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EVENTS

Black Earth Children's Museum Events Exhibits
  • Sensory Sunday
    Sensory Sunday
    Multiple Dates
    May 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    May 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Come enjoy sensory based play! Roll out playdough, mix up a glitter bottle and run your fingers through rice. There are many ways to explore your senses through play! Free fun for all ages.
  • Bee "House" Workshop
    Bee "House" Workshop
    May 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    May 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Come learn about bees with us! You'll even get to make your own "Bee House" to take home. Free fun! Recommended for ages 5+
  • Bee "house" Workshop
    Bee "house" Workshop
    May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Come learn about bees with us! You'll even get to make your own "Bee House" to take home. Free fun! Recommended for ages 5+
  • Beekeeper Demonstration
    Beekeeper Demonstration
    May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Come learn about bees with us! After the event, you can make your own "Bee Hotel" to take home. Free fun! Recommended for ages 5+
  • Bee "house" Workshop
    Bee "house" Workshop
    May 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    May 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Come learn about bees with us! You'll even get to make your own "Bee House" to take home. Free fun! Recommended for ages 5+
  • Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Your Sunglasses
    Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Your Sunglasses
    May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Future's so bright...you gotta wear shades! Show up in your sunnies!
  • Art Week at Black Earth Children's Museum
    Art Week at Black Earth Children's Museum
    Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    It's art week - join us to learn from a variety of artists and at the end of the week, participate in the Color Run. After the run, cool off with a drink from the Kona Ice Truck.
  • Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Yellow
    Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Yellow
    Jun 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Jun 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Show up in yellow and have a sunshiny day at the museum!
  • Theme Day at the Museum: Hat Day!
    Theme Day at the Museum: Hat Day!
    Jul 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Jul 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Show us your hat while you have Big Fun Playful Learning!
  • Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Your Sunglasses
    Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Your Sunglasses
    Aug 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Aug 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Future's so bright...you gotta wear shades! Show up in your sunnies!
  • Theme Day at the Museum: Costume Week
    Theme Day at the Museum: Costume Week
    Oct 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Oct 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Get a few more uses out of those special costumes! Show up in your costume and have Big Fun at the museum!
  • Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Orange
    Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Orange
    Nov 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Nov 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Show up in orange and celebrate autumn with us!
  • Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Your PJs!
    Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Your PJs!
    Dec 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Dec 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Enjoy a cozy visit to the museum in your PJs!
  • Theme Day at the Museum: Hat Day!
    Theme Day at the Museum: Hat Day!
    Jan 29, 2027, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Jan 29, 2027, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Show us your hat and enjoy Big Fun Playful Learning with us!
  • Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Red
    Theme Day at the Museum: Wear Red
    Feb 26, 2027, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Feb 26, 2027, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Show up in something red and celebrate February with us!
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Black Earth Children's Museum

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1131 Mills Street, Black Earth, WI 53515

​608-767-2562

Children's Museum near Madison, Dane County
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We're closer than you think!

A short drive of 35 minutes

or less will get you to Big Fun!

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Museum Hours

Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 9 AM - 1 PM

Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 9 AM - 1 PM

Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 9 AM - 3 PM

Sunday: 12:30 PM - 5 PM

$6 admission per person

Big Fun. Playful Learning.

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