Re-opening Saturday, Jan 11 • Winter hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

Re-opening Saturday, Jan 11 • Winter hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

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Clay Day: Model Magic Mini Masks

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.

Exploration Station: Pompom Pals

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

Create and name your own handmade pompom critter. This event is free with general museum admission.

Wonderground Recess: Melvis in the Bucket

Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, […]

Saturday Art Adventures: Pop-Up Puppets

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 […]

Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum's extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles […]

Exploration Station: Pompom Pals

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

Create and name your own handmade pompom critter. This event is free with general museum admission.

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 […]

Music Time with Tim: Trains, Planes, Buses

Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This one's for your car-crazy toddlers! Today, we'll […]

Messy Art with Laurie: Marbling Paper

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

Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM's youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist […]

Open Art Studio

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

Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff. This event is free with general […]

Wild Wonders: Mod Podge Magnets

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

Create your own mod podge magnets using tree cookie rounds. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall

STEAM Time: Frozen Maple Candy

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

Watch liquid maple syrup turn into a solid, delicious candy with heat and snow. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: The Preserve At Chocorua

Exploration Station: Pine Cone Bird Feeders

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

Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month by creating pine cone bird feeders that will help our feathered friends get by this winter. This event is free with general museum admission.

Saturday Art Adventures: Bead Mosaics

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 […]

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