Performance: Science in a Box
| February 22, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 11:30 am |
| 2:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
Science in a Box is a short, mobile “street theater” presentation by Fusion Science Theatre, a consortium of science and theater faculty, museum educators, and community theater artists.
February’s Science in a Box presentation is “The Boiling Point”, an interactive play about the change from liquid to gas. Boiling water is an everyday occurrence very familiar to the audience, but not many people know what is actually happening to water when it boils. “The Boiling Point” will clear up that mystery, once and for all!
Hmong Paj Ntaub Patterns
| February 23, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
| February 24, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
Learn about traditional Hmong textile designs and use special stamps to create your own paj ntaub patterns on paper.
Drop-In Program: Hmong Hats
| February 17, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
Explore Hmong textile designs and make a paper version of a traditional Hmong hat.
Hmong at Heart Grand Opening
| February 16, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
Our award winning exhibit Hmong at Heart returns from a ten-city national tour. Hmong at Heart invites visitors to experience the history and culture of the Hmong by exploring environments including a mountain-top Hmong village in Laos, a Thai refugee camp, and a contemporary Hmong-American home.
In celebration of the exhibit opening, Madison Children’s Museum presents a special performance by Hmong comedian Tou Ger Xiong. the free performance takes place at 2:10 pm at the Overture Center for the Arts International Festival: http://www.overturecenter.com/international.htm
Member Preview Party: Hmong at Heart
| February 15, 2008 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Museum members are invited to a sneak-preview party of our returning exhibit Hmong at Heart. Be among the first to enjoy this nationally-touring exhibit on its return to Madison!
Drop-In Program: Valentine Cards
| February 9, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
| February 10, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
Create homemade holiday cards for friends and family.
Kids’ Safety Day
| February 3, 2008 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
The Safe Community Coalition of Madison and Dane County holds its annual family safety event at MCM. More than a dozen community agencies will be on hand to provide hands-on fun for kids and helpful information for parents on a wide range of topics, including safety tips for enjoying winter sports and cold weather.
Today’s programs are presented in collaboration with Madison Winter Festival. Visit http://winter-fest.com for more event information.
Winter Story Time
| February 2, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 2:30 pm |
Celebrate the season with winter-themed stories.
Today’s programs are presented in collaboration with Madison Winter Festival. Visit http://winter-fest.com for more event information.
Drop-In Program: Winter Science Lab
| February 2, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
Stop in the museum’s classroom for science activities exploring the properties of ice, snow, and water. Activities include a snow sensory table for toddlers (9 a.m.) , demonstrations by UW Project Ice Cube for school-age children (10 a.m.), and ice construction activities for all ages (11 a.m.).
Today’s programs are presented in collaboration with Madison Winter Festival. Visit http://winter-fest.com for more event information.
Demonstration: Meet the Musician
| January 26, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 11:30 am |
| February 23, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 11:30 am |
Get to know the instruments of the orchestra with a guest musician from the Madison Symphony Orchestra. Upcoming programs:
January 26: Maggie Darby, Cello
February 23: Geri Toole, Violin
