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Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee to accompany the calm, crisp morning (while supplies last.)Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free anytime the museum is open. Learn more about membership.
Can you dig it? Groove out at Adult Swim: Green Vibes Only! Get down (to earth) with a far-out night of eco-friendly fun! Get weird with upcycled crafts, compost your competition at trivia, and navigate our recycled obstacle course without leaving a carbon footprint. Join your fellow garden girlies, plant daddies, and eco-enbys as we […]
Explore air quality with local organizations and activities. "Love My Air Wisconsin" will show you how you can stay active and learn ways to protect your health through hands-on activities, a story walk, and through technology that can help you learn about the air quality near you. Put your name in a raffle to win […]
Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm to 8 pm each week.
Get those spring wiggles out! This upbeat dance party invites babies and toddlers to move, groove, and explore music together in the Wildernest. With playful tunes and plenty of room to roam, it’s a joyful way to start the day and connect through movement. This event will be limited to ages 3 and under only. […]
Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm to 8 pm each week.
Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD. This program is free to all attendees! […]
Un Titere De Sangre Zapoteca (Zapotec Heritage Puppet) With playful energy, music, hand-carved wooden puppets, masks and images, Alejandro Jimenez Molina brings to life the story of renowned 20th-century Mexican painter Rufino Tamayo. Tamayo’s journey begins in childhood, where he was orphaned at a young age. Through his love of color, simple forms, and depictions of […]
Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee to accompany the calm, crisp morning (while supplies last.)Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free anytime the museum is open. Learn more about membership.
Join us for free admission and hands-on activities throughout the museum, 4–8 pm! Learn about dozens of free family events taking place May 2–10 in southern Wisconsin as part of Badgerland Learning Days. Admission is free, registration not required. Free activities provided by: • Wisconsin Historical Society• BadgerBots• Lussier Family Heritage Center• Wisconsin National Primate […]
Travel back to the Ryukyu Kingdom of Japan through dance! Yasumi Hanabusa, visiting dance master from Japan, brings Okinawan traditions to life with movements once performed for royal celebrations. Watch for details like martial arts-inspired gestures, beautiful kimonos, and unique styling. It’s a window into history, culture, and artistry—join us for this memorable experience.
Everyone is invited to enjoy free admission and a celebration with our local Asian American and Pacific Islander community featuring food, music, art, and dance representing Asian and Pacific Islander culture and traditions. Featuring: Japanese drumming performance by Beni Daiko Chinese lion dance by Zhong Yi Kung Fu Hmong dance by Viv Ncaus Dance Troupe […]
Wind down your week with a little museum magic after hours. Step into a relaxed, members-only evening where your family can play, create, and explore at your own pace. Wander through your favorite exhibits, settle in for hands-on crafting, or follow your curiosity wherever it leads. Whether your kids want to build, imagine, splash, or […]
Blast Off with VO5 at Cosmic Prom Adult Swim gets a supernova-sized glow up! We're rolling out the galactic carpet for an interplanetary disco party with so much glam & rock even David Bowie would be jealous. Your ticket includes a live concert from beloved space oddities VO5, a signature cocktail or mocktail, cosmic kitsch […]
Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee to accompany the calm, crisp morning (while supplies last.)Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free anytime the museum is open. Learn more about membership.
