Middles at the Museum
Middles at the Museum is an exclusive after-hours hangout for middle schoolers (grades 5–8).
Parents, drop off your tweens and early teens to explore, connect, and discover in a safe, welcoming environment designed just for them.
Enjoy a variety of offerings including guest speakers, STEM experiments, creative art projects, themed nights, games, and more, plus concessions available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 / FREE for members.
FREE with Museums for All discount. Discount Code: MFA
Every 2nd Friday night
October 2026 - May, 2027
7-9:30pm
October 9, 2026
Creature Feature
Meet some of MDM's resident animals and learn about Maine's wildlife inclusing how to use tracks and scat to figure out who is visiting your backyard.
February 12, 2027
Board, Not Bored
It's game night at MDM! Try your hand at D&D, play your favorite board game with friends, and maybe even design your own game!
November 13, 2026
Be a Forensic Scientist
Do your fingerprints have whorls, arches, or loops? Can you analyze "blood" spatter? What does DNA look like?
Find out all this and more!
March 12, 2027
Explosions!
Get your safety goggles on for this one! We're doing chemistry: extreme-style!
December 11, 2026
Candy Chemistry
Learn how to temper chocolate as you make your own candy bar and explore the sweet world of candy chemisty.
April 9, 2027
Boba and Bubbles
We're bringing back a favorite! Make your own popping bobo pearls and explore math through a super fun lens: bubbles!
January 8, 2027
Give me Some Space
Design the most efficient rocket, hear the stories of the constellations, and explore the difference between comets and meteors.
May 14, 2027
Glow Party!
We're taking hide-and-seek to the next level! Lights off, glow sticks and glow paint on! Learn about animals and plants that glow in nature, too!
Unless sold out, tickets will also be available at the door