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 Fall hours: open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get tickets

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  1. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Wednesday, October 2 @ 10:00 am 11:00 am

    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 to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

    This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.

  2. Guided Movement Games (Worldwide Day of Play)

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    Saturday, September 28 @ 10:30 am 11:00 am

    Celebrate Worldwide Day of Play with our friend Shelby from Force of Nature Movement! Come down to the Wonderground for guided movement games and open play time. We’ll practice intuitive movement skills like climbing, crawling, jumping, and running (to each child’s comfort level and ability.) This program is designed for children 3-10 years, but all are welcome!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

  3. What’s in Your Lunchbox? with UW CALS (Worldwide Day of Play)

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    Saturday, September 28 @ 10:00 am 1:00 pm

    Kick off Worldwide Day of Play with our friends from the UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences! Learn more about the origins of your food, from farm to lunch table.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Kevin Rej

  4. International Day of Peace: Garden Mandala & Suzuki Strings of Madison

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    Saturday, September 21 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Celebrate the International Day of Peace with us at MCM! Work with fellow visitors to create a giant garden mandala on the Rooftop Ramble. Students from Suzuki Strings of Madison will join us for a short performance honoring of the day.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

  5. Clay Day!

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    Friday, September 27 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay!

    Each Friday, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay, dough, paper clay, polymer clay, and more. This event is free with general museum admission.

  6. Clay Day!

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    Friday, September 20 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay!

    Each Friday, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay, dough, paper clay, polymer clay, and more. This event is free with general museum admission.

  7. Fall Museum Re-Opening!

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    Saturday, September 14 @ 9:00 am 4:00 pm

    After two weeks of deep cleaning and maintenance, we’re back and ready for a fabulously playful fall. Enjoy a squeaky-clean museum and get excited for brand-new autumn programs!

  8. Nice Age Tales

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    Wednesday, October 16 @ 10:30 am 11:00 am

    Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program.

    This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

  9. Nice Age Tales

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    Wednesday, October 9 @ 10:30 am 11:00 am

    Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your bodies in this interactive weekly program.

    This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

  10. Nice Age Tales

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    Wednesday, September 25 @ 10:30 am 11:00 am

    Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your bodies in this interactive weekly program.

    This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

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