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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Prep
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Prep
Madison's St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Capitol Square! Stop by the museum before the parade to create a 4-leaf clover button, flag, or hat to adorn yourself. Parade prep activities take place in the Art Studio 10 am-1 pm, and the parade begins at 1:30 just outside the museum.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Saturday Art Adventures
Saturday Art Adventures
Visit the Art Studio for a special project each week with staff facilitation.
Drum Power Performance
Drum Power Performance
Join Drum Power students for a special performance. Drum Power is a drum and dance experience for young people where they are encouraged to develop critical social-emotional skills by exploring African cultural traditions.