Kids and families

Family Day at the Chazen: Assemblage

Meet us in the Chazen’s Mead Witter lobby for a hands-on event designed for visitors of all ages! Create your own piece of assemblage artwork as you transform ordinary objects and supplies into unique compositions. You can also take a journey through the museum to view assemblages from artists such as Louise Nevelson, Joseph Cornell, and more!

Free and open to all. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All program. Mead Witter Lobby, Chazen Museum of Art. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: free. Information: 263-2246, hphart@wisc.edu

Make Music Madison at the Chazen

Music has always been part of the Chazen Museum of Art, from string quartets and ukelele ensembles to taiko drumming and jazz combos. On Saturday, you can listen to music and make it too.

The Chazen is a new venue for Make Music Madison, a daylong event on June 21 that’s part of Make Music Day in more than a thousand cities around the world. It joins 153 other venues in Madison, from clubs, restaurants, and parks to driveways, garages, and front porches. Chazen Museum of Art. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: free. Information: hphart@wisc.edu

Family Day: Crafting Beats

Meet us for a fun-filled Family Day at the Chazen as we celebrate music and creativity! Craft your own musical instruments, all while exploring the joy of making music. This hands-on event is part of Make Music Madison. Bring your family and friends and create your very own instruments to play and enjoy!

Bring your creations back to the museum on Saturday, June 21, for Make Music Madison at the Chazen and play along with other musicians! Chazen Museum of Art. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: visit@chazen.wisc.edu

Family Day: Ink-credible Printmaking

Learn about printmaking with a hands-on workshop inspired by the artist Wharton Esherick. Explore a variety of materials and techniques to create and take home your own prints. This event is for visitors of all ages, with something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to wear clothes you're comfortable getting messy in, and get ready to make your own print!

Free and open to all. Registration encouraged, not required.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Chazen Museum of Art. 12-2 p.m. Information: visit@chazen.wisc.edu

Art Making and Frosty Fun at the Winter Carnival 

Stop by the Chazen’s table during Frosty Fun, 1–4 p.m. in Alumni Park (650 N. Lake Street), an all-ages event that is part of the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival. Museum staff will guide you in creating your own card, inspired by the Chazen’s collection, and making colorful tissue paper sun catchers. Frosty Fun will also include a DJ, photo booth, scavenger hunt, and free hot cider and cocoa.  Alumni Park, 650 N. Lake Street. 1-4 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: visit@chazen.wisc.edu

Art Spin: Message from Our Planet

If we embarked on a journey through time 175 years in the future, what slices of life would you share from today? Let’s find out! Join us in creating your own mementos and time capsules inspired by our exhibition, 'Message from Our Planet'.

This family-friendly event is free and open to all! Chazen Museum of Art. 12-2 p.m. Information: tours@chazen.wisc.edu

Family Fun in Alumni Park

- Dance party in Alumni Park with DJ Mike Carlson ’88
- Performance by the UW Alumni Marching Band
- Winter-themed storytelling
- Hands-on art activities presented by the Chazen Museum of Art
- Complimentary hot cocoa and apple cider
- Giveaway for all WAA members
This event is hosted by Wisconsin Alumni Association in partnership with the Wisconsin Union Winter Carnival! Alumni Park, 724 Langdon St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: lizzie.jorgensen@supportuw.org