• Adult Swim: How to Make Friends in Madison

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

    Make New Friends & Keep the Old at Adult Swim! New in town? Looking for a group of lovable slackers who will keep you company at the coffee shop? Head down to Madison Children’s Museum and connect with fellow friendship-seekers IRL. Take your search offline while you enjoy friendship-sparking activities guided by our expertly nerdy […]

  • Member Morning: February

    Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee to accompany the calm, crisp morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free anytime the museum is open. Learn more about membership.

  • Black Heritage Celebration

    Join Madison Children's Museum on February 19, 5–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission begins at 4 pm, and activities continue from 5 to 8 pm. No event tickets required! Acompáñennos al Madison Children’s Museum para honrar las […]

  • BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Show

    Got a baby? Haven’t seen a date night since the second trimester? Come to a stand-up comedy show made for exhausted grown-ups—where your baby is not only allowed, but basically the guest of honor. The BYOB Comedy Hour is coming to the Madison Children’s Museum on February 21, featuring a lineup of comedians who are […]

  • Through Wild Eyes bilingual family program (Spanish and English)

    Through Wild Eyes Bilingual family program (Spanish & English) Once on the brink of extinction in the 1990s, the Iberian lynx is now slowly returning thanks to major conservation efforts. Explore this remarkable story through wildlife photography by David Álvarez and hands-on learning that invites children and caregivers to see nature through “wild eyes.” Learn […]

  • April Sensory-Friendly Night

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

    Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD. This program is free to all attendees! […]

  • July Sensory-Friendly Night

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

    Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD. This program is free to all attendees! […]