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.
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Hours​
Wed - Sat 9:00 - 4:00
Sun 10:00 - 4:00
Come play in the new exhibit hall!
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Daily rates:
Maine residents 1-100 years old: $8
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Non-residents 1-100 years old: $12
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More information about memberships here:
Current Exhibit Hall Programming
Join us for ongoing and special program activities in our Maker Space!
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December 18-22: Hand wreaths
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December 20 10:00-10:45: Music Together
Past Programs:
Crafts with Jessy from 4-H
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Date Night Childcare
Fridays 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 14, Mar 21
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Drop the kids off for pizza and playtime with museum staff and volunteers while you have a night to yourself - a great time to get some holiday shopping done!
Ages 3 to 8 (all children must be potty trained)
$20 per child for members, $25 per child for non-members
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Pizza generously donated by Cappza's Pizza
February Vacation Camp
February 17-21
9:00 - 12:00
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Come & join us for half-day vacation camp! Art, science, movement and open-ended play on the schedule every day.
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Ideal for ages 5-8
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$125 for the week
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$30 per day
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Registration opens for members January 1st, and for non-members January 10th
Kringleville
Holiday Magic continues in Downtown Waterville and will continue for another forty years as long as there are children who believe!
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Visit Santa at his cabin in Castonguay Square in Downtown Waterville, Maine:
December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Letters to Santa
The Children's Discovery Museum is pleased to be in direct contact with the North Pole this year, providing coordination and support for Santa to ensure that all children who write to Santa receive a letter back.
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Please make sure to include a return address in your letter. All contact information will be kept confidential.
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Drop letters in Santa's post box in Castonguay square or mail to:
Mr. Santa Claus
North Pole
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.
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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!
Where's the Mobile Museum?
Working within our community
Often our Mobile Museum pops up at events sponsored by our community partners. We hope to see you at some!
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.