Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
April 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for creating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine.
This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm–8 pm every week.
April 24, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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!
This event is free with general museum admission.
April 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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!
This event is free with general museum admission.
April 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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!
This event is free with general museum admission.
April 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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!
This event is free with general museum admission.
March 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for creating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine.
This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm–8 pm every week.
March 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Celebrate World Water Day with our friends from Madison Water Utility, and learn about the water cycle and local water consumption.
This event is free with general museum admission.
March 20, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Únete a nuestro taller del Equinoccio de Primavera, donde los niños plantarán semillas, crearán coloridas coronas de flores y disfrutarán de una búsqueda del tesoro en la naturaleza. ¡Una forma maravillosa de conectarse con la naturaleza mientras practican el español! Este año, contamos con una invitada especial: Kirsten Haukness Setz, quien nos guiará a través de música y movimientos de yoga, creando una experiencia enriquecedora para todos.
Join our Spring Equinox workshop, where kids will plant seeds, make colorful flower crowns, and go on a nature scavenger hunt. It’s a wonderful way to connect with nature while practicing Spanish.This year, we’re thrilled to feature Kirsten Haukness Setz, who will guide us through music and yoga movements, creating a truly enriching experience for all.
March 16, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Madison’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to Capitol Square! Stop by MCM before the parade to create a festive button, flag, or hat to adorn yourself. The parade begins just outside the museum at 1:30pm.
This event is free with the price of general admission.
March 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Create your very own silly curvilinear companion by dressing up a simple wooden spoon with customized face, hair, clothes, and more!
This event is free with the price of general admission.Image credit: Eleanor Ford
