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  1. Free Night: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration

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    May 9, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Join MCM for a free celebration 4-8 pm featuring performances from Beni Daiko and lion dancers from the  Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association Traditional Folk Performing Arts Troupe, hands-on cultural activities with the Hmong Institute Women‘s Group and Hmong American Students Association, interactives from artist Meri Lau, refreshments from Moonhalf, and more! Snacks and beverages are also available from MCM’s pay-what-you-cafe, the Lunchbox, while supplies last.

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  2. Playdough Party with Junko

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    May 8, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

    Join Junko each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that’s a squishy, smush-able sensory delight.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Playdough Party with Junko

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    May 1, 2024 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

    Join Junko each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that’s a squishy, smush-able sensory delight.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  4. Music Time with Tim: Spring Has Sprung!

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    May 1, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. Today we’ll make music with our voices, sing our favorite songs, and celebrate the arrival of spring.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  5. Wild Wonders: Caterpillar Puppets

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    April 11, 2024 @ 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.

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  6. Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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    April 14, 2024 @ 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.

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  7. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    April 28, 2024 @ 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.

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  8. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    April 21, 2024 @ 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.

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  9. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    April 14, 2024 @ 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.

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  10. Let’s Make! with Lexie

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    April 7, 2024 @ 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.

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