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. Tickets can be purchased on the CDM website: www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org/thestage
Drop the kids off for pizza, playtime, and movies with museum staff and volunteers while you have a night to yourself! They’ll have a blast watching movies, playing games, interacting with our Mobile Museum exhibits, and eating pizza (supplied by Cappza’s Pizza). Three 2024 dates so far: January 12, February 2, March 1. All dates…
Embrace the holiday spirit at the 6th annual Joy to the Ville community celebration! Join Waterville Creates, the Colby College Museum of Art, the Waterville Public Library, and the Children’s Discovery Museum, as we celebrate the magic of the season. In addition to the activities listed below, the following exhibitions will be on view throughout…
The Stage at CDM Kid’s Entertainment Series is back this season! Kicking off the series of shows is Jason Tardy. You may have seen juggling, but you haven’t truly experienced it until you’ve seen the explosive, inventive, high-energy juggling of Jason Tardy! His hilarious show includes innovative choreographed juggling to music, fitting his body through…
Join museum staff and volunteers to make an apple pie to take home and bake for Thanksgiving! Families will work together to create a delicious dessert in a disposable pie-tin; which can easily be taken home and baked for the holiday. All ages welcome, but best for ages 4-10. $15 per pie 10 spots available…
You are cordially invited to attend the formal ball of our very own winter princess, prince and friends. Come dressed in your best royal attire and enjoy snacks, dancing, singing lessons, royal arts and crafts, and get a chance to meet your favorite princes and princesses! ​Tickets are $15 per attendee, ages 2 and up.…
Drop the kids off for pizza, playtime, and movies with museum staff and volunteers while you have a night to yourself! They’ll have a blast while you have a relaxing night. Ages 3 to 10 (all children must be fully toilet-trained) $20 for the first child, $10 for each additional sibling 20 spots available –…
Join us for a great night out at the museum! We will have black lights and glow activities, as well as music and lighting provided by J.R. Davis Entertainment. $10 per person, ages 3 and up. Learn more at: childrensdiscoverymuseum.org
Come by the Children’s Discovery Museum for some open-ended play targeted for ages 1-5! Activities include sensory bins, tactile toys, and our Mobile Museum pieces, as well as dance parties on our stage. ​Drop-in $3 for children, adults are free Learn more at: www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.org
Two new books open on story walk trails in Waterville this fall! Join us on September 9th at the Waterville Public Library for the official opening event! The Children’s Discovery Museum will have mobile museum exhibits and there will be book giveaways from the Waterville Public Library while supplies last! Skywatcher written and illustrated by…
Join us for a Festive Fundraiser to Support Kringleville! The Children’s Discovery Museum is thrilled to invite you and your family to our special fundraising event in July to support the beloved Waterville holiday tradition, Kringleville, as it continues to grow. Together, let’s create magical moments for children and make this year’s Kringleville celebration unforgettable.…
Exciting news! On May 5th, we officially open a second, BRAND NEW Waterville StoryWalk® location! Come join us at the George J. Mitchell School for the official Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Friday, May 5th at 3:30PM and check our this wonderful new way to explore reading and nature! This project has been…