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STEAM Time: Beaks, Feathers, & Adaptations

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

How does a chicken snag snacks off the ground, or a hawk glide through the air? Learn about the ways in which birds have adapted to thrive in their environment--through […]

Exploration Station: Bean Planting

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

 Start your own mini-garden by planting beans to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind plant pot! This event is free with the price of general admission.

Exploration Station: Think Like a Flower

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

Why do bees visit flowers? Do they like some flowers better than others? Come learn about pollination, mutualism, and co-evolution between flowers and bees, and discover how this special relationship shaped […]

Wild Wonders: Ripped Paper Landscapes

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

Today we're embracing the creative possibilities of texture and layering with ripped paper landscapes! Use the raw paper edges and a dose of creativity to assemble your own nature scene. […]

STEAM Time: Chlorophyll Power Hour

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

What's that green stuff? It's chlorophyll! Experiment with plants from the Rooftop Ramble garden to discover how plants process sunlight to get their nutrients. Join us each week for new […]

Exploration Station: Yarn Birds

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

It's finally springtime, and the birds have migrated back to Wisconsin! Make a little winged companion out of yarn and imitate the coloring of your favorite backyard bird. This event […]

Exploration Station: Yarn Birds

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

It's finally springtime, and the birds have migrated back to Wisconsin! Make a little winged companion out of yarn and imitate the coloring of your favorite backyard bird. This event […]

Exploration Station: Pet Rocks

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

Create a custom a pet rock to bring home and care for! Fill out an "adoption certificate" with their name, birthday, and personality traits. This event is free with the […]

Exploration Station: Pet Rocks

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

Create a custom a pet rock to bring home and care for! Fill out an "adoption certificate" with their name, birthday, and personality traits. This event is free with the […]

Exploration Station: Bubble Science

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

Somebody burst your bubble? No worries—we can make new ones! Explore the shiny, pearlescent world of bubble science and learn how these squeaky-clean beauties are formed. This event is free […]

Wild Wonders: Spring Planting

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

 Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind plant cup! This event is free with the price of general admission.

Nice Age Trail Grand Opening Weekend (Day 1)

Come celebrate the grand opening of MCM's brand-new nature exhibit, the Nice Age Trail! Buzz, slide, hop, flutter, and tromp through a four-season environment as you "walk in the paws" […]

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