Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Learn about the Year of the Dragon and celebrate Chinese New Year with your own blinking dragon eye made of folded paper. This event is free with general museum admission. […]
Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, […]
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and […]
Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum's extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles […]
Join MCM Roadshow at the inaugural Madison Korean American Day, presented by Wisconsin nonprofit AMASIAN. This event celebrates the immense contributions Korean Americans have made to every aspect of society. […]
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with your own little "fire-breathing" dragon made of crepe paper and recycled materials. This event is free with general museum admission.
Spring 2024 Session Exercise your creativity and have fun learning computer programming! Class participants will learn computer programming fundamentals while making their own interactive art, animated stories, or games using […]
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. Today, enjoy a singalong with songs about care […]
A Valentine's Day party for exhausted grown-ups and their babies It's hard to have a romantic Valentine's evening when you're the caregivers to a baby. Getting a babysitter can be […]
Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM's youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist […]
Visit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check in at the admissions desk when you visit during free […]
Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff. This event is free with general […]
Decorate wooden clothespins to mimic your favorite animal! Imagine what they'd eat and sounds they would make. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall
Explore the science of Earth's systems using virtual reality viewers. This event is free with general museum admission.
Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities.
We will create all kinds of collaborative projects- plant pots, jewelry, ornaments, tiles and more.
All ages are welcome to join us and experiment with clay.
