Eight children got to see their original plays — which explored everything from occupational therapy to a unicorn sleepover party — performed at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
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Want to visit Maine’s children’s museum? You’ll need a kid with you | Column
Adults who want to visit the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland must be accompanied by a child or attend a special event, like the Imagination Ball happening next week.
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Children’s Museum loses federal grant intended for Wabanaki history programs
The Portland museum is losing most of the grant funding it was awarded last year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a project that includes curricula support for teachers and programs for museum visitors.
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Maine kids share their hopes — big and small — for the new year
At an event at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine on Tuesday morning, kids talked about what they wish for in 2025.
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Children collaborate on ‘Portrait of Community’ mural
Multimedia artist Lisa DiFranza facilitated the mural through an artist residency at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine that focused on the theme of belonging.
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Children’s museum receives over $200,000 to advance ethnic studies
The federal grant of $224,143 will help the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine develop programs that comply with Maine law calling for African American and Wabanaki studies in public schools.
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Time & Temperature Building owner says tearing down former children’s museum would jeopardize historic district
Chris Rhoades, an owner of the Time & Temperature Building, says a developer plans to build 250 affordable housing units there but is relying on federal tax credits.
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Children’s Museum and Theatre art auction returns to benefit Community Fund
Funds raised by the 21-plus event Friday will go toward the museum’s Community Fund and other admission accessibility programs.
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Opinion: Let the Portland Museum of Art build its addition
Our architectural heritage should certainly be protected. But this is not the battle to fight.
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‘Knuffle Bunny’ comes musically alive at children’s museum
Mo Willems’ adaptation of his popular book will be performed Jan. 26 to Feb. 25.