Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD.
This program is free to all attendees! Pre-registration for the event is recommended, but not required.
Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD.
This program is free to all attendees! Pre-registration for the event is recommended, but not required.
During Sensory-Friendly Hours, changes are made to the museum’s exhibit spaces with the intention of helping make the museum more accessible and enjoyable for children with ASD and sensory issues. These changes include:
Hand dryers will be closed off and paper towels will be available in all bathrooms.
The Wildernest, Cozy Cottage, and first floor First Aid room will be designated comfort rooms.
The entire museum will be open and all ages are welcome, including friends and family.
The Wayback Machine exhibit will be turned off, including all lights, sounds, and video.
Headphones will be available for children and families to use in the museum.
Simple signage designating quiet zones and sensory-seeking areas will be posted throughout the building.
Our goal in making these changes is to create a welcoming, supportive, and fun environment for families to play and explore together. To assist the museum in meeting this goal, we welcome and encourage participants’ feedback on every aspect of our sensory-friendly programming.
Join us for a FREE celebration with our Indigenous community, featuring food, music, art, and dance representing Indigenous traditions across the world.
Featured Guests:
EVAN “BLUE SKY” LOGAN & Group: A tribal Bear/Thunder (Warrior) clan member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. Through his lifetime he was raised and taught by some of the most key influential people not only within the Ho-Chunk Nation, but throughout Native America. Logan grew up hands on learning the Native way of life. Evan is the 3rd generation out of his family who continues to share and spread awareness of the Native American World and their cultures, along with his family. Today, he continues to be a performer, artist, craftsman, teacher, speaker, activist, entertainer, and singer.
SHAYA SCHREIBER:
A member of the Marten Falls Band of Ojibwe, a First Nation community in Ontario, Canada. She was raised and currently resides in Madison, Wisconsin. At the age of 8 years old, Shaya learned her skills from a family friend and began making regalia, beadwork and moccasins. Today, Shaya has over 16 years of practice and considers her art to be both traditional and contemporary. Growing up, she didn’t get the opportunity to be surrounded by her Ojibwe culture however, as Shaya learned more about her heritage and traditional Art over time, it helped her create connections with other native Artists which gave her the opportunity to pass her knowledge down to the next generation. As a Social worker at an Elementary school, Shaya is able to share Native American art, culture and experiences with her students.
Performance:
Evan “Blue Sky” Logan and group, storytelling and traditional songs, 6:00pm to 7:00 pm, Wildernest
Activities:
Indigenous Stamps with Shaya, carved stamps and printmaking, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Art Studio, 2nd floor
Coloring Wall, Art Studio
Madison Reading Project, 5:00pm to 8:00pm, 2nd floor
Scavenger Hunt, 1st floor
Voter Registration, 1st floor
Children’s voting station, 1st floor
Three Sisters Garden – Rooftop, 5pm to 7 pm
Animal Game Matching, Wildernest, 5pm to 8pm
Food:
Samples by Mama Krissy’s in Celebrations (Frybread creations)
Support for Cultural Heritage Celebrations is provided by
Join us for Madison’s fall Gallery Night! Enjoy an evening of creativity for adults and kids alike, featuring a new Sidewalk Surprise installation by Michelle Martin; Up-Sky Down, a new interactive sculpture by the MCM exhibits team; artwork by MCM staff and community members; and hands-on crafting.
Unleash your imagination as you build a miniature scene filled with curious creatures and uncanny charm. Our “terrorium” project blends nature, art, and storytelling in a tiny world you create. Kids can build a diorama that’s mysterious or magical—whatever feels just right. All materials provided, and free with admission.
Unleash your imagination as you build a miniature scene filled with curious creatures and uncanny charm. Our “terrorium” project blends nature, art, and storytelling in a tiny world you create. Kids can build a diorama that’s mysterious or magical—whatever feels just right. All materials provided, and free with admission.
Celebrate local farmers by tasting different varieties of locally grown apples. The Great Apple Crunch celebrates National Farm to School Month while supporting local producers and promoting local fresh food and healthy eating.
Little monsters take over the museum at our members-only Halloween bash!
Step into your silliest costume and celebrate the spirit of the season with frightfully fun activities and (free!) light refreshments, courtesy of MCM.
This event is for current museum members only. Registration is $10 per family (after MCM member discount.)
Make MCM the first stop on your trick-or-treat trip around the Capitol Square! Enjoy a free, family-oriented Halloween celebration for kids 12 yrs and younger in downtown Madison.
Join us for free playtime and outdoor activities, 3–6 pm in the Wonderground (enter on Dayton St.). This event is free to the public, no ticket required!
