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  • Exploration Station: Resist Watercolors for World Water Day

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Celebrate World Water Day by learning to create nature scenes with watercolors and a "resist" technique. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Ursina Amsler and students

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie: Accordion Books

    Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! Today, we'll […]

  • Movement Games in the Wonderground

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, let's get out that spring break energy!Program location is subject to change, depending […]

  • Exploration Station: Spinny Pinwheels

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Create your own colorful paper pinwheel to take home. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Mini Clay Sculptures

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Use modeling clay and your wildest imaginings to craft a take-home sculpture. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Cheese Tasting with Fromagination

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Explore cheeses both funky and familiar with our friends from Fromagination. Savor the comforting creaminess of cheddar or be brave with a tangy aged slice in the Lunchbox Cafe. This […]

  • Exploration Station: Kids’ View Photography

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Learn about the art of photography and take photos on digital cameras or phones. Print a photo portrait, capture a still life, and discover new ways to see the museum. […]

  • Bucket Drumming in the Wonderground

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Join MCM staff for a rhythm-tastic bucket drumming session in the Wonderground. This event is free with general admission.

  • Exploration Station: Marvelous Marble Mazes

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Make a custom marble maze using paper materials and your own ingenuity! This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Lexie’s Idea Lab: Zine Party!

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for creating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. This event is […]

  • Be Amazed! with James the Magician (Session 1)

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Join longtime friend of MCM James the Magician for 30 minutes of amazement, magic, and delight in the Celebrations Room. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, […]

  • Be Amazed! with James the Magician (Session 2)

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Join longtime friend of MCM James the Magician for 30 minutes of amazement, magic, and delight in the Celebrations Room. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, […]

  • Movement Games in the Wonderground

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, let's get out that spring break energy!Program location is subject to change, depending […]

  • Exploration Station: Wooden Spoon Puppets

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Create your very own silly curvilinear companion by dressing up a simple wooden spoon with customized face, hair, clothes, and more! This event is free with the price of general […]

  • Exploration Station: Yarn Stars

    Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

    Practice hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as you bring color to the cosmos with vibrant yarn stars. This event is free with general museum admission.