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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.
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.
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!
Covid Vaccination Clinics at MCM, December 2022
Covid Vaccination Clinics at MCM, December 2022
Madison Children's Museum is partnering with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to host a pop-up COVID vaccination clinic at the museum for adults and kids ages 6 months and up. About the free family vaccination clinic Families will be able to get covid vaccinations or boosters administered to children ages 6 months and up. All vaccinations are […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
The whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum admission. See admission prices and get tickets. Special events: On December 8 We welcome Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin for a family night gathering. Families affected by autism may register for free tickets at Autism […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
The whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum admission. See admission prices and get tickets. Special events: On December 8 We welcome Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin for a family night gathering. Families affected by autism may register for free tickets at Autism […]
Canceled: Adult/Teen Workshop: Tie Dyed Silk Scarves
Canceled: Adult/Teen Workshop: Tie Dyed Silk Scarves
Tonight's workshop is canceled due to lack of registration. Next week's adult/teen jewelry-making workshop has registration open through Tuesday, Dec. 13. Learn ink dyeing techniques and make one or more silk scarves, perfect for gift giving. Class is for ages 13 to adult. Workshop fee includes one scarf, dyes, instruction, and museum admission. Additional scarves […]
Canceled: Early Explorers Playgroup Dec. 9
Canceled: Early Explorers Playgroup Dec. 9
Today's program is canceled, as we are short staffed due to the weather conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience. The museum is open regular hours today. 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) […]
Music with Junebug is ON (Dec. 9)
Music with Junebug is ON (Dec. 9)
Join us for Music with Junebug led by Junko Yamauchi. December 9 update: today's program is happening as scheduled. Join Junko for the final Music with Junebug program of 2022. 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 […]
Canceled: Nutcracker Story Time
Canceled: Nutcracker Story Time
Today's program is canceled due to the weather. But never fear, Dance Wisconsin will return on Sunday, December 11 for their Nutcracker Meet & Greet program.
Canceled: STEAM Time Dec. 9
Canceled: STEAM Time Dec. 9
Today's program is canceled, as we are short staffed due to the weather conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience. The museum is open regular hours today. 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.
Clay Creations
Clay Creations
Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities.
We will create all kinds of collaborative projects- plant pots, jewelry, ornaments, tiles and more.
All ages are welcome to join us and experiment with clay.
Adult Swim: Holiday Craftacular
Adult Swim: Holiday Craftacular
Deck the halls with lots of glue guns—Adult Swim gets crafty for the holidays Whether you're super crafty or were the kid eating paste back in art class, this Adult Swim is for you! Join us for an evening packed full of holiday hijinks and enough tongue-in-cheek merriment to make the heart of the most […]
Pom Pom Party
Exploration Station: Soap-Making
Exploration Station: Soap-Making
Exploration Stations introduce 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.
Arctic Animals Scavenger Hunt
Arctic Animals Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate the winter season as you search for arctic animals in the Wildernest.
Saturday Art Adventures
Saturday Art Adventures
Visit the Art Studio for a special project each week with staff facilitation.