Madison children's museum will fabricate and install "rhythms of life," a long-term exhibition that will explore the interconnectedness of all living things and promote the importance of empathy and…

The Madison Children's Museum received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) program (CFDA 45.301) to fabricate and install a new long-term exhibition titled "Rhythms of Life." The exhibit will explore the interconnectedness of all living things and promote the importance of empathy and caring for the Earth. The interactive, hands-on exhibition will feature seasonal elements and components targeted towards children from birth to age 12. The museum is collaborating with local artists representing underrepresented communities and local contractors to create the exhibit using natural, local, and sustainable materials. The resulting exhibition will advance the museum's commitment to supporting young children's social-emotional development, environmental awareness, and joyful learning through play.

Madison children's museum will fabricate and install "rhythms of life," a long-term exhibition that will explore the interconnectedness of all living things and promote the importance of empathy and caring for the earth. Centered as a journey through the four seasons, the exhibit will feature hands-on components targeted toward children from birth to age 12. Local artists representing the hmong, HO-chunk, black, and latinx communities will be engaged in bringing the exhibit to life and in collaboration with local contractors, will use natural, local and sustainable building materials. The resulting exhibition will advance the museum's commitment to supporting young children's ability to practice empathy and kindness through joyful play, and will increase visitors' understanding of how diverse species are all innately linked.