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  1. Messy Art with Laurie: Squishy Balloon Prints

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    February 6, 2025 @ 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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  2. Saturday Art Adventures: Wood Scrap Sculptures

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    February 22, 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, we’ll use recycled wood bits n bobs to create dynamic 3D sculptures.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Amanda Eldridge

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  3. Saturday Art Adventures: Cork Robots

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    February 15, 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, we’ll use recycled corks to create quirky robot companions.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  4. Saturday Art Adventures: Junk Jewelry Creations

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    February 8, 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, we’ll create our own beautiful custom jewelry out of “junk” and recycled components.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Eleanor Ford

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  5. Saturday Art Adventures: Cardboard Characters

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    February 1, 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, we’ll weave our own little critters out of recycled cardboard.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  6. Exploration Station: Pompom Pals

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    February 9, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Learn how to make pompoms out of yarn and take home your own fuzzy little friend.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  7. Exploration Station: Pompom Pals

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    February 8, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Learn how to make pompoms out of yarn and take home your own fuzzy little friend.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  8. MCM Roadshow: Madison Korean American Day

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    January 12, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Meet up with MCM Roadshow at the second annual Korean American Day and enjoy an afternoon of cultural connection and festivities. This year’s celebration will feature an energetic performance, sangmo pangut by the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago ensemble, songs from the Korean Gagok Ensemble, contemporary dance, taekwondo demonstrations, and kid performances. Bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious food and kid-friendly activities for a day immersed in rich cultural experiences.

    Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits and maker activities to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.

    IBEW Local 159 (5303 Fen Oak Drive)

    5303 Fen Oak Drive
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  9. STEAM Time: Earth’s Systems through VR

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    January 24, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Explore the science of Earth’s systems using virtual reality viewers.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  10. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    January 31, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

    Social time for babies and their grown-ups!

    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.

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