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Week of Events
MCM Roadshow: Magic Pride Festival
MCM Roadshow: Magic Pride Festival
Join MCM Roadshow and other local organizations at the 6th annual Magic Pride Festival, presented by OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center at Warner Park. Enjoy games and activities for the whole family, take in a stage show with local LGBTQ+ identified performers, chow down on refreshments from Madison-area restaurants, browse a large marketplace area, and more! […]
Open Art Studio
Open Art Studio
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.
Messy Art with Laurie: Sun Catchers
Messy Art with Laurie: Sun Catchers
Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM's youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we'll make-and-take custom paper sun catchers. […]
Free Thursday Evenings
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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM also offers heavily discounted admission and memberships to families who […]
Fun with Fiber Arts: Felt Fabric Collage
Fun with Fiber Arts: Felt Fabric Collage
Explore various practical and artful fiber arts projects like embroidery, weaving, mending, and sewing with our friend Lexie in the Art Studio! Today, we'll make felt collage creations. This event is free during our extended Thursday evening hours! Image credit: Sarah Whiting
Clay Day: Polymer Clay Mini Foods
Clay Day: Polymer Clay Mini Foods
Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities.
We will create all kinds of collaborative projects- plant pots, jewelry, ornaments, tiles and more.
All ages are welcome to join us and experiment with clay.
Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This event is free with general museum admission.
MCM Roadshow: Orton Park Festival
MCM Roadshow: Orton Park Festival
Join MCM Roadshow and other local organizations at the 59th annual Orton Park Festival! Enjoy performances, food, and fun at one of the country's longest-running outdoor music festivals. Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits, maker activities, and more to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.
Saturday Art Adventures: Nature-Dyed Bandanas
Saturday Art Adventures: Nature-Dyed Bandanas
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 custom tie-dye bandanas using naturally-sourced dyes like indigo. This event […]