Madison Children’s Museum supports peaceful participation in the youth-driven Global Youth Climate Strike on September 20, 2019 in Madison and will be offering climate education and civic engagement opportunities for families throughout the day and following week. We believe youth advocacy can drive more immediate collective, civic, and systemic solutions to our shared climate challenges. We lift their voices, welcome their ideas, proposals, and commitments, and encourage everyone to get involved and keep learning so that together we can work toward more sustainable solutions.

Read our blog for our full statement on the Youth Climate Strike.

Youth Climate Strike Activities at Madison Children’s Museum

• DIY sign-making (supplies provided), Friday, September 20, 11 a.m.–noon, Rotary Plaza Stage (free)
• View the mini-exhibit My Planet, My Future: Kids Get Active for Climate Justice, learn about kids who are getting involved and making a difference, Community Concourse (free)
• Write to your representatives and make a personal commitment to the environment, Friday, September 20, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Art Studio (free with museum admission)
• Tree Planting, Friday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m.–noon and Saturday, September 21, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Rooftop Ramble (free with museum admission)

Additional Resources

• Information on the Global Climate Strike
• Information about youth action in Madison
• Age-appropriate messages and activities for our youngest learners
  • Mashable.com: How to talk to kids about climate change without scaring them
  • National Geographic: Talking to Your Kids About Climate Change

Activities held in the Rotary Plaza Stage or the Community Concourse are free; no admission required. All other Madison Children’s Museum drop-in programs are FREE for members or FREE with museum general admission. No pre-registration is needed. 

You may buy general admission tickets at the front desk, or save time and order them online. Tickets are good for visitation on any day the museum is open to the public and never expire. 

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Celebrate the bounty of food and flowers brought to us from our gardens and animals all year long

Create art, dance, meet new animal friends, and participate in a variety of activities throughout the museum related to the fall harvest and harvest traditions. Also, visit our newly renovated Rooftop Ramble, just in time for harvest season!

Special activities:

• Art Studio
  • Wool carding and wet felting, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Mini scarecrows, 1–3 p.m.
• Celebrations Room
  • Gourd decorating, 1–3 p.m.
• Rooftop Ramble
  • Garden mandala with Sarvodaya USA, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Harvest cooking, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Performance by Suzuki Strings of Madison, 1–1:30 p.m.

Fall Harvest Festival Festival Day and all other Madison Children’s Museum days are FREE for members or FREE with museum general admission. All activities are included with the price of admission, while supplies last. No pre-registration is needed. 

You may buy general admission tickets at the front desk, or save time and order them online. Tickets are good for visitation on any day the museum is open to the public and never expire. 

Buy Tickets Now!

Learn more about Madison Children’s Museum admission, including membership and discount programs.