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  • New Year’s Eve Wonderground Dance Party

    Are your little ones not quite ready to stay up until midnight? Bid farewell to 2025 with the most bedtime-friendly New Year's Eve party in Madison! This dance party begins […]

  • Museum Open: New Year’s Day

    Come join MCM for the very first day of 2026! The museum is open 9 am-4 pm today. Please note that we will not hold extended evening hours today. This […]

  • Music with Junebug New Year edition!

    Celebrate a new beginning with Junebug! This special edition of Music with Junebug brings extra energy, smiles, and rhythm to kick off the year. With songs, storytelling, and hands-on movement, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Exploration Station: Mini Clay Sculptures

    Get your hands on some clay and sculpt your heart out! Kids can pinch, shape, roll, and mold their own one-of-a-kind creations—animals, monsters, treasure boxes, or abstract masterpieces. It’s all […]

  • Sensory World Wonderland

    Ears to hear, noses to sniff, hands to touch—this immersive play experience invites young children to focus on exploring the world through their senses. Our sensory wonderland includes hands-on activities […]

  • Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders

    Help our feathered friends stay fed this winter! Many birds stick around through the coldest months and need a little help finding food. Create your own bird feeder using simple […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Super Friends Club: Winter 2026

    Drop-off class for preschoolers on Thursdays Come to the museum and practice being a super friend! Super Friends Club offers a preschool-style group experience within the museum. Speaking to new […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]