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for kids starting kindergarten in the fall This four-day program runs Monday–Thursday, 9–11 am. Registration for Session C has closed. Camp Kindergarten is designed to playfully foster social and behavioral skills useful for school readiness in children starting kindergarten in the fall. They'll run like a gerbil, create like an artist, and think like a […]
Join Madison Children’s Museum with PFLAG and GSAFE for a FREE evening of community-building, entertainment, local food, and fun for our LGBTQ+ families and community members!Engage in theatrical storytelling with Cass Marie Domino, sample pastries from The Baked Lab, and enjoy interactive programming from the Wisconsin Historical Museum, UW LGBTQ+ Archives, Madison Public Library, Madison […]
It’s Night at the Museum just for Girl Scouts! Meet up with other GS sisters to explore and discover all the delights inside and outside, from the Down Under to the Rooftop Ramble. Explore hands-on exhibits including Wildernest, Possible-opolis, Art Studio, Rooftop Ramble, Wonderground, and the museum's newest exhibit, the Nice Age Trail. Make time […]
Join Madison Children’s Museum for a FREE evening of hands-on activities, pride-themed crafts, music, storytelling, and more! Special Activities 4-8 pm, Pride crafts, Art Studio 4-8 pm, Pride Scavenger Hunt, Floor 2 6-7 pm, All Ages Dance Party with DJ Jacob and MC Emma, Wildernest
This single-day STEM workshop invites kids to explore sustainability solutions and work together to design a city from their imaginations. They will embark on a sustainability scavenger hunt around the museum and use hands-on investigation to gain a better understanding of solar and wind power. They will build structures from an assortment of upcycled materials […]
Is your child happiest with dirt under their nails and leaves in their hair? Does it take at least five minutes for them to list all their favorite animals? If so, this drop-in nature workshop was designed with your kid in mind!
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 […]
In this special program for already-enrolled Girl Scouts, participants will join Indigenous artists to learn the cultural significance of the black ash tree and its connection to the environment. Together, they will explore the challenges this tree faces today and discover how traditional practices honor and preserve its legacy. Guided step by step, each participant […]
When the doors close to the public, the Girl Scouts' fun begins! Spend an exclusive evening exploring every corner of the Madison Children's Museum—from the underground wonders of Down Under to the fresh-air views atop the Rooftop Ramble. Get hands-on in favorite exhibits like the Wildernest, Possible-opolis, the Art Studio, Wonderground, and the icy-cool Nice […]
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 February 21, featuring a lineup of comedians who are […]
Madison Children's Museum's epic outdoor climbing sculpture takes center stage as the venue for magical dramatic performances. Madison Shakespeare Company presents: Edward the Fourth As part of our Drama in the Wonderground series, Madison Shakespeare Company returns to MCM to stage five evenings of Thomas Heywood's Edward the Fourth. The Wonderground climber takes center stage—literally—as […]
Madison Children's Museum's epic outdoor climbing sculpture takes center stage as the venue for magical dramatic performances. Madison Shakespeare Company presents: Edward the Fourth Madison Shakespeare Company returns to MCM to stage five evenings of Thomas Heywood's Edward the Fourth, with the Wonderground climber taking center stage—literally. It might not exactly be the set envisioned […]
King Edward loves life. He loves his wife Elizabeth. He also loves his mistress Jane. Jane loves her husband Matthew. Matthew loves Jane, but he doesn’t love the idea of competing with a king. So Matthew becomes a pirate. The pirates all love Matthew. And that’s just for starters. Get tickets now to see Edward the Fourth, […]
King Edward loves life. He loves his wife Elizabeth. He also loves his mistress Jane. Jane loves her husband Matthew. Matthew loves Jane, but he doesn’t love the idea of competing with a king. So Matthew becomes a pirate. The pirates all love Matthew. And that’s just for starters. Get tickets now to see Edward the Fourth, […]
King Edward loves life. He loves his wife Elizabeth. He also loves his mistress Jane. Jane loves her husband Matthew. Matthew loves Jane, but he doesn’t love the idea of competing with a king. So Matthew becomes a pirate. The pirates all love Matthew. And that’s just for starters. Get tickets now to see Edward the Fourth, […]
