Daytime Astronomy: Exploring the Sun & Planets
Join astronomers from the American Astronomical Society for daytime skygazing activities and an art project exploring the sun and planets. Make a UV-reactive bead bracelet, view the sun safely in […]
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Drop-in Program
Exploration Station: Seed Planting
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesStart your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind paper plant pot! This event is free with the price of general admission.
Playdough Party with Junko
Join Junko each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that's a squishy, smush-able sensory delight. This event is free with general museum admission.
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesBe very, very quiet... we're hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we'll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects […]
Cabin Life: Quill & Ink
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesMake your mark with a feathery flourish. Explore writing utensils from early European history through a hands-on quill and ink activity. Cabin Life invites you each week to try crafts […]
Sensory Worlds with Junko
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin Junko in the Urb Garden as we explore different sensory materials every week! This event is free with general museum admission.
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesBe very, very quiet... we're hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we'll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects […]
Wild Wonders: Recycled Paper-Making
Create your own sustainable stationery with recycled paper and water! This event is free with general museum admission.
STEAM Time: Paper Helicopters
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesChannel your inner aviation engineer and create your own paper helicopter! Launch it off the Wonderground climber, see the impact of your design choices, and create again. Join us each […]
Clay Day: Polymer Clay Pins
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesOur art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities.
We will create all kinds of collaborative projects- plant pots, jewelry, ornaments, tiles and more.
All ages are welcome to join us and experiment with clay.
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesBe very, very quiet... we're hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we'll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects […]
Garden Babies
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesEnjoy sunny Saturday mornings in the Urb Garden with your little one. Join us for special baby-friendly activities just outside the Wildernest. This event is free with general museum admission.
Exploration Station: Wood Slice Necklaces
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesInvestigate how trees age by counting the rings of "tree cookies", then make a decorated necklace of your own as a keepsake. This event is free with the price of […]
Saturday Art Adventures: Make-and-Take Mosaics
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesDive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesBe very, very quiet... we're hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we'll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects […]
