Middles at the Museum

Name: Middles at the Museum
Start: 2025-11-21T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-21T21:30:00-05:00
Location: 74 Main St, Bangor, ME, United States, Maine 04401

Schedule

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

74 Main St, Bangor, ME, United States, Maine 04401 | Bangor, ME

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! Week 1 info below!
Tickets are $10 / FREE for members.
FREE with Museums for All discount. Discount Code: MFA
Session 1: Paper Making with TAPPI
Description: The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) is a student organization dedicated to sharing knowledge about the pulp and paper industry—an essential part of everyday life. From the cardboard boxes that deliver online orders to your door to the tissues you reach for when you’re sick, paper products play an important role in how we live.Our mission is to provide students with opportunities to learn about the industry through guest speaker events, mill tours, and networking with professionals, while also engaging with the community through outreach, volunteering, and educational events. We’re excited to inspire the next generation to explore how science, sustainability, and innovation come together in the world of paper!
Session 2: The Brain Lab Breakdown: Unlock your Inner Superpower with Rachelle Smith, PhD, Professor, Husson University - College of Science and Humanities
Description: Something has gone seriously wrong in Dr. Smith's Brain Lab! An experiment has gone haywire, releasing bursts of neuro-energy that unlock secret potential in the brain! Enter if you dare!! What part of your brain will be transformed? What new abilities will you discover? And, most importantly, will you use your powers for good or evil?!