I took my 7 year old grandson to the museum after we participated in a cancer walk in August. He wasn't sure if he wanted to go to a museum but once we got there I had a hard time getting him to leave! He loved the tree house, the water tables and the Dino dig. We will be going back and bringing his younger siblings.
We've been to the Maine Discovery Museum quite a few times and my kids love it each time. They are getting older now and still ask to go there. A great attraction in Bangor.
I have been looking into different activities for my 2yr old daughter and myself in the Central Maine region. Found the Maine Discovery Museum from a net search and decided to give it a try today. Hour drive and $15 later and I think I had nearly as much fun as she did! Some of the detractors are correct, MDM is not really geared toward very small children. Some of the exhibits are rather tall for short legs, and the information stations are printed in fairly small, complex language. That said, there's enough for little hands to touch, hold and play with. The second floor seemed to be my daughters favorite, as I could hardly draw her away from the restaurant and ship exhibit. The Nature Trail exhibit (ground floor) was my favorite as it did a fairly good job showing the different habitats and some of Maine's most noteable animals. The interactive beaver house was especially interesting to me and she had a ball crawling around and thru the beaver house. She even got me to crawl around (a terrible sight to be seen, I'm sure).Bottom line: MDM may not be for very small (under 2-3) or older children (teens), who may get bored, but it's certainly a worth while visit for kids and can help jump-start an interest in science.
We loved going to this place, it roomy and has a variety of different things for the children to do. The staff is pleasant. Plan on going again soon.
I love the MDM - the place never loses its charm for my daughter and we go at least once per week. We enjoy the exhibits and it's great to see her discover new areas to love as she gets older. Don't miss the special classes, like messy art (a favorite). They're free with your day pass or membership and are such a good time. And the animals are great as well. I always have a great time at the MDM, almost as much as my daughter does.
We had a fabulous trip to the Maine Discovery Museum. There is such a variety of exhibits and all of them appeal to multiple age groups. We have been here many times and every time there are different programs and special things to do. On our trip this past weekend there was a special tea party with a performance from a local ballet company! I would recommend it for anyone!
it is fun and interactive and the kids love it the first and second time. I assure regardless of how many times you have been with the kids they will find something to do! I love taking them but they stop wanting go because as they stated to me " it is not that fun anymore".
Fun place to stop for kids. If you plan ahead they can partake in fun activities. Admission in pricy for what you get. Located right by downtown shopping for the adults
My kids love this place. I appreciate that this place is available in our community. There's lots to do and see. I would, however, recommend you bring some hand wipes, as its not necessarily the cleanest place. Also, some of the exhibits have been removed or half-replaced, so be mindful of that. Despite this, my kids really enjoy visiting.
I really enjoyed taking my kids here. We've even made it a family tradition to visit a museum once a month and this is by far their favorite! Try and take one of the classes. They're lots of fun!