New Early Childhood Programs
Story Time - every Wednesday morning and the third Saturday of each month Preschool
French Club / Preschool Spanish Club - winter sessions of both language programs begin January 30, 2001 Music Together - first Saturday of each month (beginning in January 2002) Art Dabblrs / Science Dabblers - expanded to include afternoon sessions.

A Dinomate Dane Party!
The Reptile Place Orchestra returns to MCM to help kick off the opening of Dig Into
Dinosaures. The party takes place Friday, February 9, from 6-9 pm and features music by Madison's favorite reptiles, along with refreshments, party favors and activities for the kids. Admission is free for Museum members, $5/ nonmember. Polish your dancing shoes and watch your mailbox for a special invitation!

Science Camp for Girls
Girls in grades 2-4 are invited to register for a full day of science exploration just for girls! Campers will become field scientists in Dig Into Dinosaurs, exploring the field of geology and learing techniques used by paleontologists to uncover and identify fossils. Science Camp for Girls takes place Friday, February 23, from 9 am-3 pm. $25/member. $30/nonmember. Pre-registration is reguired; call (608) 661-4587 to register.

Evening Fun for Families
You no longer need to wait for an exhibits opening to enjoy the Museum during evening
hours! A Trip to the Tropics, our first in a series of Family Fun Night events, offers a sure cure for cabin fever. Deck yourself out in tropical clothing and dance to the Caribbean rhythms of Goongoo Peas, have your face painted, enjoy tropical treats and make summertime sand paintings. Friday, January 19, 6-8 pm. Free admission for Museum members, $2/nonmember.