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  • Music Time with Tim

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, playing, games, and movement that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids and families—free with admission.

  • Drum Club with Tim

    1-1:45 pm, June 17–August 5Ages: 5-12 Join MCM Drumming Club and learn the basics of hand drumming including making sounds on the drum, technique, rhythms, and improvisation, careful listening, and drumming successfully with a group. The club meets weekly for 8 weeks—come as often as you can! Bring a hand drum if you have one. […]

  • Focus Pocus Photography Class

    Join us as we learn photography skills including composition, lighting, portraiture and basic editing. Emphasis will be on using your magical vision to encourage expression, observe details, and think critically. Great language and motor skills development. Participants will select one of their photos to be printed and framed for a group art exhibition in the […]

  • 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.

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    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 […]

  • Grand Tiny Parade

    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!

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    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 […]

  • Madison Shakespeare Co presents: Edward IV

    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 […]

  • Exploration Station: Pedal-Powered Lemonade

    Hop on the bike blender and help make a refreshing batch of gooseberry lemonade! Use your own pedal power to blend a cool summer drink made with gooseberries grown in our rooftop gardens. Learn how human energy can power simple machines, then enjoy a tasty cup to cool off and hydrate. Don’t miss this delicious […]

  • Madison Shakespeare Co presents: Edward IV

    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 […]

  • Stories Across Generations

    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.

  • Dairy Air

    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 […]

  • Brain Builders with Heather

    Join us for Brain Builders-a summer series of activities that might look like interesting art projects or games, but are secretly designed to foster essential early elementary school skills like pausing, turn-taking, and perseverance.  

  • 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.

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    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 […]