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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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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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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 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 our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our […]
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Ready to think like a scientist? Arrange five pegs on a balance board and see if you can keep it steady. Through trial and error, kids will discover how placement, […] |
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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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Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee to accompany the calm, crisp morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership […]
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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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Brighten your day with a burst of color! Create your own rainbow-inspired wall hanging using vibrant yarn, beads, and playful textures. Layer, knot, and design your way to a one-of-a-kind […] |
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Join Abby in the Art Studio classroom on Wednesdays to stretch your creativity with common materials used in unexpected ways. Each week will feature a different activity.
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Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, […]
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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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Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our […] |
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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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Adopt a pot from our “Clay it Forward” program and plant a succulent to bring home. Gain a better understanding of plants’ cycles and processes. |
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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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Celebrate the famous pi—approximately 3.14—on March 14 with art that goes round and round! Explore circles of all sizes as you create colorful designs inspired by the mathematical magic of […]
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Say it loud—say it in color! Create your own mini fabric banner using paint, symbols, and words that matter to you. Whether it’s a message of kindness, celebration, or imagination, […] |
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Join Abby in the Art Studio classroom on Wednesdays to stretch your creativity with common materials used in unexpected ways. Each week will feature a different activity.
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Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, […]
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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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How much water can a “thirsty” powder drink? Make your prediction, then put it to the test! In this hands-on STEM experiment, kids will measure, pour, and observe as powders […]
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Join the women from the Four Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International as they bring the excitement of flight to the Madison Children’s Museum! They will be here with […] |
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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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Celebrate warmer days with a joyful music gathering led by Junko “Junebug” Yamauchi and special musical guests from our MCM team. This interactive spring concert blends singing, movement, and community […]
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Ready to catch the wind? Design and build your own kite, then head outside to see how it flies! Experiment with shape, balance, and tail length as you test and […] |
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Meet the next generation of conservation scientists! Students from the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology will guide hands-on activities about water systems, plant life, and seed growth. Kids can explore […]
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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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Bring the beauty of our gardens indoors! Create a one-of-a-kind sun catcher using real dried flowers and your imagination. Layer colors, shapes, and textures to design something that glows in […] |
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […] |
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […]
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […] |
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […]
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Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, […]
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […] |
3 events,
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […]
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […]
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Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our […] |
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […]
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […] |
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Grab a ruler and your creativity! Drop in and help us transform cardboard into an immersive environment using real-world math skills like measurement, angles, and spatial reasoning. Expect trial, error, […]
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What would your perfect garden look like? Build it in layers! Kids will cut, fold, and glue to create pop-up scenes filled with flowers, pathways, and playful surprises. Explore color, […] |
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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 […] |
5 events,
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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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Get moving and grooving with your li’l one! Do you have a dancing baby? Discover Junko’s weekly music class where babies and toddlers can explore their natural love of rhythm. […]
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Music and movement for preschoolers! Is your 3–5 year old ready to jam? Join Junko for a dynamic weekly class designed especially for preschool-aged kids. In this class, your child […]
$45
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Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our […] |
1 event,
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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, […] |
0 events,
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