• Braaains! with UW Neuroscience Outreach

    Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think! This program is part of […]

  • Astronomy

    Look up! There's a whole universe waiting to be explored. Join UW Astronomy for an evening of stargazing and discovery as you learn about the stars, planets, and wonders of […]

  • Imagination Station

    Join Abby in the Art Studio classroom to stretch your creativity with common materials used in unexpected ways. Each week will feature a different activity.

  • STEAM Time: Elf and Fairy Botanical Soap Making

    Get ready for some squeaky-clean science! Discover how soap goes from a liquid mixture to a solid bar as you explore the fascinating properties of matter. Make your own soap […]

  • Fairy 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 […]

  • Storytime with Diamond Spratling: Sage Sails the World

    Diamond Spratling, Climate DistrupHER, is a force in the climate justice field, and has written a children's book. On Friday, November 13, we are hosting Diamond Spratling, a fierce and […]

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is […]

  • Fairy Miniatures

    Calling all fairy architects! Join the effort to solve fairyland's chronic housing shortage by designing and building a miniature home from natural materials. Explore how sticks, leaves, and other found […]

  • Fairy Miniatures

    Calling all fairy architects! Join the effort to solve fairyland's chronic housing shortage by designing and building a miniature home from natural materials. Explore how sticks, leaves, and other found […]

  • Sparkly Slime

    What happens when a little fairy sparkle meets a whole lot of goo? It's slime-making magic! Mix, squish, stretch, and experiment as you create a shimmering batch of sparkly slime. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is […]

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is […]

  • Reading on the Rooftop

    Take storytime to new heights! Join Paula Panczenko on the museum rooftop for a cozy read-aloud surrounded by fresh air, gardens, and views of our Capitol and the lake. Settle […]

  • Messy Art with Laurie

    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 […]