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Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dance parties, 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 […]
Join the tiniest parade with the biggest heart! Kids and grown-ups alike can grab a shaker or drum and jump into the rhythm as we parade through the Wonderground’s Down Under. Junko and friends lead the fun in this playful, musical celebration.
Join the tiniest parade with the biggest heart! Kids and grown-ups alike can grab a shaker or drum and jump into the rhythm as we parade through the Wonderground’s Down Under. Junko and friends lead the fun this summer in this playful, musical celebration on Thursday afternoons!
We’re taking MCM on the road! At community events all around Madison, you can stop by our MCM Roadshow station to dive into hands-on maker activities, design a small take-home art project, and experiment with creative fort-building. Our traveling play station sparks curiosity, encourages problem-solving, and brings museum-style learning to local events. ------ Location: 4123 […]
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 […]
We’re taking MCM on the road! At community events all around Madison, you can stop by our MCM Roadshow station to dive into hands-on maker activities, design a small take-home art project, and experiment with creative fort-building. Our traveling play station sparks curiosity, encourages problem-solving, and brings museum-style learning to local events. ------ Location: McPike […]
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 […]
Settle in for a special storytime that brings generations together. Eleanor Dougherty shares beloved picture books with young listeners in a warm, welcoming setting. This gentle program invites children ages 0–8 and their caregivers to connect through stories, imagination, and the simple joy of reading together.
What's in the air we breathe every day? Get ready to explore the science of breathing as we learn about Wisconsin air quality and how our lungs help keep us healthy through crafts, games, and interactive activities. Walk through giant lungs, spin a prize wheel, or enjoy a lively puppet show along the way. Come […]
What's in the air we breathe every day? Get ready to explore the science of breathing as we learn about Wisconsin air quality and how our lungs help keep us healthy through crafts, games, and interactive activities. Walk through giant lungs, spin a prize wheel, or enjoy a lively puppet show along the way. Come […]
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 […]
We’re taking MCM on the road! At community events all around Madison, you can stop by our MCM Roadshow station to dive into hands-on maker activities, design a small take-home art project, and experiment with creative fort-building. Our traveling play station sparks curiosity, encourages problem-solving, and brings museum-style learning to local events. ------ Location: Sandburg […]
We’re taking MCM on the road! At community events all around Madison, you can stop by our MCM Roadshow station to dive into hands-on maker activities, design a small take-home art project, and experiment with creative fort-building. Our traveling play station sparks curiosity, encourages problem-solving, and brings museum-style learning to local events. ------ Location: Hammersley […]
