Programs | Children's Discovery Museum of Central Maine

Programs & Events

Photo disclaimer: please note that by participating in our programming, you or your child may have pictures taken by staff members for marketing purposes. We will never share identifying information, but will use the photos to promote the museum and our programs. If you do not want your child's photo taken, please speak with a staff member at the event.

Program Forms

Hours

Wed - Sat 9:00 - 4:00

Sun 10:00 - 4:00

Come play in the new exhibit hall!

Daily rates:

Maine residents 1-100 years old: $9

Non-residents 1-100 years old: $12

More information about memberships here:

Memberships

Weekday Programs

Click here to learn more about our 10:00 Wednesday-Friday special programs, included with admission!

Members-Only Hours

Each month we will have members-only hours on a Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00 as a special thank you for supporting the museum.

January 6

February 3

March 3

April 7

May 5

Become a member!

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The Stage at CDM Presents

One show a month November - April

Join us for our fourth year of our kids' entertainment series! This year our stage will be filled with juggling, animals, science, talented kids, and more!

Tickets and Info

February Vacation Camp

Monday February 16th -

Friday February 20th

9:00-12:00 each day

Come & join us for half-day vacation camp! Art, science, movement and open-ended play on the schedule every day.

Ideal for ages 4-7

$125 for the week

$30 per day

Sponsored by ServPro of Augusta/Waterville

Registration

Glow Night

Friday March 6

6:00-7:30 PM

Come out to the museum for some evening fun! There will be black lights and glow activities, light shows, popcorn, and dancing! Plus glow play in the Exhibit Hall.

$10 per person

ages 1-100

Tickets

Kids Talent Show

Saturday April 11

6:00-7:30 PM

ATTENTION TALENTED KIDDOS: the third annual Kid's Talent Show is coming in April! It will showcase 5-12 year olds on the Stage at the Children's Discovery Museum. Acts of all kinds are welcome to participate - use the button below to sign up!

Auditions will take place on Friday April 3 between 3:00 and 4:00.

The talent show will take place Saturday April 11th at 2:00

First prize - as awarded by a panel of judges - will be a kid-oriented Waterville-area gift bundle from local businesses and organizations. Every participant will receive a free pass to the museum, or equivalent discount on an event or program.

$10 to attend, free to participate!

Sign ups

Passport to Play

We’re thrilled to announce Passport to Play, a partnership with First Bank to welcome Coastal Children’s Museum member families for a free visit this winter!

From November 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, Coastal members can enjoy hands-on exhibits, imaginative play spaces, and special activities—all at no cost. No preregistration required, just let us know who you are and we can look you up!

Thank you to First Bank for helping us keep the spirit of play alive!

Fun Fund

Give the gift of fun to another child this season with our Fun Fund: all donations will be used to gift admission to our programs and events to a family that otherwise may not be able to participate.

This project was born through the idea that as a community we can come together to offer opportunities to play to all children.

To donate, please use the button.

The Fun Fund is intended to provide admission to special events and program or for the use of an Annual Membership. To use the Fun Fund, please send us an email to let us know!