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  • Early Explorers Playgroup

    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, […]

  • Imagination Station

    Join Abby in the Down Under every other Friday morning to stretch your creativity with common materials used in unexpected ways. Each program will feature a different activity.

  • Music with Junebug

    Join us for Music with Junebug led by Junko Yamauchi. This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play! Music and movement activities promote […]

  • STEAM Time: Renewable Energy Explorers

    What if the wind and sun could do the work? Discover how renewable energy powers everyday technology as you experiment with solar- and wind-powered toys. Then create a striking sun […]

  • Clay Day

    Roll, shape, and sculpt with us on Friday afternoons! Join Art Studio staff to explore the magic of clay while creating pots, tiles, and shapes that will find a home […]

  • Forward Madison FC visits MCM

    Soccer fans, this one's for you! Three Forward Madison FC players and everyone's favorite pink flamingo, Strut, are stopping by Madison Children's Museum for an afternoon of soccer fun. Meet […]

  • Baby Beach Day – Canceled

    Update: This event has been canceled due to weather conditions. Come to the hottest event in town—Baby Beach Day! Babies and toddlers take over the Wonderground for the evening with […]

  • Exploration Station: Flower Presses

    Capture a little piece of nature to use in future art! Build your own flower press and learn how to flatten and preserve colorful blooms. Start pressing flowers, then take […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Cork Robots

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages […]

  • MCM Roadshow @ Summer Fun Education

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Fiber Fun with Laurie

    Get hands-on with the colorful world of fiber arts! Join Laurie each week to explore sewing, weaving, stitching, and other creative techniques through open-ended art projects. Experiment with textures and […]

  • MCM Roadshow @ Parks Alive! Hammersley Park

    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 […]