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Week of Events
Museum Hours: 9 am–12 pm
Madison Children’s Museum will open at 9 am and close promptly at 12 pm (noon) on Thursday, May 16. These abbreviated hours are for one day only, and will accommodate MCM's hosting the Association of Children's Museums InterActivity conference! The museum will return to normal hours (9 am–4 pm) on Friday, May 17.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
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May 12, 2024 -Exploration Station: Yarn Birds
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May 12, 2024 -Let’s Make! with Lexie
Exploration Station: Yarn Birds
It's finally springtime, and the birds have migrated back to Wisconsin! Make a little winged companion out of yarn and imitate the coloring of your favorite backyard bird. This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Muhaiminah Faiz
Let’s Make! with Lexie
Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This event is free with general museum admission.
Monday, May 13, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
No events on this day.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024 -Early Explorers Playgroup
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May 15, 2024 -Playdough Party with Junko
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 […]
Playdough Party with Junko
Join Junko each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that's a squishy, smush-able sensory delight. This event is free with general museum admission.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
No events on this day.
Friday, May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024 -Music with Junebug (Morning)
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May 17, 2024 -Music with Junebug (Afternoon)
Music with Junebug (Morning)
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 our Celebrations room, and is free with general museum […]
Music with Junebug (Afternoon)
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 our Celebrations room, and is free with general museum […]
Saturday, May 18, 2024
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May 18, 2024 -Exploration Station: Pet Rocks
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May 18, 2024 -MCM Roadshow: Book Bus Palooza with Madison Reading Project
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May 18, 2024 -Saturday Art Adventures: Paper Plants
Exploration Station: Pet Rocks
Create a custom a pet rock to bring home and care for! Fill out an "adoption certificate" with their name, birthday, and personality traits. This event is free with the price of general admission.
MCM Roadshow: Book Bus Palooza with Madison Reading Project
Join MCM Roadshow for Madison Reading Project's Book Bus Palooza at the Kohl Center! Celebrate the unveiling of MRP's brand new, ADA-compliant Book Bus. We're inviting families to get creative at our arts-and-crafts table and flex their collaborative skills at our fort-building station. Enjoy more activities from Madison Reading project, the Dream Bus, Madison Public […]
Saturday Art Adventures: Paper Plants
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, let's get inspired by spring blooms and create our own paper plants. […]