Closed for seasonal maintenance, Jan 6–Jan 10 • Get museum tickets

Closed for seasonal maintenance, Jan 6–Jan 10 • Get museum tickets

Visit the Museum 608.256.6445 Find Us

Tag Archive: art

  1. Messy Art with Laurie: Marbling Paper

    Comments Off on Messy Art with Laurie: Marbling Paper

    February 22, 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 our own decorated paper using a marbled painting technique. This event is free with general museum admission.

    Related Events

  2. Open Art Studio

    Comments Off on Open Art Studio

    February 29, 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 with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

    Related Events

  3. Open Art Studio

    Comments Off on Open Art Studio

    February 22, 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 with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

    Related Events

  4. Wild Wonders: Clothespin Animals

    Comments Off on Wild Wonders: Clothespin Animals

    February 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Decorate wooden clothespins to mimic your favorite animal! Imagine what they’d eat and sounds they would make.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall

    Related Events

  5. Messy Art with Laurie: Potato Printmaking

    Comments Off on Messy Art with Laurie: Potato Printmaking

    February 15, 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 get creative carving many a hobbit’s favorite food—potatoes! This event is free with general museum admission.

    Related Events

  6. Open Art Studio

    Comments Off on Open Art Studio

    February 15, 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 with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

    Related Events

  7. Wild Wonders: Friendship Rocks

    Comments Off on Wild Wonders: Friendship Rocks

    February 8, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Create a pet rock for Valentine’s Day! Make a sweet gift for a friend, or a cute companion that’s all your own.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Maggy Woodley

    Related Events

  8. Open Art Studio

    Comments Off on Open Art Studio

    February 8, 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 with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

    Related Events

  9. Messy Art with Laurie: Spin Art Valentines

    Comments Off on Messy Art with Laurie: Spin Art Valentines

    February 8, 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 merge abstract art and adorable sentiments with spin art valentines. This event is free with general museum admission.

    Related Events

  10. Post-Nap Pompom Party

    Comments Off on Post-Nap Pompom Party

    February 3, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum’s extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles during an extra hour in the museum.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

    Related Events

100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI 53703
Give Now
Contact Us
(608) 256-6445
© 2025 Madison Children's Museum | Privacy Policy
Madison Children's Museum