Join us at the Children’s Discovery Museum for a day of interstellar activities! Learn about constellations in a planetarium; eat astronaut snacks; build your own spaceship; launch rockets; and more! Located at the museum at 7 Eustis Parkway in Waterville. ​ $10/person, no pre-registration required.
Learn about the science of food, as well as how to make and decorate some super tasty dishes in this hands-on afterschool program. Best for ages 6-9. This session runs every Tuesdays 3:30–5pm, from March 7th–April 4th. There will be a bus running from Waterville Public Schools to the museum for each session. The program…
What’s happening for March First Friday? Join us in celebration of our Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition on March 3 from 4 – 7pm. This year marks our 9th annual YAM exhibition, and we’re thrilled to be able to expand this program by partnering with Colby’s Greene Block + Studios. Student work will be displayed…
Come & join the Children’s Discovery Museum for half-day vacation camp! Art, science, movement, and open-ended play are on the schedule every day. Drop off begins at 8:30 a.m., pick up ends at 1:00 p.m. Best for ages 6-9. $100 for the week or $25 per day. Snack will be provided (no breakfast or lunch).…
Join us at the museum for Toddler Power Hour every Monday from 9–10am for ages 1-4. This is a time of unstructured play for children to explore our mobile museum sets, toy sets, sensory toys, and more. Note there will be minimal museum staffing and the area will be set up in a way to…
Join a Maine certified educator with 11 years of experience for some hands-on science explorations! Geared towards homeschool kiddos ages 5-12. Each month will have a theme and each week within the month will focus on a topic in that theme. The program will begin with about 10 minutes of background about the topic (slides,…
Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers is a puppetry troupe based in Bar Harbor, Maine, and comprised of three siblings – brothers Erik and Brian Torbeck and sister Robin (Torbeck) Erlandsen. Founded in 2000, Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers has performed at festivals, schools, libraries and theatres in the United States and Canada. They write and create all the shows…
Mr. Drew will delight and educate children during his visit with his exotic animal friends. Mr. Drew and His Animals Too is a natural science and exotic animal rescue and rehabilitation center in Lewiston that provides a hands-on approach to learning about science and animals. Doors open at 2:30. Concessions available. Tickets are $10 per…
Get ready for some sizzlin’ excitement! Join us for SAFE and scientific fun with fire and ice presented by Mad Science! In this show, children will explore the 3 states of matter and learn about the amazing properties of fire and combustion. Doors open at 2:30. Concessions available. Tickets are $10 per person, ages 2…
Come for a walk in the woods this winter. The museum meets at the Quarry Road yurt in Waterville every Tuesday at 10:00 am for an outdoor adventure! Weekly meetups take place completely outside, are socially distanced, last about an hour, and include a walk through the trails and a simple activity. This program is…
Join us at the museum for Toddler Power Hour every Monday from 9-10 am for ages 1-4. This is a time of unstructured play for children to explore our Mobile Museum sets, toy sets, sensory toys, and more. Please note there will be minimal museum staffing and the area will be set up in a…
KindKids Music is a dynamic duo (sometimes trio) with original music, puppets, and a highly interactive performance for all ages. Amanda Panda and Rob Duquette share tools for emotional resilience, foster kindness, and encourage wellness, all while making music and having FUN! Doors open at 2:30. Concessions available. Tickets are $10 per person, ages 2…
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