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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 […]
Enjoy free concerts at MCM the first Friday in July, August and September, featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social time in an outdoor space like no other! Live from the Wonderground admission is free! You may choose to provide a […]
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.
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseumDiscovery Daysat Madison Children’s Museum Grab your wings, because Fairylandia is calling! Madison Children’s Museum is thrilled to be part of Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days, a nationwide celebration of imagination, discovery, and play, brought to you in partnership with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums. Meet Gabby! Meet the Gabby costume […]
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseumDiscovery Daysat Madison Children’s Museum Grab your wings, because Fairylandia is calling! Madison Children’s Museum is thrilled to be part of Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days, a nationwide celebration of imagination, discovery, and play, brought to you in partnership with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums. Meet Gabby! Meet the Gabby costume […]
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseumDiscovery Daysat Madison Children’s Museum Grab your wings, because Fairylandia is calling! Madison Children’s Museum is thrilled to be part of Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days, a nationwide celebration of imagination, discovery, and play, brought to you in partnership with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums. Meet Gabby! Meet the Gabby costume […]
9–11 am, Monday–Thursday, August 17-20 Children entering kindergarten in the fall will run like a gerbil, create like an artist, and think like a scientist. Each morning will start with free play time. Making new friends and playing together will help campers practice important kindergarten skills like turn-taking and standing in line, and will encourage […]
Anastasia Pierre, whose art is displayed in MCM's second floor art gallery, will visit the museum and demonstrate how she paints... without using hands! Experience the wonders of creating art in a new light. Let creativity flow and imagination soar as Anastasia paints masterpieces with her head. Witness impressionism like never before. Anastasia's artistic journey […]
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.
Join our friends from Overture Center for the Arts for a fun-filled evening for the Kids in the Rotunda Season Announcement Party! Participate in the scavenger hunt and search for performers around the museum before the official season announcement at 5pm. Then put on your dancing shoes for a dance party with DJ Nick Nice! […]
Adult Swim: Dog Days Adult Swim is going to the dogs! Relish the dog days of summer with us as we celebrate dogs of all kinds: hot dogs, rescue dogs, hound dogs, wiener dogs, and more. We double dog dare you not to have a tail-waggingly good time. This event is for humans! Please […]
Celebrate the last blast of summer with an evening just for members! Join us for exclusive access to the Wonderground. Climb, explore, and enjoy one more carefree summer evening before school and fall routines begin. We'll provide popsicles and cold drinks while supplies last—just bring your family and get ready to play. It's the perfect […]
Madison Children's Museum will be closed Monday, August 31 through Friday, September 4 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits and facility. The Wonderground will be open Friday, September 4, 5-8 pm for Live from the Wonderground.
Enjoy free concerts at MCM the first Friday in July, August and September, featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social time in an outdoor space like no other! Live from the Wonderground admission is free! You may choose to provide a […]
BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Got a baby? Haven’t seen a date night since the second trimester? Come to a stand-up comedy show made for exhausted grown-ups—where your baby is not only allowed, but basically the guest of honor. The BYOB Comedy Hour is coming to the Madison Children’s Museum on September 5, featuring a […]
