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  • Wild Wonders: Recycled Paper-Making

    Create your own sustainable stationery with recycled paper and water! This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Wood Slice Necklaces

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

    Investigate how trees age by counting the rings of "tree cookies", then make a decorated necklace of your own as a keepsake. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Exploration Station: Wood Slice Necklaces

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

    Investigate how trees age by counting the rings of "tree cookies", then make a decorated necklace of your own as a keepsake. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Exploration Station: Whimsical Weather Crafts

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

    Rain or shine, we're making crafts inspired by the day's weather! Possible crafts include kites, sun paper art, rain art, and other weather-related creative projects. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Wild Wonders: Yarn & Stick Suns

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

    Create colorful, sun-inspired art with vibrant yarn and 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

  • Name that Adaptation with the International Crane Foundation

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

    Join the International Crane Foundation for programming in our brand new Nice Age Trail exhibit. Learn more about how cranes move and how their bodies have adapted to environments like that in Wisconsin. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Exploration Station: Bubble Science

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

    Somebody burst your bubble? No worries—we can make new ones! Explore the shiny, pearlescent world of bubble science and learn how these squeaky-clean beauties are formed. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Wild Wonders: Mini Stick Flags

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

    Let your twig flag fly! Create colorful banners of your own design, mounted on sticks gathered from the museum's gardens. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Bonnie Scorer

  • Wild Wonders: Frozen Dinos!

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

    Help free our dinosaur friends from frozen blocks of ice during Dino Days! This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Kimberly McLeod

  • Wild Wonders: Bug Buddies

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

    Create your own little insect companion using craft wire, beads, and other assorted materials. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.

  • Exploration Station: Bubble Science

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

    Somebody burst your bubble? No worries—we can make new ones! Explore the shiny, pearlescent world of bubble science and learn how these squeaky-clean beauties are formed. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Family Climate Festival (Day 1)

    Join MCM for the Family Climate Festival weekend, a community-based collaboration where children and families are invited to engage in programs with the Madison Water Utility, the Wisconsin Institute for Energy and MCM staff educators that inspire children to become environmental stewards while they learn about clean water, renewable energy, and recycling. Don't forget about […]

  • Wild Wonders: Chlorophyll Art

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

    Today we'll learn about the way plants get their nutrients, and create art with the verdant green pigment. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.

  • Family Climate Festival (Day 2)

    Join MCM for the Family Climate Festival weekend, a community-based collaboration where children and families are invited to engage in programs with the Madison Water Utility, the Wisconsin Institute for Energy and MCM staff educators that inspire children to become environmental stewards while they learn about clean water, renewable energy, and recycling. Today's Featured Activities:STEAM […]

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    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.