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  • 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: Pom Pom 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 Night: Remake Learning Days Celebration

    Join us for free admission and hands-on activities throughout the museum, 4–8 pm! Learn about dozens of free family events taking place April 20–28 in southern Wisconsin as part of Remake […]

  • 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 and open […]

  • Wild Wonders: Wheatgrass Planters

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

    Decorate a paper planter and plant wheat grass seeds. Bring your project home and watch your plant grow!

  • STEAM Time: Nature Gelli Prints

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

    Engage your creativity and make vibrant, one-of-a-kind gelli prints using objects found in nature. Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on […]

  • 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.

  • Super Friends Club: Spring Fridays 2024

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

    Drop-off class for preschoolers on Fridays Come to the museum and practice becoming a Super Friend! Speaking to new people, taking turns, and making friends are new skills for 3 […]

    $30

  • 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 […]

  • MCM Roadshow: El Día de Los Niños

    Nuestro Mundo Community School 4201 Buckeye Rd, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    Join MCM Roadshow at El Día de Los Niños, hosted at Nuestro Mundo Community School (more details to come.) We're inviting families to get creative at our arts-and-crafts table and […]

  • 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 […]

  • MCM Roadshow: Earth Day Sustainability Fair

    Middleton Community Church 645 Schewe Road, Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

    Join MCM Roadshow at Middleton's Earth Day Sustainability Fair, hosted at Middleton Community Church. We're inviting families to get creative at our arts-and-crafts table and flex their collaborative design skills […]

  • 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 […]