• Open Art Studio

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

    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 and open to all ages.

  • Exploration Station: Wet Felting

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

    Create imaginative pieces of art by shaping wool fibers into your own free-form designs. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Eggshell Ornaments

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

    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 abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today we'll create and customize colorful ornaments made with blown eggs. This event […]

  • Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

    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 during an extra hour in the museum. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Wet Felting

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

    Create imaginative pieces of art by shaping wool fibers into your own free-form designs. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie

    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.

  • Exploration Station: Printmaking

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

    Explore the art and history of printmaking with Charlotte Cummins, art educator and MCM's Director of Community Partnerships. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Exploration Station: Mini Fairy Garden

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

    Use a variety of materials and textures to create your own whimsical fairy garden. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Exploration Station: Marvelous Marble Mazes

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

    Make a custom marble maze using paper materials and your own ingenuity! This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Wild Wonders: Animal Puppets

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

    Celebrate "Something on a Stick" Day by making popsicle stick puppets of your favorite animals! Image credit: Jamie Bare

  • Open Art Studio

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

    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 and open to all ages.

  • Exploration Station: Make and Take Maracas

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

    Create your own percussive musical instrument, maracas, and take them home with you! This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Clothespin People

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

    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 abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today we'll create little pals with wooden clothespins. This event is free with […]

  • Exploration Station: Golden Egg Art

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

    Foster your creativity and decorate a golden egg with vibrant colors. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie

    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.