Museo Infantil y Teatro de Maine

Experiencia positiva: Fun place for kids… I’d avoid going during peak business hours a lot of parents let their kids run free and use the place as a babysitter.

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to bring your young ones to enjoy many different areas of play. Outside play area with sand, jungle gym, and music. Inside so much to explore! Water play area, interactive learning, and theater. They are all about STEM! And it is amazing! Check out their website for more information. They have an elevator and stairs. They have picnic tables outside near the outdoor play area. Many benches to sit on for parents to relax as they watch their children. Restrooms on each floor.

Experiencia positiva: Excellent staff and a great array of exhibits! My daughter is 4 and had a wonderful time on the summer afternoon that we visited (Wednesday), particularly in the Maker Space. The only two issues we had were that 1) A number of the exhibits weren’t working properly, like balls getting stuck in the air play area, the periscope not working, etc., and 2) The 3 hour time block for an afternoon visit is really not anywhere near enough time to explore. My daughter spent an hour in the Maker Space and could have easily spent an hour in the water play area, but only had about 30 minutes after we got there before closing.

Experiencia negativa: Spent 40 bucks to watch my 7yo play with a water table.... I think I could have bought a new one for 60 bucks at walmart.

Experiencia negativa: Not super impressed, parking was difficult and poorly marked during the busy summer season. Walked quite a ways only to come back to our car with a parking ticket. Exhibits were meh and a couple exhibits were undergoing repairs. Not the best value for the flat-rate price you pay.

Experiencia fantástica: Really cute museum. Very well thought out and nice floor planning. The bathrooms were very kid friendly. I never understood why children oriented museums would have super tall sinks. Small enough to do pretty much everything in a morning (and honestly your kids are overstimulated by then anyway). But their play areas are definitely enjoyable if there's extra energy to bring. Be sure to bring your own food, there isn't a cafeteria.

Experiencia fantástica: Took my great niece and nephew. They loved it. So much to see and do. So many other kids and adults too. Some times too many

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to pass time and wear out children. Some great displays. The staff was excellant.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic children's museum. Some of the best hands on exhibits I've seen and a great maker space for kids to craft and build

Experiencia positiva: Fun spot for kids though relatively small, pay to park, and full price for kids starting at 1 year old

Experiencia fantástica: This children’s museum is really good, when adults have fun too, it says it all about the place that’s meant to be for kids. Hope to go there again soon

Experiencia fantástica: We had such a great time, we bought a membership. The grandkids love the water exploration and the lobster boat area the most. I can see the membership getting used at least once a week during the summer. All the activities were engaging and the staff in the aquarium area were top notch.

Experiencia fantástica: my family stopped in to the museum half way through our 6 hour trip home. i always pass it when i'm driving through ME and think my kids would love it. it's $20 per person, kids and adults - infants are free. there's timed entries, purchasing tickets ahead of time are recommended but not necessary. we went at 12 on a Sunday in June- absolutely no line, not terribly busy. there's an outdoor area with a playscape, some shade, benches, sand box, etc. there's elevators and stairs, bathrooms on each floor, nursing stations, some snacks for purchase, as well as stuffies. there's water play on the 3rd floor- bring a smock or extra clothes just in case! worth a visit, you can walk nextdoor to Bissell Brothers for lunch and a drink! kid friendly.

Experiencia fantástica: Perfect activity for my toddler grandchildren. They had a very fun time.

Experiencia fantástica: It was a rainy weekend and we brought boulevard kids to this museum. We have a 2 and 1/2-year-old and a 14-month-old. We went as soon as they opened on a Saturday which I think was important so that the crowds were a little bit less. There are multiple floors for exploring. On the second floor there was even a workshop where our son was able to build a boat out of recycled items. We were even able to take it home. On the third floor there was a little aquarium with turtles and fish that are kids loved. We will absolutely be going back.

Experiencia positiva: We had a great time but you shouldn’t only allow people to stay for three hours and then close exhibits for schools. Especially without announcing it anywhere. So that was disappointing. And then the time was changed to being closed for an extra 15 minutes.

Experiencia negativa: Over priced. Adults just pay for nothing I feel!. How huge that place is it should have much more! No food or drinks.

Experiencia positiva: Went on 5/18 and the water section was closed. My 4 year old LOVES water and was very disappointed. He got bored without it. I wish they would have made a post on Facebook or the website that it was down.

Experiencia fantástica: This place is SO much fun! My 2.5 year old loves it. The water table is by far his favorite.

Experiencia positiva: Very nice location. Great for the kids. Alot to do. Parking is a joke. On par with the Bangor location

Experiencia fantástica: This place is super cool! Lots of different things to do. We like the water play best. Bring a dry shirt!

Experiencia fantástica: Our 2 year old had so much fun here. There seemed to be a good range of things to do for her age plus or minus a year or two

Experiencia fantástica: Lovely little place! Staff is always super friendly and there is enough to do for a few hours with kids of all ages. If you’re going to go more than a couple times a year, I highly recommend the membership! : It’s great for all ages but babies and toddlers specifically will love the second floor. There is a soft play area & on the third floor, a light room and water play area! ️: is a PITA. If you get there early enough or go on a not busy day, it’s fine BUT most days, the parking lot is pretty full in front. However, there is plenty of parking behind/close by. Parking is extra $$ though. I think it’s like $2/hr or something. It’s way easier with the Passport app. They will ticket you if you don’t pay! : There is a nice little outdoor playground with benches, a sand pit, slides, and climbing structure.

Experiencia fantástica: Fun time with our 4 year old grand daughters. They loved the water room and the light room.

Experiencia fantástica: My Grandchildren enjoy the place so much . perfect school break Activities . They have different stages of earth life. so eduvational for them❤️❤️❤️ Feb 25

Experiencia positiva: Parking should be free. Out of the city center Plenty of space. No reason to have families pay on top of the entry fee

Experiencia fantástica: it’s a fun place for my kids and I just love it

Experiencia fantástica: If you ever get a chance to come to Portland Maine, make sure to stop by the children’s museum! You will not be disappointed. There are so many wonderful activities for the kids and it will really keep them occupied for a while! Also, Morning Moose Coffee comes by on occasion to serve top tier Coffee, lattes, and you don’t want to miss their fresh mini Donuts!

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to bring kids! Best deal is to get the membership, as they have different activities every week. The stand alone games are great, you can be sure your kids will always enjoy. 3 floors of activities, each with there own theme. I will definetly bring back a day they have a STEM workshop.

Experiencia positiva: It was just ok. The space is extremely tight and there were too many kids in our time slot which made it a bit more stressful than fun. The best part was the outdoor section as the kids could spread out. Overall the place is very clean and the staff is nice, but I prefer the Dover NH Children's Museum.

Experiencia fantástica: Such a great place for kids of all ages! We had such a fun day! We brought extra clothes in preparation for the water area and Iwas very glad we did! We will absolutely be back in the future!

Experiencia negativa: It wasn't as great as I thought it would be. Not much for the children and the prices were unbelievable. Especially the adult prices. I mean seriously what do the adults do other than watch their children. And it wasn't half as good as when my daughter was a little girl. Just saying

Experiencia fantástica: One of the best children's museums

Experiencia negativa: Excellent new space. They do engage in covid masking theater for children against basic science regarding cloth/loose masks, but aren't jerks about it. Really glad to have them in the area.

Experiencia fantástica: Had an amazing time with my 2 boys. And if you have ebt DO NOT skip out on saving 17 dollars. It makes it $1 per person with you which obviously makes it a super affordable fun and educational thing to do with your kids.There's so much to do well have to come back and do more!! Also The staff was amazing and let my kids leave slowly as to not get upset they were closing. 10/10 visit

Experiencia fantástica: We visited with our family and it was such a great time. There are plenty of activities and you could spend a few hours here easy. The staff was really accommodating and helpful when we asked questions. Great spot for families.

Experiencia positiva: Could be really great! Although it was REALLY dirty when we went last week. The Lego blocks in the water area were molding, the puppets were so dirty they were turning brown, and the light room had some really gross spots on the carpet

Experiencia fantástica: The Children’s Museum of Maine is absolutely fabulous! It’s thoughtfully designed with engaging, hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages, and there’s even a dedicated space just for ages 0-3, which is perfect for little ones to explore safely. Every exhibit encourages creativity, play, and learning—from water play areas to interactive theater experiences. The staff is friendly and the space is clean, bright, and inviting. It’s a must-visit for families looking for a fun, enriching experience in Portland!

Experiencia fantástica: Fun time with my 2 year old grandson. It was rather crowded in the climbing area but plenty of other activities for him.

Experiencia fantástica: Incredible location with local exhibits and great places to play + friendly staff! Love!!

Experiencia positiva: Great place to bring your kids. Think they could change the exhibits from time to time and maybe update them. But overall a good experience

Experiencia fantástica: Took my son today he is 9 and he has so much fun! He especially liked the water area and the tubes.

Experiencia fantástica: Really impressed with the theater and the options for kids, especially the water table on the third floor

Experiencia fantástica: My youngest always has such fun time playing & exploring. Always clean and great staff.

Experiencia fantástica: Great place for kids to explore and learn through play. We have gone multiple times and my kids still get so excited when we discuss another visit. At 8 and 10, they still really enjoy going.

Experiencia positiva: This children’s museum offers a ray of make believe, fun crafts and ways to get energy out. They have area for kids under the age of 8 and an area the lighthouse which is for 2yo and younger (meant for non crawlers). They have a small aquarium and huge water table area. Great place to go to in the winter. Downfalls, kids get soaked at the water table area even with apron on. Bring a change of clothes. The space is very tight so when busy no strollers can fit and you are on top of one another. Wish there was more space as it’s defiantly tight inside. Another downfall is you must pay to park. Communal area to put jackets and bags but no lockers. Very easy to steal belongings. Also no food or drink allowed so makes it difficult for the bottle kiddos.

Experiencia positiva: Nice childrens museum, probably max age of 6 or 7, older kids didn't find much to do.

Experiencia positiva: Extremely crowded with lots of sick children. Parent's not keeping an eye on their kids or giving direction. Lots of hands in mouths and then touching displays. The exhibit rooms are very small and cramped with little to no room to check things out without having to squeeze by families. The last time we tried to come here they were at capacity with signs alerting guests prior to entering, so we postponed. However not sure how today was much different. Perhaps this place is better on a weekday and not over holiday break.

Experiencia positiva: Always a good time for the kids. Worth trying to time when it isn't super crazy with people. Makes it much more manageable

Experiencia fantástica: My kids (1 & 3) have been enjoying the museum for the past year or so. We hit nearly every spot each time we go (my son has an agenda!). Pros: The staff are such kind people (truly an understatement, they are amazing) and there are plenty of options to have a full couple hours. We have the annual pass so it’s best for us to go on non-weekend days so there is plenty of space for my shy kids to feel excited and comfortable, and they do! It’s a great change of pace from being home or at their school. Cons: You do have to pay for parking but it’s only $4 for the entire visit and so easy to deal with. Visits can get challenging or we cut them short if there are field trips there (especially with older kids) which make my littles nervous and me feel that they are unsafe, I also have seen some boogery kids there and wish there was a way to hold parents accountable for not bringing sick kids to the museum.

Experiencia negativa: There are a lot of fun things for kids to do. 3 floors of different activities, a playground and an indoor playground. The reason for not giving a 5 star is 1) you have to pay to park, around $5 or more, each visit. 2) We've visited at least 6 times, and every single time, I kids are sick the next day. We wash hands after playtime, before eating, etc.. I've never had an issue like this at a playground or museum before. This leads me to believe a) their sanitation is poor and needs to be dramatically improved. b) parents often bring sick kids there. We have a new membership, but I highly doubt we'll be back. The sickness afterwards isn't worth it.

Experiencia fantástica: We had a great time with our 2 and 4 year old, spending about 2 hours at the museum. Plenty of activities for the kids. They especially liked the dress up activities like fireman and doctor. The water play was super engaging and fun as well! We ended watching a theater show about making chowder. They had each kid in the audience participate in making the chowder. Thank you for the great experience!

Experiencia fantástica: It was an amazing experience for kids, well staffed, and providing excellent experiences for all. Don't miss it.

Experiencia fantástica: A lot of fun activities for children of all ages. Lots of hands-on exhibits, including an aquarium section, a lights area, train, medical, etc, and lots of other tactile interactive areas. Children were from about 6 months to at least 3 or 4 in the areas where we were.

Experiencia positiva: It’s small, but it’s a fun place to take the kiddos, cool little water fountain area on the upper level where you can put raincoats on & go nuts! .. Best for 10 yrs & younger.

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience for my 10 year old grandson. He loved the creative space and the water section on the 3rd floor.

Experiencia positiva: Great water area and playground areas but was overcrowded and we didn't purchase tickets so had to purchase and come back an hour later. Kids enjoyed it

Experiencia fantástica: Our 7-year-old daughter absolutely loved this place and begged to come back the next day. If you visit, be prepared to do a lot of standing around because there's not many places for an adult to sit, but the kiddos love it! The only disappointment was the theater show, which was sold out days in advance.

Experiencia fantástica: This was perfect for our almost 2 year old. He loved the toddler area. Also liked the walk climb. He could only do the first two levels, but that worked well for him.

Experiencia fantástica: Great spot to take the kids in Portland. Mine loved the 3rd floor the most, the water table was really cool. Definitely go to the crafting time to make creations for the display- very fun and creative!

Experiencia positiva: It is fun for kids to visit but a little too crowded sometimes, especially on the 2nd floor. Parents were forced to find corners to stand and watch their kids at the same time.

Experiencia fantástica: There was a lot for my child to do and they have a mini-aquarium space.

Experiencia positiva: A great experience for the Littles. Lots of fun things to do. 3 levels for all ages. My only suggestion tho is to have a max capacity that you don't go over as far as people inside. I wouldn't be surprised if they were over what ever the county set it at yesterday. If not it should be lowered. My gosh there was a stupid amount of people in that building. If there ever was an emergency, there's no way that amount of people would get out with out being trampled on. Very hard to move around when there's that many people. Overall, great place if it's not standing room only.

Experiencia fantástica: Very cool place! Wish we had something like this when I was a kid. The kids of all ages enjoyed it. Even the big ones.

Experiencia fantástica: Great attraction. My children, 8, 3.5, and .5 years, all had plenty to engage and enjoy. Beautiful, well-crafted exhibits. Favorite was water play area. Museum does excellent job provide both stimulating and reflective spaces on each floor. Baby and I enjoyed Seaside Cottage reading nook for quiet moments and a bottle feed. Appreciate nursing room also available although occupied at the time.

Experiencia positiva: Not sure where but we had understood that the museum would be 4 floors, there was 3. It was a nice place with lots to do for the kids and cool stuff they will eventually learn in school. But it seemed more like a giant play house for 18$ then an institution of history and education.

Experiencia positiva: For Maine it's a pretty good experiance! Its certainly not like some of the science museums we have been too but I think for kids 3 to 7 its a great fit. But you can get though it kind of quck and I wish the place had different shows in rotation. Still a must go!

Experiencia fantástica: Order your tickets in advance for a certain part of the day. Our toddler was one of the younger ones but he still had a great time. 3 floors of things to do. Fairly crowded but they organize how many are inside at once so it's not too much. Space for strollers and outside things to do as well and parking is easy enough. Nice views of the back back of Portland I believe and right next to the Thompson's Point area where bands play. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: After a long drive from CT with out little one to Maine, we felt she deserved a little spoiling. Children’s museum did just that! Little bit of everything from live animals, to arts and crafts to plenty of play areas. Out 16month old loved it

Experiencia fantástica: Very nice place to bring the kids! Save the top floor for last! Clean and colorful! We will be back! Also Calib at the front desk was very personable and friendly with my little ones. Such a nice place!

Experiencia fantástica: My grandkids, 8 & 5, LOVED this museum!

Experiencia fantástica: My kids love the balls on the third floor! We also really enjoy the craft making during the studio time. Happy to be members

Experiencia fantástica: Outstanding experience at CMTM! I’m a Children’s Museum professional myself and attended with my two young children yesterday and we had such a brilliant time. Vibrant, imaginative, and FUN. Well done to the team who designed and operate such a fantastic venue.

Experiencia positiva: Bustling, bursting with energy and fun from all sides. Climbing structure and sandpit on the first floor; local civilian forts and dress-up on 2; river ecosystems and kinetic sculptures on 3. I’d advise to get there early. Try the makerspace and story corner (2). Then hit up the top floor - yes, your kid will get wet! Bring snacks or $5 to purchase; you’ll visit for 90-120 minutes and there is not a coffee or drink area. Overall excellent; we’ve been 3x in 5 years.

Experiencia fantástica: Best place to bring the kids to burn off energy! As a mom of twins, bringing them by myself is a breeze! Everyone is so helpful and nice!

Experiencia fantástica: Great children’s museum with different activities. Very clean and interactive!

Experiencia fantástica: The staff here is amazing - soooo very friendly and engaging. Our 8 year old is aging out of children's museums, but still had a good time. Lots for little ones to do (as evidenced by the sea of toddlers), but our 6 and 8 year old enjoyed almost everything on the 3rd floor.

Experiencia fantástica: Phenomenal children's museum. I imagine kids of all ages would enjoy their time. Our kiddo (6 going on 7 at the time of our visit) was the perfect age. The water table on the 3rd floor kept him engaged for at least an hour! I also particularly appreciated the museum's approach to accessibility. The elevator was roomy with easy access on and off. Additionally many (if not all) of the exhibits were designed with accessibility for those with limited mobility in mind. Having to pay for parking was a bit of a disappointment, but it wasn't terribly expensive.

Experiencia fantástica: We came from Boston to explore new places. For small city as Portland, this childrens museum is great. No buffet, but they have snack area at first floor. So take your lunch with yourself. I was surprised to see outdoor playground in the territory of museum. Its safe for baby from 12 months. so overall impression is good, we liked this museum.

Experiencia fantástica: Kids loved the air room and it was easy to keep the kids engaged for about 3 hours. So many things for different ages and level of activity.

Experiencia positiva: Ok place . Size of place is not that big. Water exhibit on 3rd floor is very cool and worth it. Note they honor veteran discounts after you buy online tickets and credit you the difference which is great and appreciated. Parking is $2 per hour, maybe need 2 hrs to go thru place.

Experiencia positiva: Was a nice place to bring my almost 7 year old. Some stuff I think was a bit to young for him. But he loved the water stuff on the third floor.

Experiencia positiva: Fun place, lots of space to run around. Had to pay for parking, which was disappointing. But the kids loved the water play, aquarium, and craft room. It was not packed like I thought it would be during spring break. Worth the trip

Experiencia positiva: Stopped by here on my way home to Massachusetts to see a show with the kids, after the spent the week with family in northern Maine. The show was excellent- well cast, well acted, well costumed, and we all enjoyed it.... Until I herded the kids to the car only to find a $23 ticket on my windshield. Parking is $2/hr. We were there for 1.5 hrs. To add further insult, if you don't pay within 3 days the fee increases by $10. And if you pay online they charge an additional $3.50 credit card processing fee... Without giving a bank debit option (you can mail it in, but that information is buried in the FAQs and if I'm mailing on day 3 then what?). There is signage. I saw it driving in (while negotiating world peace with the 3 and 7 year old, after having been driving for ~4 hours). I didn't park in front of a sign or pay station and forgot to hunt one down. That's all on me. But I'm pretty sure I'm not the only tired, frazzled mother who tries to do something nice only to find that I'm being slapped with a fine that seems disproportionate to the "crime"... and also fairly callous. I recognize it's not the museum's responsibility to remind patrons or post additional signage, as the lot is not theirs. But... It was a cuss-inducing end to an otherwise enjoyable experience.

Experiencia positiva: Compared to other museums and the price, it could be better and offer more!!! It is a cute museum catered towards younger children but not really for kids aged 7 and up as they got bored after an hour.

Experiencia fantástica: We had a magical time at the museum with our 2.5 and 5yo's. The staff was all so engaging with the kids and seemed genuinely interested in them. The kids spent hours giggling and experimenting. I would highly recommend it!

Experiencia fantástica: This children's museum in Portland, Maine is a delightful port of discovery for curious kiddos. Packed with three floors of interactive exhibits, it offers a mix of science, local flavor, and imaginative play. * Dive into Discovery! The museum offers more than just lobsters! Explore the wonders of Maine's natural world, from the engaging aquarium on the third floor to interactive science exhibits throughout. * Cast Off for Fun! Of course, a trip to a Maine children's museum wouldn't be complete without a lobster adventure. The "Our Neighborhood" exhibit on the second floor features a beloved lobster boat exhibit, complete with a mini lobster shack for dramatic play. Tips for Landlubbers: * Parking is difficult, so be prepared to search for a spot. * Bring a change of clothes if you plan to visit the water exhibit on the third floor. * Check the schedule for interesting classes offered on the second floor.

Experiencia fantástica: We had a blast and it gave the kids something fun to do on the weekend. I will say it was quite busy, but we didn't let it ruin our time. We will definitely return.

Experiencia positiva: Great interactive museum for kiddos. The water table was a huge hit with my family. It's smaller than it looks. Even though you pre-buy tickets for specific times, they don't seem to limit the number of people entering the building. We've been twice, and it has been an absolute zoo both times.

Experiencia fantástica: Clean, bright, and a very friendly staff. It's definitely one of the best children's museums we've visited. The spaces are nicely divided, making it easy to corale our 2 kids into a singular area without losing track of them while also allowing them some freedom to go explore. The place isn't giant, but it's big enough. We especially love the makers' space open 1-2 times daily.

Experiencia positiva: Super fun for the kids. I was a little disappointed and thought there would be more but the kids had a blast so thats all that matters.

Experiencia fantástica: My daughter loves this place! She especially loves the top floor with the ball learning and play areas as well as the dark room with various light up activities. She could spend the whole day playing with the water balls. The only thing I personally don't like is the field trip groups. Every time we go there are bus loads of kids that are so excited they become rude unmanageable towards the younger kids. I wish we could figure out what days to go, if any, that don't have field trip groups. But kids will be kids and I can understand their excitement

Experiencia fantástica: Our family had a great time at the Children's Museum! It was our first time. The kids had a blast on the climbing structure on the first floor and also spent a long time on the second floor doing dress up and playing at the different neighborhood exhibits. My kids are 5 & 7. There was lots to do for younger ones too with a dedicated toddler only area. There is an aquarium and another area for water play on the third floor. We ended the day outside on the playground. Even though it was winter it was a mild day so it was nice to have them get some energy out. We will definitely be back!

Experiencia positiva: Awesome experience! But not a lot of onsite parking available so had to park on nearby street for small fee. Kids, 4 and 10, thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a little crowded for my liking but kids didn't seem phased by the amount of other guests.

Experiencia fantástica: The ONLY complaint I have is that there isn't enough playtime for children with autism that can't handle the crowds. My boy usually wants to leave early because he can't handle the massive noise and crowd. They DO have certain days for these types of kids but I think they need more. But ...5 stars all around. The staff is exceptional and caring. Love this place

Experiencia fantástica: Always a great time. With a variety of exhibits both my 3 and 7 year old are entertained. It’s very clean, with plenty on hand washing and sanitizing stations. The staff is always so helpful and kind. Sometimes it’s a little hectic during peak hours but it never seems “too crowded”

Experiencia fantástica: Literally the cutest place. Our son will ask about going back for days after visiting. Staff are so friendly!

Experiencia fantástica: Had a great time here seeing everything. It was busy due to it being a holiday weekend. We went as to find out if it would be worth getting a family season pass. Our conclusion is yes, our 2 - and 3 year old sons absolutely had a blast. Especially when we made it to the 3rd floor where the fish and water center was. We will be purchasing this family pass.

Experiencia fantástica: Super nice museum many activities and hands on for the kids my grandsons loved it.

Experiencia fantástica: Took out 17 months old here. Want sure if she would be too young, but she loved it. She wasn't able to do everything but loved trying and watching the bigger kids. Plenty of stuff perfect for her to interact with too.