• April Sensory-Friendly Hours

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

    Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to […]

  • Aventuras en Español: Cuentos en Español

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

    Acompaña a Samira y a su amiga para contar cuentos en español de manera interactiva que motivan a la exploración de las emociones, la respiración consciente, y otros temas socio-emocionales […]

  • Exploration Station: Pollinator Seed Balls

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

    Create seed balls using a native pollinator seed mix grown on the museum's Rooftop Ramble! Find out what it takes to plant pollinator gardens, and gain a better understanding of […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Whimsical Windchimes

    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 […]

  • Suzuki Strings of Madison Performance

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

    Join our young guest performers from Suzuki Strings of Madison for a concert for all ages. The concert will take place outdoors in the Wonderground (or indoors in the 2nd […]

  • Exploration Station: Pollinator Seed Balls

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

    Create seed balls using a native pollinator seed mix grown on the museum's Rooftop Ramble! Find out what it takes to plant pollinator gardens, and gain a better understanding of […]

  • 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 […]

  • Early Explorers Playgroup

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

    Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and […]

  • Music Time with Tim: Spring Has Sprung!

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. Today we'll make music with our voices, sing […]

  • 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.

  • Tales with Teresa

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

    Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills, […]

  • Messy Art with Laurie: Bubbly Watercolors

    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 […]

  • 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.

  • Wild Wonders: Whimsical Weather Crafts

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

    Rain or shine, we're making crafts inspired by the day's weather! Possible crafts include kites, sun paper art, rain art, and other weather-related creative projects. This event is free with […]

  • STEAM Time: Beaks, Feathers, & Adaptations

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

    How does a chicken snag snacks off the ground, or a hawk glide through the air? Learn about the ways in which birds have adapted to thrive in their environment--through […]