CLOSED Jan 5–16 for winter maintenance; reopening Sat Jan 17 • Get museum tickets
CLOSED Jan 5–16 for winter maintenance; reopening Sat Jan 17 • Get museum tickets
August 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Somebody burst your bubble? No worries—we can make new ones! Explore the shiny, pearlescent world of bubble science and learn how these squeaky-clean beauties are formed.
This event is is part of our free Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm every week.
August 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dive into the hidden world of teeny tiny critters that thrive in our local waterways. Give your fine motor skills a workout while sampling lake water and get a reeeeeally close look at microorganisms with our microscope.
This event is free with general museum admission.
August 8, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Decorate your own paper cup planter and plant a seed to take home!
This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.
August 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Today we’ll learn about the way plants get their nutrients, and create art with the verdant green pigment.
This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.
August 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join MCM for the Family Climate Festival weekend, a community-based collaboration where children and families are invited to engage in programs with the Madison Water Utility, the Wisconsin Institute for Energy and MCM staff educators that inspire children to become environmental stewards while they learn about clean water, renewable energy, and recycling.
Today’s Featured Activities:
Our Amazing Aquifer with Madison Water Utility, 1 pm
Let’s Make! with Lexie: Junk Jewelry, 1 pm
August 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join MCM for the Family Climate Festival weekend, a community-based collaboration where children and families are invited to engage in programs with the Madison Water Utility, the Wisconsin Institute for Energy and MCM staff educators that inspire children to become environmental stewards while they learn about clean water, renewable energy, and recycling.
Today’s Featured Activities:
Our Amazing Aquifer with Madison Water Utility, 10 am
Saturday Art Adventures: Egg Carton Flowers, 1 pm
August 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join MCM for the Family Climate Festival weekend, a community-based collaboration where children and families are invited to engage in programs with the Madison Water Utility, the Wisconsin Institute for Energy and MCM staff educators that inspire children to become environmental stewards while they learn about clean water, renewable energy, and recycling.
Today’s Featured Activities:
STEAM Time: Solar Energy Fun, 11 am
Wind Turbine Engineers with the Wisconsin Institute for Energy, 1 pm
August 1, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Join MCM for the Family Climate Festival weekend, a community-based collaboration where children and families are invited to engage in programs with the Madison Water Utility, the Wisconsin Institute for Energy and MCM staff educators that inspire children to become environmental stewards while they learn about clean water, renewable energy, and recycling.
Don’t forget about our FREE admission every Thursday night, 4 pm–8 pm!
July 25, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Create your own little insect companion using craft wire, beads, and other assorted materials.
This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.
July 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Help free our dinosaur friends from frozen blocks of ice during Dino Days!
This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Kimberly McLeod
