• Clay Day: Textured Shapes

    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.

  • Adult Swim: Slumber Party

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

    Come over for a night of classic sleepover antics! It's the slumber party of your 10-year-old dreams, dialed up with customized cocktails and (almost) zero adult supervision. Enjoy nostalgic crafts, […]

  • Aventuras en Español: Juegos en Español

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

    Samira y Cristina, ambas hispanoparlantes de nacimiento, te invitan a que las acompañes para jugar al bingo y a juegos de adivinanza que motivarán a los asistentes a practicar sus […]

  • Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

    Celebrate International Plant Appreciation Day by decorating a custom succulent planter using pots made in the museum's Art Studio. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Build-a-Stuffie

    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 […]

  • MCM Roadshow: 9 in | 9 out

    UW Union South 1308 W Dayton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    Join MCM Roadshow at 9 in | 9 out, an event for expecting and new parents (tickets $10). We're inviting families to get creative at our arts-and-crafts table, flex their […]

  • Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

    Celebrate International Plant Appreciation Day by decorating a custom succulent planter using pots made in the museum's Art Studio. This event is free with the price of general 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 […]

  • 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: Rock Out!

    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 explore the electric world of rock […]

  • 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.

  • MCM Roadshow: Meadowood Health Partnership Community Supper

    Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    Join MCM Roadshow at the Meadowood Health Partnership Community Supper, hosted at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. We're inviting families to get creative at our arts-and-crafts table and flex their collaborative […]

  • Messy Art with Laurie: Spaghetti Painting

    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.

  • Free Thursday Evenings

    Free Thursday Evenings

    Visit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check in at the admissions desk when you visit during free […]