Closed for the 4th of July
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-06
METC is closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.
Please note: METC is closed Sundays & Mondays in July & August.

July 8 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-07-08 10:00 (America/New_York) | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On July 8, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 8 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-07-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, July 8 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

July 15 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-07-15 10:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On July 15, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 15 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, July 15 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

Family Fun Day
2026-07-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Our annual day of fun, interactive activities and crafts for local families almost here! This year, METC is going back – way back – to bring 18th century fun with a 21st century twist. Join us for crafts, activities, a bounce house, a juggler, food trucks, & more!
Facepainting is available from 11:15AM-1:15PM
Juggling Show is at 1:30PM
A very special thank you to our Family Fun Day Sponsors:

Bounce House Sponsor: The Joe Kubert School
Facepainting Sponsor: Bucky’s Pizza
Juggler Sponsor: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

July 22 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-07-22 10:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On July 22, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 22 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, July 22 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

Eat Your Way Through History
2026-07-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
This guided, 3-hour walking tour will usher guests behind the counter at some of Madison’s most beloved eateries where chefs will provide exclusive tastings and local experts will share unique historical insights about our fair Rose City. As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America, you will hear about the pivotal role Madison played in the Revolution and some famous military leaders who resided temporarily in Madison—all while enjoying delicious artisanal and international cheeses, pasta specialties, Bavarian bratwurst, and ending with a wine tasting.
This Food & History Tour is presented by Chow Town Food Tours and the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts.
Enjoy:

Bavarian bratwurst and elevated sausages from a family-owned food truck
Italian food made from scratch and with love from the best place to learn how to cook
Unapologetic, Jersey-style pizza from a dynamic, culinary couple
A wine and cheese pairing at the biggest cheese counter in town
Real-life stories behind the architecture and landmarks of Rose City
and more!

When: Saturday, July 25, from 1-4PM, 21 and over only

Register today

July 29 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-07-29 10:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On July 29, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members.

July 29 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, July 29 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

August 5 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On August 5, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members

August 5 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, August 5 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

August 12 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On August 12, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members

August 12 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-08-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, August 12 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

August 19 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
2026-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative workspace for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.
On August 19, play with blocks, puzzles, and beads, get creative with coloring, build with Legos, and more!
$10 per family, free for members

August 19 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2026-08-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Keep the summer doldrums (and summer slide away) with our Workspace Wednesday drop off program for children ages 7-12. Join us on Wednesday, August 19 in the METC Education Annex in our collaborative work space to build with Legos and blocks, paint, experiment with coding robots, use our 3D Printer, and more! (30 participant limit)
$20/child; $10 for members.

Afternoon with an Artist: Reverse Glass Painting
2026-09-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Reverse glass painting, or Hinterglasmalerei, is an art form where the image is painted on the back of a glass sheet and viewed from the front. Popular across Europe, Asia, and Senegal since the 16th century, this technique flourished in the Renaissance with significant production in 18th Century China and India.In this workshop, participants will learn the unique logic of working in reverse—applying fine highlights and foreground details first, then layering mid-tones and backgrounds to create a luminous, protected finished work. We’ll using acrylic paint, which dries quickly, and acrylic pens which work on glass. There will also be experimentation with the backgrounds using specialty papers and foils creating shimmering multi-dimensional effects.
Throughout the session on September 26, we will examine examples of the history of the craft alongside several contemporary artists such as the atmospheric works of Daniel Karrer and meticulous compositions of Richard Rowan.
Mickey Waring is an art educator, artist, and poet. She teaches children and adults, works in several media, and has published her poems and an online blog.
$20/person, $10/METC members

Annual Gala
2026-10-15 18:30 - 21:30
Save the date to our annual gala

Afternoon with an Artist: Kids Edition
2026-11-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Turn ordinary materials into extraordinary characters! Explore creativity through hands on art and storytelling. This puppet-making workshop for children ages 8 – 12 is an opportunity for young creators to engineer puppets using cardboard, paper, boxes, wooden spoons adding a variety of mixed media. While engaging in their puppet-making, I will be encouraging the participants to bring their puppets to life into cast members of their own imagination to tell their stories.
Mickey Waring is an art educator, artist, and poet. She teaches children and adults, works in several media, and has published her poems and an online blog.
This drop off program is for children ages 8- 12, and is limited to 10 participants. Registration closes November 9.
