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Week of Events
Sunday, August 17, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, August 18, 2025
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August 18, 2025 -Camp Kindergarten 2025
Camp Kindergarten 2025
Camp Kindergarten is designed to playfully foster social and behavioral skills useful for school readiness in children preparing to start kindergarten in the fall. Kids will get to run like a gerbil, create like an artist, and think like a scientist, all while practicing important social skills. Each morning begins with free play time. Making […]
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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August 19, 2025 -Open Tuesday (special for August)
Open Tuesday (special for August)
We’re adding an extra day of play throughout August! The museum will be open every Tuesday this month, giving families more opportunities to visit their favorite exhibits, try out activities, and enjoy the last days of summer. Make your plans now for a special Tuesday outing!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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August 20, 2025 -Let’s Move! with Abby
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August 20, 2025 -Cabin Life: Drying Time & Tasty Pears
Let’s Move! with Abby
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
Cabin Life: Drying Time & Tasty Pears
Before refrigeration, families had to get creative to keep food all winter long. Let's explore how people in the past dried herbs and fruit to prepare for the cold months ahead—and then sample some sweet pears from our rooftop orchard! This tasty, hands-on program blends science, storytelling, and seasonal fun for the whole family.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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August 21, 2025 -Tales with Teresa
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August 21, 2025 -Aventuras en Español: Sol, Sonrisas y Sorpresas / Sunshine & Smiles
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August 21, 2025 -Creative Movement with Madison Contemporary Dance
Tales with Teresa
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.
Aventuras en Español: Sol, Sonrisas y Sorpresas / Sunshine & Smiles
¡Celebra el verano con manualidades brillantes y juegos divertidos! Celebrate the final days of summer with sunny crafts and joyful games! Disfruta actividades creativas en español e inglés para toda la familia. Enjoy bilingual, hands-on fun for kids and grown-ups alike. #DiversiónDeVerano #SunshineCrafts #TallerBilingüe
Creative Movement with Madison Contemporary Dance
Session 1: 5:30-6 pm Session 2: 6:30-7 pmMCM welcomes our friends at Madison Contemporary Dance! Artistic director Sara Rohs will teach creative movement dance classes for children of all ages. Caregivers are also welcome to participate. Creative movement is a contemporary form of dance that combines movement and artistic expression without the need for specific […]
Friday, August 22, 2025
Saturday, August 23, 2025
No events on this day.