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Create your own tissue paper ghostie and learn about air currents as you watch it float in our mini wind tunnel! This event is free with general museum admission.
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Join us for the cutest autumn event in town: Baby's First Halloween! The museum will be open for special hours on Tuesday, October 29, for this boppin' baby party (ages 0-3) and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome! All activities are included in the cost of general admission. Make sure to sign up for our FREE First-Time Parent Membership in-person or […] |
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Make MCM the first stop on your trick-or-treat trip around the Capitol Square! Enjoy a free, family-oriented Halloween celebration for kids 12 yrs and younger in downtown Madison. Join us for free playtime and outdoor activities, 3–6 pm in the Wonderground (enter on Dayton St.) Join kids' musician Ken Lonnquist and friends for a Haunted […] |
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Join Ms. 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 use scrapey, scratchy "monster claw" […] |
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Capture the museum through your own "lens" and learn how to take photos on digital cameras and phones! You'll discover fun ways to take portraits, bring new energy to still life images, and create art from your perspective. This event is free with general museum admission.
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Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or sensory challenges to experience the museum during Sensory-Friendly Hours. This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD and/or sensory challenges. During this event, SSM Health will […] |
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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 mini works of art: a bite-sized creative challenge for little […] |
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Create colorful, organic art with yarn-wrapped sticks. This tactile activity is a perfect for little ones practicing fine motor control and hand-eye coordination! This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Ana Ziengel |
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Join Junko and Abby in the Wonderground each Wednesday for movement and music games! This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Deisgn your own windchime using sticks, string, beads, and other found materials! Hang your creation outside to sway and make music in the wind. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. |
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Join Junko in the Celebrations Room as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our art studio team. We will offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. All materials are included and we do all the cleanup! Today, we'll make colorful no-waste creations with recycled crayons. This […] |
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Create a miniature nature scene and make it into a recycled bottle cap magnet! This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Join MCM staff and friends from Willy Street Co-op to get creative with food in the Lunchbox cafe! Today, we'll see how Chef Mike puts together our creamy, dreamy mac & cheese entrees. This event is free with general admission. |
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Become a nature detective! Dissect owl pellets to find out what our nocturnal feathered friends like to eat. Identify animal bones in the mix and examine these dinnertime discards more closely under a microscope. This event is free as part of our weekly Free Thursday Evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm. |
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Join Madison Children’s Museum with PFLAG and GSAFE for a FREE evening of community-building, entertainment, local food, and fun for our LGBTQ+ families and community members!Engage in theatrical storytelling with Cass Marie Domino, sample pastries from The Baked Lab, and enjoy interactive programming from the Wisconsin Historical Museum, UW LGBTQ+ Archives, Madison Public Library, Madison […] |
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Create your own one-of-a-kind bookmark with dried blooms plucked from the museum's rooftop garden. 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! This event is free with general museum admission. |
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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. |
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Use virtual reality headsets to discover various sweeping natural scenes, including active volcanoes and even outer space. This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. |
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Get out your picks and brushes–it's paleo time! Learn how ancient life became preserved in rock, and create your own mold fossils out of clay. Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, increase problem-solving skills, and offer new […] |
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Join our friends from UW's student chapter of the Conservation Biology Society and find new ways to explore your environment. This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Create your own nature mosaics using colorful art materials, mod podge, and tree cookie rounds. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall |
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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.
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Capture the museum through your own "lens" and learn how to take photos on digital cameras and phones! You'll discover fun ways to take portraits, bring new energy to still life images, and create art from your perspective. This event is free with general museum admission. |
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Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities. |
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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, we'll use paper in a novel way to create multidimensional cast sculptures.This event is free with general museum admission. Image […] |
