Adopt a Pet Rock
Rooftop ClubhouseThe Rock Humane Society visits the museum today, with our special guest Lydia. Meet some lively, lovable rocks available for adoption, or paint your own Pet Rock to take home.
Open EVERY DAY during spring break, March 23–March 31. Check our schedule for hours and reserve tickets.
Open EVERY DAY during spring break, March 23–March 31. Check our schedule for hours and reserve tickets.
The Rock Humane Society visits the museum today, with our special guest Lydia. Meet some lively, lovable rocks available for adoption, or paint your own Pet Rock to take home.
Explore the plants and foods grown on the rooftop through a sensory scavenger hunt. Look at, taste, and smell a variety of plants.
Trail Kids encourages youth to enjoy outdoor activities and gain strength, agility, and balance. Children will use their bodies and gain balance, coordination, and agility through a variety of activities. Madnorski ski […]
On August 14, Madison Children's Museum celebrates 7 years in its current home! Enjoy discounted $7 admission all day, and join us for a celebration on the Rooftop Ramble from […]
Learn about the benefits of bees. Design a honeycomb with paper and glue to take home. We'll do citizen science to map bees on the rooftop. Rain location: Rooftop Clubhouse
Using screwdrivers and your curiosity, come and dissect a machine to see how it works! We'll take apart an old sewing machine. Let your curiosity run free as you explore […]
Update 8.15.17: We have learned that our order of eclipse-viewing glasses has been canceled due to circumstances beyond our control. We will not have glasses to give away on August […]
Use different colors of wool roving to wet felt a project. Visitors will use warm soapy water and roving to make a one-of-a-kind project. Rain location: Rooftop Clubhouse
The museum is closed September 4-15 for annual maintenance.
Leaves of Love is young person led community service project that teaches visitors about environmental issues, helps reduce CO2 in the atmosphere, and helps recycle waste products. Visitors will have […]
The Madison World Music Festival presents a free family performance by Ladama, just outside the museum at Rotary Plaza stage. Ladama is an ensemble of women musicians from across the Americas who strive […]
Join us for a fun music and storytelling program for early learners. There will be singing, puppet shows and a chance to move our bodies. Kids will get the most out […]