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Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, rhythm games, and musical stories that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids and families—free with admission.
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Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Ready to think like a scientist? Arrange five pegs on a balance board and see if you can keep it steady. Through trial and error, kids will discover how placement, weight, and symmetry affect stability. It’s a mini engineering puzzle packed with big “aha!” moments. |
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This playgroup is expertly designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over […] |
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Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee to accompany the calm, crisp morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free anytime the museum is open. Learn more about membership. |
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Join Abby in the Art Studio classroom on Wednesdays to stretch your creativity with common materials used in unexpected ways. Each week will feature a different activity.
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Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, too—this is a peaceful pause for the whole family.
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Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, rhythm games, and musical stories that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids and families—free with admission. |
1 event,
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Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission. |
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This playgroup is expertly designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over […]
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Adopt a pot from our "Clay it Forward" program and plant a succulent to bring home. Gain a better understanding of plants' cycles and processes. |
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Celebrate the famous pi—approximately 3.14—on March 14 with art that goes round and round! Explore circles of all sizes as you create colorful designs inspired by the mathematical magic of pi. Experiment with radius, repetition, and pattern to make a masterpiece that proves math and art are a perfect pair.
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Say it loud—say it in color! Create your own mini fabric banner using paint, symbols, and words that matter to you. Whether it’s a message of kindness, celebration, or imagination, this hands-on art adventure helps young makers express themselves in bold, creative ways. |
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Join Abby in the Art Studio classroom on Wednesdays to stretch your creativity with common materials used in unexpected ways. Each week will feature a different activity.
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Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, too—this is a peaceful pause for the whole family.
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Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, rhythm games, and musical stories that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids and families—free with admission. |
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Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
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How much water can a “thirsty” powder drink? Make your prediction, then put it to the test! In this hands-on STEM experiment, kids will measure, pour, and observe as powders absorb surprising amounts of liquid. It’s messy, magical, and packed with real science about absorption and materials.
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Join the women from the Four Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International as they bring the excitement of flight to the Madison Children’s Museum! They will be here with flight simulators and other activities such as paper airplanes and learning the phonetic alphabet. Kids will learn what it takes to fly a plane, how […] |
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This playgroup is expertly designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over […]
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Celebrate warmer days with a joyful music gathering led by Junko “Junebug” Yamauchi and special musical guests from our MCM team. This interactive spring concert blends singing, movement, and community spirit in a way that’s perfect for young children and families ready to bloom.
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Ready to catch the wind? Design and build your own kite, then head outside to see how it flies! Experiment with shape, balance, and tail length as you test and tweak your creation. This hands-on STEAM adventure explores aerodynamics in the most exhilarating way—by launching your ideas into the sky. |
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Meet the next generation of conservation scientists! Students from the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology will guide hands-on activities about water systems, plant life, and seed growth. Kids can explore how ecosystems connect—and how small actions help protect the world around us.
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Bring the beauty of our gardens indoors! Create a one-of-a-kind sun catcher using real dried flowers and your imagination. Layer colors, shapes, and textures to design something that glows in the window. It’s a peaceful, process-based art activity inspired by nature’s details. |
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day. This session: Cardboard puppets! |
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day.
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day. This session: Cardboard hats! |
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day. This session: Cardboard instruments!
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Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, too—this is a peaceful pause for the whole family.
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day. This session: Cardboard animals! |
2 events,
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day. This session: Cardboard masks!
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day. This session: Cardboard miniatures! |
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day.
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day. |
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What would your perfect garden look like? Build it in layers! Kids will cut, fold, and glue to create pop-up scenes filled with flowers, pathways, and playful surprises. Explore color, depth, and design while crafting a one-of-a-kind garden that stands up and shows off.
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, redesign, and teamwork as our cardboard world grows wilder each day. This session: Cardboard faces! |
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Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, rhythm games, and musical stories that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids and families—free with admission. |
1 event,
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Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission. |
1 event,
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This playgroup is expertly designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over […] |
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