MDM Special Events

Reserve tickets below for any of our upcoming events.

Every other Friday night

7-9:30pm

Middles at the Museum

Friday nights just got way more fun! Join us for Middles at the Museum - 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. Don’t miss out—fun, friends, and discovery await!

Tickets are $10 / FREE for members.

FREE with Museums for All discount. Discount Code: MFA

Check back soon for next session's featured activities.

11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19, 1/9, 1/23,2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17

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Dec 31
4-6pm

Midnight at the Museum

Sponsored by

Celebrate curiosity, community, and a sparkling start to the New Year - Maine Discovery Museum style! This one-of-a-kind family fundraiser supports MDM’s exhibits and programs.

Your ticket includes:
· Portland Pie Co. pizza, drinks, and snacks
·    Hands-on activities
·    World Map Dance Party
·    Bubble Countdown at “Midnight” (6 PM—don’t tell the kids!)

Ring in the New Year, have a blast with your family, and support discovery for children and families all year long!

Tickets: $20 each / $15 for members

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Feb 28

7-10pm

Mixology at the Museum

Help MDM celebrate our birthday with a fun evening for adults!
Join us for a night of fun to raise money for MDM and learn some science (of cocktails) too! Raffle baskets, scavenger hunt, dancing, silent disco, food, and a different specialty cocktail on each floor, featuring a Maine spirit. You won't want to miss the biggest party in February!

More information coming soon!

March
25-29
FREE events!

Maine Science Festival

Science is everywhere. Especially in Bangor, Maine, in March, for FREE, at the Maine Science Festival. Join us March 25-29, 2026, and celebrate Maine science and the people who do it!

Science surrounds us every day, from the phones in our pockets to innovations in wood products, space exploration, aquaculture, and climate research. At the MSF, we celebrate the vital role science plays in our lives and showcase the world-class work of Maine’s scientists, researchers, and engineers. Science is everywhere—come discover it with us!