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  1. Clay Day: Model Magic Portraits

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    Friday, April 19 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay! Today we’ll “make and take” miniature portraits created with model magic clay.

    Each Friday, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay, dough, paper clay, polymer clay, and more. This event is free with general museum admission.

  2. Wild Wonders: Caterpillar Puppets

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    Thursday, April 11 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Learn about the caterpillars you’ll see this spring in southern Wisconsin, and create your own wiggly caterpillar puppet!

    This event is included with general museum admission.

  3. Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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    Sunday, April 14 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Celebrate International Plant Appreciation Day by decorating a custom succulent planter using pots made in the museum’s Art Studio.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

  4. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    Sunday, April 28 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    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.

  5. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    Sunday, April 21 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    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.

  6. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    Sunday, April 14 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    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.

  7. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    Sunday, April 7 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    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.

  8. Particle Physics Outreach: Ice Cube Project

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    Saturday, April 20 @ 9:00 am 11:00 am

    Particle physics is fun! Come learn about what it’s like to work and live in the extreme environment at the South Pole in Antarctica from scientists with the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Scientists will tell you about the neutrino, the so-called “ghost particle,” and how they study them using a unique telescope made up of thousands of light sensors buried deep in the Antarctic ice.

    Photo credit: Felipe Pedreros, IceCube/NSF

    This event is free with general museum admission.

  9. Saturday Art Adventures: Recyclables Mystery Box Challenge

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    Saturday, April 20 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    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 make our own mystery creations from recycled materials.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

  10. Aventuras en Español: Cuentos en Español

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    Saturday, April 27 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am


    Join Samira and friends for interactive storytelling in Spanish that encourages emotional exploration, mindful breathing, and other social-emotional topics for children.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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