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Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Portland, ME

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Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

Portland museum with hands-on exhibits, a children's theatre, and daily activities for young visitors and families.

250 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland, ME 04102, United States · Portland, ME

About Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine is a nonprofit in Portland that pairs interactive exhibits with live performance for kids and their grown-ups. Its building spans three floors of exhibit space and includes an outdoor adventure area. Visitors can see shows at Maddy's Theatre, which the museum describes as the longest-running children's theatre in the nation. The museum also runs a MakerSpace, a STEM learning hub, daily activities, and family events, and it offers scholarship memberships to make visits more affordable. It sits on Thompson's Point in Portland.

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