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  1. Our Amazing Aquifer with Madison Water Utility

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    Saturday, August 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Stomp your feet! Deep down below is where most of Wisconsin’s drinking water comes from. Join our friends from the Madison Water Utility to learn about the water cycle and local water consumption.

    How does the water get down there in the ground? How do we get it out? What happens to it along the way? And what can we do above ground to make sure we have plenty of clean water for years to come.

    This event is free with general museum admission, and presented as part of our Family Climate Festival (August 1-August 4).

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  2. Saturday Art Adventures: Nature-Dyed Bandanas

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    Saturday, August 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we’ll create custom tie-dye bandanas using naturally-sourced dyes like indigo.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Saturday Art Adventures: Whimsical Windchimes

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    Saturday, August 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today we’ll make windchimes out of clay shapes generously created by other visitors.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  4. Saturday Art Adventures: Mixed Media Paintings

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    Saturday, August 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, let’s create dimensional pieces of art with mix-and-match materials.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  5. Saturday Art Adventures: Egg Carton Flowers

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    Saturday, August 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we’ll create vibrant blooms with recycled egg cartons.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Cara Huff

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  6. Clay Day: Polymer Clay Mini Foods

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    Friday, August 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay! Today we’ll “make and take” your very own miniature foods created with polymer clay. Please note: these clay creations are NOT edible!

    Each Friday, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay, dough, paper clay, polymer clay, and more. This event is free with general museum admission.

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  7. Free Thursday Evenings

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    Thursday, July 18 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Visit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm!

    Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check in at the admissions desk when you visit during free hours.

    Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM also offers heavily discounted admission and memberships to families who qualify through our Access for Everyone initiative.

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  8. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Junk Jewelry

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    Sunday, August 4 @ 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! Today, we’ll create stylish, no-waste accessories with recycled materials.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  9. Saturday Art Adventures: Mini Dino-Ramas

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    Saturday, July 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, let’s create habitats for our prehistoric friends during Dino Days.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  10. Saturday Art Adventures: Basket Making

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    Saturday, July 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, let’s weave handmade baskets.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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