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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.
Look up! There's a whole universe waiting to be explored. Join UW Astronomy for an evening of stargazing and discovery as you learn about the stars, planets, and wonders of space. Ask questions, explore the night sky, and discover what makes our universe so extraordinary. Bring your curiosity and get ready for an adventure beyond […]
Join Abby in the Art Studio classroom to stretch your creativity with common materials used in unexpected ways. Each week will feature a different activity.
Get ready for some squeaky-clean science! Discover how soap goes from a liquid mixture to a solid bar as you explore the fascinating properties of matter. Make your own soap while learning about the differences between liquids and solids. Take home your creation and a little more knowledge about the science hiding in everyday things!
What's in the air we breathe every day? Get ready to explore the science of breathing as we learn about Wisconsin air quality and how our lungs help keep us healthy through crafts, games, and interactive activities. Depending on the day's activities, you might walk through giant lungs, spin a prize wheel, or enjoy a […]
Diamond Spratling, Climate DistrupHER, is a force in the climate justice field, and has written a children's book. On Friday, November 13, we are hosting Diamond Spratling, a fierce and famous advocate for climate justice. Diamond is the author of children's picture book, Sage Sails the World. She is the keynote speaker at the Youth […]
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information. This event is free with general museum […]
Calling all fairy architects! Join the effort to solve fairyland's chronic housing shortage by designing and building a miniature home from natural materials. Explore how sticks, leaves, and other found treasures can become walls, roofs, and fairy-sized furnishings. Bring your best ideas—these tiny neighbors deserve some imaginative architecture!
Calling all fairy architects! Join the effort to solve fairyland's chronic housing shortage by designing and building a miniature home from natural materials. Explore how sticks, leaves, and other found treasures can become walls, roofs, and fairy-sized furnishings. Bring your best ideas—these tiny neighbors deserve some imaginative architecture!
What happens when a little fairy sparkle meets a whole lot of goo? It's slime-making magic! Mix, squish, stretch, and experiment as you create a shimmering batch of sparkly slime. Discover how ingredients combine to make this wonderfully stretchy substance, and imagine what magical creatures might use it for in their enchanted world.
Settle in for a special storytime that brings generations together. Eleanor Dougherty shares beloved picture books with young listeners in a warm, welcoming setting. This gentle program invites children ages 0–8 and their caregivers to connect through stories, imagination, and the simple joy of reading together.
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information. This event is free with general museum […]
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information. This event is free with general museum […]
Take storytime to new heights! Join Paula Panczenko on the museum rooftop for a cozy read-aloud surrounded by fresh air, gardens, and views of our Capitol and the lake. Settle in, listen to engaging picture books, and enjoy stories together in one of MCM’s most unique spaces. Bring your imagination and discover where a good […]
Join MCM art educator Ms. Laurie for a weekly burst of color, texture, and joyful experimentation. Young children can freely explore art materials in a welcoming space designed especially for our youngest artists. It’s creativity without limits—or cleanup. Come make a beautiful mess with us! Free with general admission.
