Regular hours: Open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Regular hours: Open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Use recycled materials and native prairie seeds to craft handmade seed paper. Once the paper dries, spread the joy by creating special greeting cards or start your own pollinator garden at home. This event is free with the price of general admission.
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, celebrate spring with delightfully whimsical dioramas that feature colorful eggs.This event is free with general museum admission.
Use recycled materials and native prairie seeds to craft handmade seed paper. Once the paper dries, spread the joy by creating special greeting cards or start your own pollinator garden at home. This event is free with the price of general admission.
Join Art Studio staff and your fellow crafters for a collaborative art experience! Help generate large-scale puppets and costumes for use at special MCM festivities (Summerpalooza and beyond!) This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Eleanor Ford
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 admission.
Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.
Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.
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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]
Join MCM for a free celebration 4-8 pm featuring a performance from Beni Daiko, hands-on cultural activities, crafty interactives, special scavenger hunt, refreshments, and more! Snacks and beverages are also available from MCM's pay-what-you-cafe, the Lunchbox, while supplies last.
Every month this summer, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy low-stress social time in an outdoor play space like no other! Tonight we're welcoming Christo's Novelty Combo, an ensemble led by award-winning instrumentalist Christo Ruppenthal. Christo's […]
May the fourth be with you! Join us as we celebrate the galaxy's geekiest holiday with a weekend of intergalactic programming and events, including an out-of-this-world display of intricate Star Wars-themed LEGO sculptures courtesy of our creative friends at WisLUG.This event is free with general museum admission.
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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]
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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]
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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]
