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  • Exploration Station: Tops and Spinners

    Explore the science behind spinning by designing and decorating your own tops and spinners. Will yours spin smoothly or wobble wildly? Tinker, test, and try again as you discover how […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Wooden Spoon Puppets

    Join Art Studio Manager Laurie for a playful project that blends sculpture, craft, and character design. Visitors will use wooden spoons and a variety of materials to craft their own […]

  • Imagination Station with Abby

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

  • Nice Age Tales

    Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, […]

  • Music Time with Tim

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, rhythm games, and musical stories that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Downtown Dreams

    Join staff from The City of Madison Planning Division to make a Madison flag button and share your big ideas for the future of Downtown Madison.

  • 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, […]

  • Music with Junebug

    Sing, stomp, and hop to the beat with Junko "Junebug" Yamauchi. These energetic, interactive sessions blend lively music, playful rhythms, and storytelling elements that spark imagination. Junko’s joyful energy builds […]

  • 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 […]

  • Adult Swim: How to Make Friends in Madison

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Make New Friends & Keep the Old at Adult Swim! New in town? Looking for a group of lovable slackers who will keep you company at the coffee shop? Head […]

  • Member Morning: February

    Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee to accompany the calm, crisp morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership […]

  • Exploration Station: Milkweed Babies

    Transform a milkweed pod into a tiny cradle and gently swaddle a soft wool baby to rest inside. This sweet, sensory activity blends fine motor practice with imaginative caregiving. Take […]

  • Scratch Programming Class

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Spring 2026 Session Exercise your creativity and have fun learning computer programming! Class participants will learn computer programming fundamentals while making their own interactive art, animated stories, or games using […]