Re-opening Saturday, Jan 11 • Currently closed for maintenance, Jan 6–Jan 10 • Get museum tickets

Re-opening Saturday, Jan 11 • Currently closed for maintenance, Jan 6–Jan 10 • Get museum tickets

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Event Series Garden Babies

Garden Babies

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Enjoy 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: Bike Blender Lemonade

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Blend, baby, blend! Use the power of body movement and our bike blender to make tart, refreshing lemonade to enjoy with the whole family. This event is free with general […]

Saturday Art Adventures: Sand Paintings

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Dive 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 States

Be 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 […]

Let’s Make! with Lexie

Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This event […]

Exploration Station: Bike Blender Lemonade

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Blend, baby, blend! Use the power of body movement and our bike blender to make refreshing, delicious lemonade. This event is free with general museum admission.

Music Time with Tim!

Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum 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.

Event Series Insect Scavenger Hunt

Insect Scavenger Hunt

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Be 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: Strawberry Ice Cream

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

What could be better than a juicy summer strawberry? Homemade strawberry ice cream, of course! Harvest from our organic strawberry patch and find out how make summer's quintessential treat the […]

Sensory Worlds with Junko

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

 Join Junko in the Urb Garden as we explore different sensory materials every week!  This event is free with general museum admission.

Event Series Insect Scavenger Hunt

Insect Scavenger Hunt

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Be 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 […]

Pride Identity Vision Boards

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

See yourself in vibrant color! Get your photo printed and create a collage with joyful colors and affirming messages. This event is free and open to all ages.

Name that Adaptation with the International Crane Foundation

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join the International Crane Foundation for programming in our brand new Nice Age Trail exhibit. Learn more about how cranes move and how their bodies have adapted to environments like […]

Clay Day: Ceramic Flower Pots

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Our 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.

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