, but we happened to…
An incredible experience. Made for hands on learning and imaginative play! My child could have stayed there all day and never got bored because there were so many activities and opportunities to be creative. A great place for multi aged…
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Did You Know?
- Features a giant camera obscura exhibit, a unique optical device that projects real-time images of the outside world onto an interior surface
- Spans over 30,000 square feet of interactive exhibits across three floors, including dedicated MakerSpace Gallery for young artists and creators
- Hosts a Youth Playwriting Festival as a special event program, encouraging children to write and perform their own theatrical works
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