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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.
Meet 2026 Olympic speed skaters Ethan Cepuran (silver medalist), Julie Letai, and Sarah Warren, who have just returned from the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, Italy. Learn about the sport and equipment and get to know members of Team USA. The Madison Speedskating Club will also host two free "Skate with Olympians" sessions at the […]
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drop-off class for preschoolers on Thursdays Come to the museum and practice being a super friend! Super Friends Club offers a preschool-style group experience within the museum. Speaking to new people, taking turns, and making friends are new skills for 3 and 4-year-olds. Led by Heather, MCM’s research and family learning manager, Super Friends Club […]
Join MCM art educator Ms. Laurie for a weekly burst of color, texture, and joyful experimentation. Young children can freely explore art materials in a welcoming space designed especially for our youngest artists. It’s creativity without limits—or cleanup. Come make a beautiful mess with us! Free with general admission.
Step into the shoes of a sound engineer and discover the hidden power of vibrations! In this hands-on challenge, you'll build your own "string telephone" to see if your whispers travel better through fuzzy yarn or solid wire. Grab a friend, pull the line tight, and prepare to hear a whisper zoom across the room […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Give materials a second life by transforming them into charming rabbit creations! Using cardboard, fabric scraps, and found objects, kids will design and build their own bunny friend. It’s a fun introduction to upcycling, where creativity meets environmental awareness.
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.
