Road Show and Events
While our new facility is under construction, join us as we take our traveling exhibits on the road to community centers and events throughout south central Wisconsin. We are constantly adding to and updating our Road Show, so please check back for the most current listings and details on our events.
Road Show
March
Happy Bambino/MCM Program Series*
Wednesdays, March 10, 17 and 24, 10–10:30 a.m.
Happy Bambino
4116 Monona Drive, Madison
Leap Into Lakes Parent and Child Program
Tuesday, March 9, 10–11 a.m.
Verona Public Library
500 Silent St., Verona
To register: 608.845.7180, ext. 137
Sponsored by US Bank
Dig into Dinosaurs
Thursday, March 11, 3:10–4 p.m.
Waunakee Library
710 South St., Waunakee
Sponsored by US Bank
MCM Mobile Exhibits and Art Activities
Kids in the Rotunda
Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Overture Center
201 State St., Madison
MCM Discovery to Go Preschool Program Series
Tuesday, March 16, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Meadowood Community Center
5734 Raymond Road, Madison
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art/MCM James Watrous Gallery
Children’s Tour & Art Workshop
Saturday, March 27, 1–3 p.m.
Begins in James Watrous Gallery
201 State St., Madison
Cost is $5, advance registration required; call McKenzie at 608.256.6445, ext. 550
Click here for more information
MCM Mobile Museum at Healthy Habits Week (sponsored by Dean & St. Mary’s)
Goodman Atwood Community Center
Monday, March 29–Thursday, April 1, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday
Goodman Atwood Community Center
149 Waubesa St., Madison
April
Happy Bambino/MCM Program Series*
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10–10:30 a.m.
Happy Bambino
4116 Monona Drive, Madison
UW Science Expeditions
Saturday, April 10
Event details TBD
MCM Mobile Museum for Week of the Young Child
Monday, April 12, 12–5 p.m.; Tuesday, April 13–Thursday, April 15, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Friday, April 16, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Henry Vilas Zoo Visitor Center
606 S. Randall Ave., Madison
MCM Mobile Museum and Activities at Isthmus Green Day
Saturday, April 17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monona Terrace
1 John Nolen Drive, Madison
Waisman Center Pre-Concert Activities
Sunday, April 18, noon
Waisman Center
1500 Highland Ave., Madison
MCM Discovery to Go Preschool Program Series
Tuesday, April 20, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Meadowood Community Center
5734 Raymond Road, Madison
Dia de Los Ninos
Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location TBD
May
Waisman Center Pre-Concert Activities
Sunday, May 2, noon
Waisman Center
1500 Highland Ave., Madison
Gallery Night Drop–In Exhibit and Program Activities
Friday, May 7, 6–8 p.m. (outdoor activities, weather permitting)
Absolutely Art
2322 Atwood Ave., Madison
Let’s Grow!
Wednesday, May 12 (time TBD)
Verona Public Library
500 Silent St., Verona
To register: 608.845.7180, ext. 137
Sponsored by US Bank
MCM Discovery to Go Preschool Program Series
Tuesday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Meadowood Community Center
5734 Raymond Road, Madison
Marquette Gallery Night
Friday, May 28, 6–8 p.m.
Marquette Elementary School
1501 Jenifer St., Madison
Leap into Lakes
Thursday, May 20 (time TBD)
Sun Prairie Parks and Recreation
300 E. Main St., Sun Prairie
Dig Into Dinosaurs
Thursday, May 20 (time TBD)
Sun Prairie Parks and Recreation
300 E. Main St., Sun Prairie
* The fee for each four-week series at Happy Bambino is $20/$18 early bird registration (10 days prior to start). MCM members save 10 percent. To register, go to happybambino.com or call 608.204.6147.
Special Events
Spring Scramble
Monday, May 24, 2010
Bishops Bay Country Club
Tee up for a great cause with MCM’s second annual golf outing. Our scramble format, fun games, and great food guarantee a good time for everyone. Interested in playing or becoming an event sponsor? Download the registration form here.
We would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of Spring Scramble:
Other Spring Scramble sponsors include Dejope Gaming, J.H. Findorff and Son Inc., M & I Bank, RSM McGladrey Inc., Sony Creative, The Gialamas Company Inc., Associated Bank, and North Central Group.
Juniorpalooza
June 12, 2010, 10 a.m.–noon
In the parking lot of the NEW Madison Children’s Museum
100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison
Check back in late spring for more details on this annual entertainment event!
American Girl Fashion Show
Hosted by Madison Children’s Museum
Friday-Sunday, July 16-18, 2010
Madison Marriott West
Paired with our Annual Benefit Sale, this event makes the ultimate American Girl weekend. Join us to see all the latest fashions for girls and their dolls. Recommended for children 6 and up.
Annual Benefit Sale of American Girl Returns and Seconds
Saturday-Sunday, July 17-18, 2010
ABS Warehouse
Opening Gala
Saturday, August 7, 2010
At our new home – 100 N. Hamilton Street
Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, August 14-15, 2010
