Free Thursday Evenings
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 […]
Open Wed–Sun 9am–4pm, plus late on Thur til 8pm. • Get tickets.
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 […]
Help us plant heirloom tomatoes that will be added to the museum's summer garden! Plant a tomato seed of your own to bring home learn about the growth of plants, […]
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 […]
This winter, enjoy a full extra hour of play on Saturday afternoons! We are open 8 am to 5 pm every Saturday through March 2024. This event is free with […]
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by decorating your own magic clover wand. This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Jamie Bare
Madison's St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Capitol Square! Stop by MCM before the parade to create a festive button, flag, or hat to adorn yourself. The parade begins just outside the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate World Water Day by testing local samples. Gain a better understanding of how our ecosystems filter water, and what organisms live there. Join us each week for new STEAM […]
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 […]
Take science to new heights with our friends from the Four Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International! Put yourself in the pilot seat with their plane flight simulator, explore […]