Fourth of July: Museum Open!
Enjoy a sunny Fourth of July with MCM! The museum will be open today for our typical Thursday hours, 9 am to 8 pm, with free admission 4 pm to […]
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Drop-in Program
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: Mini Stick Flags
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesLet your twig flag fly! Create colorful banners of your own design, mounted on sticks gathered from the museum's gardens. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, […]
Clay Day: Ceramic Pinch Pots
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.
Kamishibai Storytelling with Junko
Join Junko each Friday for interactive storytelling with Japanese kamishibai cards! 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 […]
July Member Morning
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesEnjoy exclusive, members-only time in the museum for a great addition to your Farmers Market family outing. There's no better way to play before the museum gets busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee […]
Boat-Building Bonanza
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesAll hands on deck! Channel your creativity and engineering skills to build your fastest and float-iest vessel. Test your boat in the pond and don't be afraid to cast away […]
Saturday Art Adventures: Basket Making
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 […]
Exploration Station: Boat Building Bonanza
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesAll hands on deck! Channel your creativity and engineering skills to build your fastest and float-iest vessel. Test your boat in the pond and don't be afraid to cast away […]
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 […]
Tuesday Member Morning
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesEnjoy exclusive, members-only time in the museum each Tuesday for Member Appreciation Month! There's no better way to play at MCM, especially for our young visitors who are easily overwhelmed by […]
Exploration Station: Catapult Crafting
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States3... 2... 1... Launch! Make your own catapult and see how far pom poms and other projectiles can fly. Learn about the physics of force and motion while launching objects […]
