Black Heritage Celebration

Join Madison Children’s Museum on February 19, 5–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission begins at 4 pm, and activities continue from 5 to 8 pm. No event tickets required!

Acompáñennos al Madison Children’s Museum para honrar las contribuciones de la raza negra de nuestra comunidad en una celebración con artistas, músicos, líderes locales, y organizaciones asociadas. Entrada gratuita de 5 a 8 p. m., ¡no necesitan boletos para el evento!

Support for Cultural Heritage Celebrations is provided by

Performances

5:00 pm      Children’s African Story Time
6:30 pm     L.E.X hip hop

Exhibition 

5–5:30 pm and 6:45–8 pm, Da Hoodzeum pop-up exhibit 

Workshop

5:30–6:30 pm Community Message Sign Making, celebrations 

Activities 

• Face Painting by Classic Creations, 5–7 pm, 1st floor 
• Scavenger hunt, 5–8pm, 1st floor
• Free Bitty Baby and Melody Doll drawing, 1st floor 
• Affirmation wreaths, Rooftop clubhouse 
• Collaborative Coloring banner, Art Studio, 2nd floor 
• Black Heritage Art activities in our art studio, 2nd floor
• Community Care Kitchen pretend play area, Pie in the Sky, 2nd floor
• Selfie Station: commemorate 100 years of Black History Month, Rooftop lobby

Food

• Free Soul food samples from Melly Mell’s catering, cafe
  While supplies last
• Pay-what-you-can-cafe 

Community Partners

Voter Registration
Special Olympics
African Center for Community Development
Underground Hiking Collective

Madison Gas and Electric Company

Dane Arts

Madison Arts Commission