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 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We’ll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities.
This event is free with general museum admission.
May 1, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join MCM for a free celebration featuring performances from Beni Daiko, Mukula Dance, and the Zhong Yi Lion Dancers, hands-on activities with UW student groups HASA, SEASA, and CHASA, refreshments from Halo Halo, and more!
Support for MCM cultural heritage celebrations provided by Dane Arts and Madison Arts Commission.
April 20, 2025 @ 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! In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, we’ll create art from re-used or recycled
materials.
This event is free with general museum admission.
April 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Celebra el Día del Niño con nosotros. Únete a nuestro taller especial para celebrar a los niños. Haremos mini piñatas, jugaremos a las sillas musicales con música latina animada, y disfrutaremos de un espectáculo de marionetas, todo en español. ¡Es una celebración llena de alegría donde todos pueden aprender y jugar juntos!
Celebrate Children’s Day with us! Join us for a special workshop to celebrate kids. We’ll make mini piñatas, play musical chairs with lively Latin music, and enjoy a puppet show—all in Spanish. It’s a joyful celebration where everyone can learn and play together!
This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm to 8 pm every week.
May 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We’ll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities.
This event is free with general museum admission.
April 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We’ll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, celebrate spring and decorate delightfully vibrant eggs.
This event is free with general museum admission.
April 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Experiment with renewable energy using our KidWind turbine kit! Build wind turbines, test out their energy output based on fan blade shape, size, number, and angle, and make modifications to create the ideal windmill.
This event is free with general admission. Image credit: KidWind and Mandy Putnam
April 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pick out a clay pinch pot and bring home your own cutting from MCM’s Rooftop’s succulents! Learn to take care of your new friend, so you can help it grow and thrive.
This event is free with general museum admission.
April 25, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!
This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.
April 18, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!
This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.
