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Lunar New Year Lion Dance
Lunar New Year Lion Dance
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a special outdoor Lion Dance performance by Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association.
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Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together: Mixed-age music classes for babies through 5 years...and the grownups who love them® Join Monroe Street Arts Center for a special MCM edition of their popular Music Together® class right here at the museum. The cornerstone of the Music Together® program is the Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and […]
4 events,
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Tales with Teresa
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 will share stories and help build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
Mess Monsters
Mess Monsters
Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
Music Time with Tim
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
7 events,
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Snow Carving Demonstration
Snow Carving Demonstration
We're celebrating Winter in the Wonderground all month! Watch guest artists from Martino Studios create snow sculptures that will live in the Wonderground for as long as the cold weather lasts.
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Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully 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 activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
Music with Junebug
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 in the Celebrations Room on floor 2.
4 events,
Member Morning
Member Morning
MemberMornings provide exclusive time for museum members to access the museum outside of public operating hours. Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free on Member Morning or any other time the museum is open. Learn more about membership.
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Snow Carving Demonstration
Snow Carving Demonstration
We're celebrating Winter in the Wonderground all month! Watch guest artists from Martino Studios create snow sculptures that will live in the Wonderground for as long as the cold weather lasts.
Pom Pom Party
Pom Pom Party
Practice sorting, scooping, and stacking colorful pom pom balls in the Wildernest. This event is free with general museum admission.
1 event,
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Crash! Bang! Boom! Madison Polka Riot
Crash! Bang! Boom! Madison Polka Riot
Note: This event takes place at the High Noon Saloon, 601 East Washington Ave. Shake off your cabin fever at Madison's family friendly version of the legendary Milwaukee Polka Riot at the High Noon Saloon, located on East Washington Ave.. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy music by local polka powerhouses Polkalamity and Urban Hurdles; […]
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2 events,
Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together: Mixed-age music classes for babies through 5 years...and the grownups who love them® Join Monroe Street Arts Center for a special MCM edition of their popular Music Together® class right here at the museum. The cornerstone of the Music Together® program is the Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and […]
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Take an in depth look at plants and animals to gain a better understanding of nature's cycles and processes.
5 events,
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Canceled: Tales with Teresa
Canceled: Tales with Teresa
The museum is closed today due to weather. Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
Canceled: Mess Monsters
Canceled: Mess Monsters
The museum is closed today due to weather. Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
Canceled: Music Time with Tim
Canceled: Music Time with Tim
The museum is closed today due to weather. Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
4 events,
SOLD OUT: Adult Swim: Winter Weirderland
SOLD OUT: Adult Swim: Winter Weirderland
Tonight's Adult Swim is sold out. Our next Adult Swim will be April 14, and tickets will be on sale soon! Though the wind may howl and yetis prowl, Adult Swim is keeping it warm, wacky, and weird! Activities include See the full list of activities and schedule below Dine & drink options Anti/Valentine Deluxe […]
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Canceled Today: Early Explorers Playgroup
Canceled Today: Early Explorers Playgroup
Playgroup is canceled today, Feb. 10. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you next week! Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully 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
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 in the Celebrations Room on floor 2.
4 events,
Pom Pom Party
Pom Pom Party
Practice sorting, scooping, and stacking colorful pom pom balls in the Wildernest. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Exploration Station: Love Bugs
Exploration Station: Love Bugs
Use yarn and other objects to make Love Bugs and bring home a new lovable friend.
Wildernest Scavenger Hunt
Wildernest Scavenger Hunt
Our youngest visitors can take part in a scavenger hunt designed for early learners, following clues throughout the Wildernest exhibit
1 event,
Scratch Programming Class
Scratch Programming Class
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 Scratch software. For children age 9 to 13; parents may accompany child to the class or stay in the building to visit exhibits with a younger sibling. Learn more […]
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[SOLD OUT] Be My Baby: Valentine’s Party for Babies & Toddlers
[SOLD OUT] Be My Baby: Valentine’s Party for Babies & Toddlers
Join us for a Valentine's Day party for our youngest visitors! Come to Madison Children's Museum for Valentine-themed fun just for little ones ages 0 to 3 years old. Visit our photo booth and enjoy infant and toddler (non-messy) activities: The museum is open special hours, 9-11 am today, for children ages 0-3 and their […]
1 event,
Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together: Mixed-age music classes for babies through 5 years...and the grownups who love them® Join Monroe Street Arts Center for a special MCM edition of their popular Music Together® class right here at the museum. The cornerstone of the Music Together® program is the Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and […]
5 events,
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Canceled: Tales with Teresa
Canceled: Tales with Teresa
Today's program is canceled due to illness. Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
Mess Monsters
Mess Monsters
Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
Music Time with Tim
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
3 events,
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Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully 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 activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
Music with Junebug
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 in the Celebrations Room on floor 2.
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children's creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them.
1 event,
Saturday Art Adventures
Saturday Art Adventures
Visit the Art Studio for a special project each week with staff facilitation.
1 event,
Scratch Programming Class
Scratch Programming Class
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 Scratch software. For children age 9 to 13; parents may accompany child to the class or stay in the building to visit exhibits with a younger sibling. Learn more […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together: Mixed-age music classes for babies through 5 years...and the grownups who love them® Join Monroe Street Arts Center for a special MCM edition of their popular Music Together® class right here at the museum. The cornerstone of the Music Together® program is the Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and […]
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Take an in depth look at plants and animals to gain a better understanding of nature's cycles and processes.
4 events,
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Tales with Teresa
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 will share stories and help build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
Mess Monsters
Mess Monsters
Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
Music Time with Tim
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
5 events,
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Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully 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 activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
Music with Junebug
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 in the Celebrations Room on floor 2.
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children's creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them.
4 events,
Pom Pom Party
Pom Pom Party
Practice sorting, scooping, and stacking colorful pom pom balls in the Wildernest. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Exploration Station: Race Cars
Exploration Station: Race Cars
This STEM program will help you work on your engineering skills and gain an understanding of physics as you explore speed and velocity.
Wildernest Scavenger Hunt
Wildernest Scavenger Hunt
Our youngest visitors can take part in a scavenger hunt designed for early learners, following clues throughout the Wildernest exhibit
1 event,
Scratch Programming Class
Scratch Programming Class
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 Scratch software. For children age 9 to 13; parents may accompany child to the class or stay in the building to visit exhibits with a younger sibling. Learn more […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together 10-Week Member Class
Music Together: Mixed-age music classes for babies through 5 years...and the grownups who love them® Join Monroe Street Arts Center for a special MCM edition of their popular Music Together® class right here at the museum. The cornerstone of the Music Together® program is the Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and […]
4 events,
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Tales with Teresa
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 will share stories and help build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.
Mess Monsters
Mess Monsters
Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
Music Time with Tim
Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
4 events,
Early Explorers Playgroup
Early Explorers Playgroup
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully 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 activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
Music with Junebug
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 in the Celebrations Room on floor 2.
STEAM Time
STEAM Time
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children's creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them.
6 events,
Member Morning
Member Morning
MemberMornings provide exclusive time for museum members to access the museum outside of public operating hours. Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free on Member Morning or any other time the museum is open. Learn more about membership.
Pom Pom Party
Pom Pom Party
Practice sorting, scooping, and stacking colorful pom pom balls in the Wildernest. This event is free with general museum admission.
Exploration Station
Exploration Station
Exploration Stations introduces concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) through hands-on projects and engaging experiments, with a particular focus on biology and natural materials. Each Exploration Station is a unique experience.
