Madison Children's Museum

Gabby Meet & Greet: FAQ

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your Gabby Meet & Greet time slot to allow for check-in. Your ticket includes museum admission, so you are welcome to arrive as early as 9 am and stay until the museum closes at 4 pm
All guests will check-in at our Front Desk on the First Floor. There, you will receive your special wristbands and maps
From there, you can move to the Welcome Table where staff and volunteers will assist you in putting on your wristbands, answering any questions you might have, and directing you around the museum
It will be a busy day! Plan plenty of time to park and arrive

Madison Children’s Museum does not have attached parking. There are two parking ramps located within easy walking distance of the museum and several areas of on-street metered parking. Visit our website for more information about parking
Pro-tip – use the address of the parking ramp you plan on using for the day in your driving app. Then you can navigate to the museum

Each group will have just 30 minutes to meet Gabby – she is so excited to meet all of you! You are allowed to start lining up 15 minutes before the start of your Meet + Greet time
Remember to have your phone out and ready when it is your turn. Staff will be on hand if adults want to be in the photo too
Each group is allowed one photo with Gabby to make sure everyone has the chance to get a photo
There will be a small number of standby tickets available each day – they are first come first served

Wagons are not allowed in the Gabby line; you can park your wagon or stroller in our Coat Room or in the overflow stroller lot, both on the First Floor
Personal mobility devices are always allowed

As always, you are more than welcome to bring your own food into the museum. We ask that you enjoy snacks and meals in the designated areas (Lunchbox and other special areas)
Located just inside the entrance, on the First Floor of the museum, the MCM Lunchbox cafe offers meals and snacks to all museum visitors on a pay-what-you-can basis. Learn more here
We have lots of bubblers and water bottle-filling stations, remember to grab your water-bottle!
Family-Friendly restaurants nearby (you can leave and come back with your daily admission ticket)
- Great Dane
- Ian’s Pizza on State Street
- The Old Fashioned

Maps are available at the Front Desk – there are laminated copies of our illustrated map, and also a map in the Visitor Guide
Signs (both printed and digital) in the museum will also include the floors and locations of all activities for the day

Bathrooms are located on every floor of the museum. In addition to the bathrooms located to the left of all elevators on every floor, we also have family restrooms located in the Lunchbox and Wildernest, both located on the First Floor

To inquire if your item is in our lost and found collection please send an email and include your name, the best phone number to reach you, a description of the item, and the date of your museum visit. All emails are answered in a timely manner

Stay and play together. Grown-ups and children must stay together at all times. Adults are responsible for monitoring and assisting children in their care
Use walking feet. Keep it safe by slowing down. Walking feet with shoes are required at all times
Share the space. Be considerate of others playing near you. Do not throw objects
Help clean up. Cleaning up together is a fun part of learning. Help prevent damage to the exhibits so visitors after you can enjoy them, too
Eat only in the cafe area. For parents and caregivers with young children, the Cozy Cottage in the Wildernest offers the only exception to this rule