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Tag Archive: art

  1. Wild Wonders: Clay Animals

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    March 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Use air-dry clay to create your own pocket-sized animal buddy.

  2. Open Art Studio

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    March 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff.

    This event is free and open to all ages.

  3. Exploration Station: Golden Egg Art

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    March 31, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Foster your creativity and decorate a golden egg with vibrant colors.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

  4. Exploration Station: Wet Felting

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    March 24, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Create imaginative pieces of art by shaping wool fibers into your own free-form designs.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

  5. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Crafts

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    March 17, 2024 @ 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.

  6. Exploration Station: Shamrock Wands

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    March 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by decorating your own magic clover wand.

    This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Jamie Bare

  7. Exploration Station: Animal Masks

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    March 10, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Decorate a mask to look like your favorite animal!

    This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Sarah Lee

  8. Open Art Studio

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    March 7, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff.

    This event is free and open to all ages.

  9. Wild Wonders: Stargazing with UW Astronomy Club

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    March 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm 7:45 pm

    Join the UW Astronomy Club on the Rooftop Ramble to view the night sky! The Club will operate several telescopes viewing various nighttime objects like planets, nebulae, and other beautiful sights. This event will help visitors identify these sights and foster curiosity about the wonders of the universe.

  10. Messy Art with Laurie: Squishy Balloon Prints

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    March 21, 2024 @ 11:00 am 12:00 pm

    Join 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 create layered paint prints with balloons.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Kate Smith

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