Be very, very quiet… we’re hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we’ll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects will be harmed in the making of this program. This program is free with general museum admission.   When:August 2024Continue Reading

Join us Labor Day weekend, August 31st and September 1st in downtown Madison as we celebrate the largest picnic on Capitol Square. Taste of Madison presented by Badgerland Chevy is an admission FREE non-profit event that features 80+ food vendors, a variety of beverage options, and live music entertainment allContinue Reading

CREATE. LEARN. CELEBRATE. Presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is an exciting three-day event that celebrates the art of quilting. Explore exhibits of truly stunning quilts, shop for the latest offerings from our wonderful vendors and discover new ideas from leading quilt educators.Continue Reading

World Dairy Expo’s award-winning Trade Show is an opportunity for producers to see cutting-edge technology and the latest dairy equipment. As the global dairy industry meets in Madison, leading researchers, technical experts and national sales representatives from around the world can be found at WDE. To discover who you canContinue Reading

The Saturday Dane County Farmers’ Market is conveniently located on the tree-lined grounds surrounding the Wisconsin State Capitol building— otherwise known as “the Square” — in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. The Market encircles the Square. The 2024 Saturday Market season will begin on Saturday, April 13th and continue each Saturday through NovemberContinue Reading

Events and Activities For Students, By Students The Union is the campus home for learning outside the classroom. Our students plan and offer recreational, cultural, educational, and social opportunities throughout the year. Our student-led programming board, Wisconsin Union Directorate, plans more than 1,000 events within our two buildings and onContinue Reading

Join us for the best of Broadway at Overture Overture Center for the Arts includes nine award-winning resident arts organizations. Although they call Overture home, they offer independent, innovative and diverse experiences suitable for a wide range of audiences. When:2024 Season  Where:201 State StreetMadison, WI 53703-2214 Contact:    Continue Reading

The Orpheum Theater opened its doors in 1927 and has been a notable landmark in downtown Madison since with its iconic sign towering over State Street. The building’s limestone Art Deco exterior and French Renaissance interior were designed by the architecture firm Rapp and Rapp who also designed other notableContinue Reading

Our Box Office is open only during ticketed shows and opens 1 hour prior to the listed door time. We have no regular box office hours at Majestic Theatre – However, our pals at The Sylvee now sell Majestic tickets during their standard box office operating hours.  You can purchaseContinue Reading

Visit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check in at the admissions desk when you visit during free hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM also offers heavily discounted admissionContinue Reading