Exterior Drone, Photo Credit David Pratt Photography, courtesy of Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
Exterior side, Photo Credit Sean Alonzo Harris Photography, courtesy of Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
Exterior, Photo Credit: Sean Alonzo Harris Photography, courtesy of Children's Museum Theatre of Maine
Indoor Climber, Photo Credit :Sean Alonzo Harris Photography, courtesy of Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
Periscopic Camera Obscura, Photo Credit: Sean Alonzo Harris Photography, courtesy of Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
Watershed Aquariums, Photo Credit: Sean Alonzo Harris Photography, courtesy of Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
Theatre, Photo Courtesy of Children's Museum + Theatre of Maine
Theatre Tech Room, Photo Courtesy of Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

Tenth largest visitor attraction in the state of Maine and named one of the top 12 children’s museums in the U.S. by Forbes Magazine, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is poised for significant growth in its new location. The theatre program—the oldest, continuously operating children’s theatre in the nation—occupies a 100-seat auditorium in our new building.

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Contact

250 Thompsons Point Road
Portland, ME

P. (207) 828-1234

Hours:
Mon
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Wed – Thu
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am–4:00 am
Sat – Sun
9:00 am–4:00 pm
About Us

Devoted to children’s development and learning, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine offers experiential discovery, playful education, and joyful exploration in performing and visual arts, science, and culture for children, teens, families, teachers, and caregivers.

The new location at Thompson’s Point features a Maine Watershed Aquarium, Indoor & Outdoor Climbers, Live Theatre Productions, Water & Ball Play, Camera Obscura, Art Workshops, and Interactive Exhibits & Activities.

All visitors (including members) must reserve tickets in advance online. If performances or play sessions are not full, we accept walk ups. We look forward to welcoming you!

Please note: Mondays we are open to Members only.

Details at www.kitetails.org/plan-your-visit

Special Events

Upcoming events for Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.

AArdvark Boat Tours! - Photo Courtesy of Children's Museum + Theatre of Maine
8‐22
Jun
AArdvark Boat Tours!
Portland

Ready… set… BOAT TOUR!
Jurassic Jo's Dino Show - Photo Courtesy of Children's Museum + Theatre of Maine
16‐18
Jun
Jurassic Jo’s Dino Show
Portland

A Jurassic Jo’s Dino Production- appropriate for all ages!
Charlotte's Web - Photo Courtesy of Children's Museum + Theatre of Maine
30
Jun
through
30
Jul
Charlotte’s Web
Portland

Based on the Book by E.B. White. Dramatized by Joseph Robinette.