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
Enjoy a FREE members-only workshop as part of Member Appreciation Month! Join us for a hands-on learning experience for the whole family, exploring important themes in Wisconsin History with our friends at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Take on the role of historian by exploring real historical artifacts, images, and documents and asking questions about the past. And […]
Superheroes take over the museum during our next members-only party! Kids (and parents) are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero and save the day one activity at a time! For those who come sans costume, don't worry, you can make DIY masks and gauntlets in the Art Studio. Enjoy a supercharged scavenger hunt […]
Weave a one-of-a-kind botanical tapestry with plants from our verdant Rooftop Ramble garden. This event is free with general museum admission, and open to all ages.
Drop into a new art experience with Laurie and the Art Studio team! Explore art through a variety of creative media and processes meant for all ages and abilities. We'll take care of all the materials and mess mitigation, too! Today, we'll create our own custom stamps and stickers to adorn...well, everything! This event is free […]
Be very, very quiet... we're hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we'll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects will be harmed in the making of this program. This program is free with general museum admission.
Join MCM Roadshow at Urban Triage's 2024 Summer Kickback on July 20th at Penn Park. Enjoy a DJ battle, field activities, friendly family-centered competitions, entertainment tent for cooling, golf carts for accessibility, a climbing wall, bounce houses, a gaming truck, free food carts, popcorn, mascots, characters, and friendly competitions for cash on the spot--up to […]
Weave a one-of-a-kind botanical tapestry with plants from our verdant Rooftop Ramble garden. This event is free with general museum admission, and open to all ages.
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! This event is free with general museum admission.
Join MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Allied Park, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, movies, and free food.
Enjoy exclusive, members-only time in the museum each Tuesday for Member Appreciation Month! There's no better way to play at MCM, especially for our young visitors who are easily overwhelmed by crowds. Stretch out, enjoy the exhibits at your own pace, and enjoy a chilled-out morning together in the museum. Not a member yet? Become one […]
Celebrate the Nice Age Trail and deepen our connection to nature with Isthmus Dance Collective! Each Tuesday, these imaginative, immersive, and active classes will allow kids and their grownups to explore the Trail's themes with curiosity, creativity, and exposure to dance concepts from local dance experts. Today's theme dives into creating dances together, like beavers […]
Choose your own art adventure through exploration of materials. Create robots, cars, houses, and more. Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff. This event is free with general museum admission.
Join MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Aldo Leopold Park, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, movies, and free food.
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
Create your very own plant press with recycled materials. Embark on a color scavenger hunt through the Rooftop Ramble gardens and preserve your choice of fresh, organic blooms.
