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Shake up your holiday season—literally! Join us to make snow globes with a Kwanzaa twist. Kids can decorate miniature scenes with symbols of unity, creativity, and community. Whether you’re learning […]
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Programs & Events
MCM is a busy place with hundreds of activities, classes and workshops for every age.
All of our museum programs are designed to foster healthy growth, development, learning, trying something unfamiliar, and, well, just having fun! Dive into offerings and check out our calendar. We’re sure there is something for you to do in our amazing learning playground.
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Design your own frosty masterpiece with popsicle sticks, gems, and more! Little hands will love this sensory-friendly crafting experience, turning simple materials into glittering snowflakes. Each one is as unique […]
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Make your own frosty masterpiece! Use gel printing plates (gelli plates) and paint to create layered, textured art inspired by the chill and beauty of the winter season. No two […] |
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Madison’s cutest New Years celebration kicks off bright and early this morning! Meant for littles aged 0-3 years, this party will feature a Baby New Year photo op, a toddler […]
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Celebrate the end of 2025 with a creative twist! Use your imagination to craft a wearable New Year’s Eve button that captures your hopes, dreams, or just your favorite glittery […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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, […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. |
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Sing, stomp, and hop to the beat with Junko “Junebug” Yamauchi. These energetic, interactive sessions blend lively music, playful rhythms, and storytelling elements that spark imagination. Junko’s joyful energy builds […]
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Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring […] |
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Who knew coffee filters could be so cool? Use vibrant markers to color your filter, then watch the magic happen as water blends the hues. Fold, cut, and open it […]
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Get hands-on with metallic materials in this creative workshop led by Art Studio Manager Laurie. Kids will experiment with embossing techniques to craft dazzling foil art that pops with texture […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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, […]
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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 […]
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Sing, stomp, and hop to the beat with Junko “Junebug” Yamauchi. These energetic, interactive sessions blend lively music, playful rhythms, and storytelling elements that spark imagination. Junko’s joyful energy builds […]
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Virtual reality meets real-life learning in this mind-expanding STEAM experience! Travel through ecosystems, explore natural patterns, and see how everything in nature connects—all in an immersive, interactive digital environment. It’s […] |
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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 […]
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Explore the science behind spinning by designing and decorating your own tops and spinners. Will yours spin smoothly or wobble wildly? Tinker, test, and try again as you discover how […]
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Join Art Studio Manager Laurie for a playful project that blends sculpture, craft, and character design. Visitors will use wooden spoons and a variety of materials to craft their own […] |
While at Madison Children’s Museum, visitors may be photographed by museum photographers. These images may be used to publicize the museum in print, online, and display materials, and may also be distributed to the media. If you do not wish your photograph to be used by the museum, please speak to our staff at the front desk.
