Join us for exciting programs + special events

From music classes to gardening workshops, we offer a variety of activities designed for all ages. Check our calendar to see everything happening.

We do our best to keep programs as scheduled, but dates and times may occasionally shift to match educator availability. Please check the daily program board at the Front Desk when you arrive at the Museum to see what programs are happening during your visit.

Upcoming Events

Toddler Talkback
2 Feb

Toddler Talkback

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join Malik for our Toddler Talkback series, where your little ones can get involved, share their thoughts, and explore social-emotional learning areas like positive self-expression and dreaming [...]
Bilingual Story Time
6 Feb

Bilingual Story Time

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy stories, music and movement followed by a craft during this interactive program in both English and Spanish with Señora Betty from Bilingual Storytime MKE.
Sensory-Friendly Session
7 Feb

Sensory-Friendly Session

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Families can enjoy the Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space during these special evening sessions on the first Saturday of every month from 5-7 [...]
Cello Performance
12 Feb

Cello Performance

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join our Artist in Residence, Malik Johnson, for a cello performance!
Bilingual Story Time
13 Feb

Bilingual Story Time

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Enjoy stories, music and movement followed by a craft during this interactive program in both English and Spanish with Señora Betty from Bilingual Storytime MKE.
Cello Performance
16 Feb

Cello Performance

12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join our Artist in Residence, Malik Johnson, for a cello performance!

Be A Maker Programming

Workshop

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Every Day

Drop in for daily tinkering in our Be A Maker space! Kids are encouraged to use their creativity to bring their own idea to life or grab a Blueprint and follow directions for a Maker project.

Messy Mondays

11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Monday

A weekly hands-on program that features a variety of materials guaranteed to make a mess!

February: Bubble Painting
Blow bubbles to experiment with mixing colors to create unique bubble paintings.

Lab

11 a.m & 1 p.m.
Wednesday-Sunday

This STEAM program is a facilitated, monthly-rotating makerspace workshop.

February: Seed Heart Art
Learn and create a mosaic using a variety of seeds and beans. 

Wonder Wagon

Wonder Wagon

Our Wonder Wagon brings hands-on activities and collaborative projects into the community. The Wonder Wagon is available to visit parks, community centers, schools, partner sites, special events and private functions.