• Messy Art with Laurie

    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 younger 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.

  • 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 […]

  • Fun with Fiber Arts

    Fun with Fiber Arts

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

    Explore various practical and artful fiber arts projects like embroidery, weaving, mending, and sewing with our friend Lexie in the Art Studio! This event is free during our extended Thursday […]

  • Clay Day: Polymer Clay Beads

    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.

  • 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

    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 […]

  • Members-Only Workshop: History in the Making

    Wisconsin Historical Society Maker Space 1 S. Pinckney Street (US Bank Plaza, Floor 1), Madison, Wisconsin

    Enjoy a FREE members-only workshop as part of Member Appreciation Month! Join us for a hands-on learning experience for the whole family, exploring important themes in Wisconsin History with our friends […]

  • Exploration Station: Botanical Weaving

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

    Weave a one-of-a-kind botanical tapestry with plants from our verdant Rooftop Ramble garden. This event is free with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

  • Art Adventures with Laurie: Stamps & Stickers

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

    Drop into a new art experience with Laurie and the Art Studio team! Explore art through a variety of creative media and processes meant for all ages and abilities. We'll take […]

  • 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 […]

  • Exploration Station: Botanical Weaving

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

    Weave a one-of-a-kind botanical tapestry with plants from our verdant Rooftop Ramble garden. This event is free with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie: Mini Books

    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

    Tuesday Member Morning

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

    Enjoy 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 […]

  • Open Art Studio (Member Morning!)

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

    Choose your own art adventure through exploration of materials. Create robots, cars, houses, and more. Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff. […]