Week of the Young Child—Family Friday
Family plays a crucial role in children’s social and emotional development. Family relationships are the foundation for all other relationships; they teach children about security and how to experience the … Continue reading
Week of the Young Child—Artsy Thursday
According to Laurie Rossbach, arts education manager at Madison Children’s Museum, “art is a perfect way for children to explore the world.” Drawing, painting, and sculpting with clay help to … Continue reading
Week of the Young Child—Work Together Wednesday
Collaborating during work or play teaches children about self-awareness, self-management, decision making, and a variety of other important social skills. According to Heather Davis, the museum’s early learning manager, “Being … Continue reading
Week of the Young Child–Tasty Tuesday
Children process information through all of their senses. Tasting new and different foods exposes children to a variety of experiences, and sets them up for a lifetime of adventurous and … Continue reading
Week of the Young Child—Music Monday
This week we’re pleased participate in the Week of the Young Child. Organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the Week of the Young Child is … Continue reading
New Exhibit Opening: The Milky Way Dairy Bar
The museum’s newest exhibit is a tasty lick of Madison history!
Learn From Nature
By Joyce Hemphill (Queen of Play) My young neighbor was telling me about a nature walk she took with her mom. They set out looking for ‘signs of spring.’ They … Continue reading
“The museum was our happy place during a dark time.” Read Sandy’s story.
When Sandy’s daughter Shannon became ill, the museum was a refuge for Sandy and her granddaughter Charlotte. Read their story below. The Madison Children’s Museum will always have a special … Continue reading
Celebrating 100 Years of the Wisconsin State Capitol Building at Madison Children’s Museum
Madison Children’s Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Capitol with a series of seasonal events and kids’ workshops. The museum’s participation in this event is in … Continue reading
Safely View the Eclipse with Your Kids
The upcoming eclipse of the sun, which will be visible over Madison on Monday, August 21 from 11:50 a.m. to 2:37 p.m., is creating nationwide excitement. This is the first … Continue reading
Repetition and Play
By Joyce Hemphill (Queen of Play) I was chatting with a first year nanny who is caring for two young children; the oldest will be starting kindergarten in the fall. … Continue reading
Benefit Sale Sunday Discount List
The list below contains the Sunday Markdown Sale discounts, which are further reductions from Saturday prices. Many other items, including clothing, books, and accessories are still available and are priced … Continue reading
