Madison Children's Museum

Music with Junebug
2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-20 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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 connection, confidence, and community—all through the magic of music and movement. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

STEAM Time: Squishy Circuits
2026-02-20 11:00 - 12:00
Bright lights, squishy fun! Explore the world of electricity by making your own soft circuit using play dough and LEDs. Kids will shape conductive materials into silly forms while learning how power moves through a circuit. It’s a perfect combo of creativity, science, and glowing hands-on discovery.

Clay Day!
2026-02-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00
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.

Exploration Station: Dot Painting
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00
Tiny dots, big creativity! Inspired by pointillism and Indigenous art forms, this colorful workshop invites young artists to explore how small shapes build big pictures. Use vibrant paints to make animals, patterns, or abstract designs—all one dot at a time. A mindful and meditative way to express yourself with color and shape.

Exploration Station: Chinese New Year Lanterns
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00
Celebrate the Chinese New Year by making a paper lantern to take home or share with someone you love. Inspired by age-old traditions, this activity invites children to welcome the Year of the Horse with color, light, and stories of celebration. A perfect blend of hands-on art and cultural exploration.

BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Show
2026-02-21 17:00 - 19:30
Got a baby? Haven’t seen a date night since the second trimester?
Come to a stand-up comedy show made for exhausted grown-ups—where your baby is not only allowed, but basically the guest of honor.
The BYOB Comedy Hour is coming to the Madison Children’s Museum on February 21, featuring a lineup of comedians who are all either parents themselves or people who work with children (teachers, librarians, childcare pros…the folks who know the chaos firsthand).
BYOB = Bring Your Own Baby (boobs, bottles, and buggies welcome—yes, we have stroller parking).
Laugh at real adult jokes instead of silently screaming into a burp cloth. Bring the baby—they don’t understand the dirty jokes anyway.
Tickets: $20 — available online at www.cheshirecatcomedy.comBabies: FREE (recommended for babies under 18 months due to adult language)
Alcoholic and NA beverages available at the venue!
Saturday, February 21 | 5PM doors | 5:30pm showMadison Children’s Museum | 100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI

Imagination Station with Abby
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:30
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.

Music Time with Tim
2026-02-25 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-04 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-11 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-18 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 11:00 - 11:30
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 and families—free with admission.

Tales with Teresa
2026-02-26 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-03-05 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-03-12 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-03-19 09:30 - 10:00
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.

Messy Art with Laurie
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
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 our youngest artists. It’s creativity without limits—or cleanup. Come make a beautiful mess with us! Free with general admission.

Through Wild Eyes bilingual family program (Spanish and English)
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:30
Through Wild Eyes
Bilingual family program (Spanish & English)
Once on the brink of extinction in the 1990s, the Iberian lynx is now slowly returning thanks to major conservation efforts. Explore this remarkable story through wildlife photography by David Álvarez and hands-on learning that invites children and caregivers to see nature through “wild eyes.” Learn where lynx live, how they survive, and how you, too, can be part of protecting endangered animals and the Earth. Through the organization One Tree Planted, children will vote on where in the world one tree will be planted on behalf of all attendees.

Tras estar al borde de la extinción en la década de 1990, el lince ibérico se está recuperando poco a poco gracias a importantes esfuerzos de conservación. Descubre esta fascinante historia a través de la fotografía de naturaleza de David Álvarez y actividades interactivas que invitan a niños y adultos a observar la naturaleza con una mirada diferente. Aprende dónde viven los linces, cómo sobreviven y cómo tú también puedes contribuir a proteger a los animales en peligro de extinción y al planeta. A través de la organización One Tree Planted, los niños votarán para elegir en qué lugar del mundo se plantará un árbol en nombre de todos los asistentes.

Early Explorers Playgroup
2026-02-27 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-20 09:30 - 10:30
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, and engage in unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

STEAM Time: Melt Animals out of Ice
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:00
Oh no—our miniature animal friends are trapped in ice! Using tools and teamwork, kids will discover how water changes state while building fine motor skills. It’s an arctic adventure full of tactile fun, perfect for curious hands and minds.

Member Party: Amazing Comic Adventure
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Zap! Kapow! Join us for a Marvel-ous members-only party as we unleash our creativity and toon in for fun! Come dressed as your favorite character from cartoons, animation, or anime and get drawn into the action. Create your own comics, follow clues on a super scavenger hunt, and fuel up with free snacks and refreshments courtesy of MCM. It’s going to be ink-credible!

This event is for current museum members only. Registration is $10 per family (after MCM member discount).

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