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In addition to winter decorations and seasonal activities in the Art Studio, Creation Station, and Make It Workshop, we have un-brrr-lievable events and programs planned for this winter!
Kick off the Winter Playland season at CDM's magical, snowy evening.
Monday, November 3 from 6-8 p.m.
This event is just for members!
Santa is coming to town! Enjoy themed activities and a meet and greet with the big man himself.
Sunday, December 7 from 8-10 a.m.
$16 for members
$25 for non-members
Celebrate with balloons and confetti at the exclusive New Year's party for families!
Tuesday, December 30 from 6-8 p.m.
$10 for members
$22 for non-members
Kick off 2026 with our daytime New Year's event for the whole family!
Wednesday, December 31
Included with General Admission
Looking for an exciting way to spend winter break? CDM Winter Camp is an engaging and flexible winter camp for kids in grades K-5!
Choose one, many, or all dates available.
December 22, 23, 29, 30
January 5, 6
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Create sweet memories with your family this holiday season! On select dates, guests can purchase shortbread cookies to decorate with icing and sprinkles in Kaleidoscope Corner as a holiday treat during their Museum visit.
Cookies can be purchased in advance as an add-on to a general admission ticket for $6/cookie. Cookies purchased at the ticket desk will be $8/cookie. Access pricing is available on-site with valid identification (an EBT card and photo ID) for $4/cookie.
Limited supply will be available each day, so we encourage you to buy in advance!
November 28, 29, 30
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
January 3, 4
Drop-in between 12-4 p.m.
Looking for a gift that will keep giving year-round? A membership to CDM is the perfect choice!
Through November and December, receive a special gift with the purchase of a membership - click below to learn more and purchase today!
Enjoy hands-on activities that are developmentally appropriate for our youngest guests and engage the senses, spark imagination, and spur creativity.
Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.
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Wednesday, November 26: Open
Thanksgiving: Closed
Black Friday: Open
Wednesday, December 3, 10, and 17: Closed
Christmas Eve: Closed
Christmas Day: Closed
Wednesday, December 31: Open
As we wrap up our 30th year, we are celebrating with our Giving Tree! The tree will be in the Museum lobby AND in Miller Park's Festive Forest, showcasing staff and guest talent through different featured decorations.
In celebration of our milestone anniversary, we are continuing our 30 for 30 campaign, with a goal of raising $30,000 in support of the Museum's mission and honoring thirty years of exploration, innovation, and discovery. Join us in making our community the best place for a child to grow up by donating today!
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