Rain or shine, we're choosing activities inspired by the day's weather! We'll make pinwheels, play with bubbles, or enjoy other weather-related creative projects. This event is free with the price of general admission.
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
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Rain or shine, we're choosing activities inspired by the day's weather! We'll make pinwheels, play with bubbles, or enjoy other weather-related creative projects. This event is free with the price of general admission. |
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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 […]
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Explore the teeny, teeming ecosystem hiding in our compost bucket! Examine living organisms in compost samples under the microscope, and make-and-take vermaculture compost "tea" to bring home a special nutrient blend for your houseplants.Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage […] |
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Each Sunday, 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 |
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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 […] |
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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 |
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Celebra el Día del Niño con nosotros. Únete a nuestro taller especial para celebrar a los niños. Haremos mini piñatas, jugaremos a las sillas musicales con música latina animada, y disfrutaremos de un espectáculo de marionetas, todo en español. ¡Es una celebración llena de alegría donde todos pueden aprender y jugar juntos! Celebrate Children's Day […] |
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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 […]
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Experiment with renewable energy using our KidWind turbine kit! Build wind turbines, test out their energy output based on fan blade shape, size, number, and angle, and make modifications to create the ideal windmill. This event is free with general admission. Image credit: KidWind and Mandy Putnam
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Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities. |
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Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own paper plant pot! This event is free with the price of general admission. |
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Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own paper plant pot! This event is free with the price of general admission.
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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! In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, we'll create art from re-used or recycledmaterials. This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Join us for free admission and hands-on activities throughout the museum, 4–8 pm! Learn about dozens of free family events taking place April 19–27 in southern Wisconsin as part of Badgerland Learning Days. Admission is free, registration not required. Free activities provided by: Forward! Marching Band (6:30-7 pm) Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Henry Vilas Zoo […]
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Create seed balls using a native pollinator seed mix grown on the museum's Rooftop Ramble! Find out what it takes to plant pollinator gardens, and gain a better understanding of plants' life cycle from seed to flower. This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Chicago Community Gardeners Association |
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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.
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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 |
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Join MCM for a free celebration featuring performances from Beni Daiko, Mukula Dance, and the Zhong Yi Lion Dancers, hands-on activities with UW student groups HASA, SEASA, and CHASA, refreshments from Halo Halo, and more!Support for MCM cultural heritage celebrations provided by Dane Arts and Madison Arts Commission. |
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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 […] |
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