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  • 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 brain development and connect us to our family and community. Music with Junebug takes place on the Rooftop Ramble, dependent on the day. Please ask […]

  • Log Round Necklaces

    Turn a slice of nature into wearable art. Count the tree rings on your log round to estimate its age, then decorate it with colorful paints to create a one-of-a-kind necklace. Discover how trees tell the story of their lives while expressing your own creativity. Join us for this hands-on blend of art, math, and […]

  • 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 here in the museum. It’s a hands-on way to leave your creative mark while learning the basics of ceramic art.

  • Live from the Wonderground: Panchromatic Steel

    Update: in the event of inclement weather, the event will move indoors, with floors 1 and 2 open for play.  Enjoy free concerts at MCM the first Friday in July, August and September, featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social […]

  • Museum Open – July 4

    Join MCM for a summertime day of July Fourth fun! The museum will be open from 9 am–4 pm.

  • MCM Roadshow @ Parks Alive! Allied 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 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: Allied […]

  • 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.

  • Peaceful Forest Taiko Performance

    Peaceful Forest is a family Taiko ensemble touring the US to share their music. Join them for a short performance and meet & greet in the Celebrations Room.

  • Cabin Life: Hand-Cranked Ice Cream

    Roll up your sleeves and discover how families made ice cream before electricity! Work together to crank an old-fashioned ice cream maker, using your own energy to help freeze the ingredients into a tasty treat. Then cool off with a sample of homemade ice cream and enjoy this delicious taste of cabin life.

  • MCM Roadshow @ Parks Alive! Worthington 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 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: Worthington […]

  • 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.  

  • 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.

  • 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 materials while building fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. Whether you’re trying fiber art for the first time or already love to create, there’s always […]

  • MCM Roadshow @ Parks Alive! Meadowood 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 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: Meadowood […]