NOW OPEN! Winter hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

NOW OPEN! Winter hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

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Closed: Jan 10–Jan 11

Madison Children's Museum is closed January 10 through January 11 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits. But don't fret! We'll be back on Friday, January 12 from 9 am–4 […]

Wonderground Recess: Hoop Jam with Nora

Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for an active play break at 11 am every Saturday in January and February. Today, join […]

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 […]

Wonderground Recess: Theremin and Percussion Jam

Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, […]

A “Toast” to the New Year

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

Celebrate the New Year with a piece of delicious, golden toast! Grab your free slice in the Lunchbox cafe and enjoy with a variety of spreads available to sample. This […]

Adult Swim: Winter Weirderland – SOLD OUT

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

Outside the winds howl and yetis prowl. Embrace cabin fever at Adult Swim! Join us for a night of offbeat activities, cryptic crafts, screw-loose Shakespeare sonnets, and more. When you're […]

Wonderground Recess: Dinosaur Dance Party

Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, […]

Be My Baby: Valentine Date Night

A Valentine's Day party for exhausted grown-ups and their babies It's hard to have a romantic Valentine's evening when you're the caregivers to a baby. Getting a babysitter can be […]

Wonderground Recess: Melvis in the Bucket

Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, […]

Black Heritage Celebration

Join Madison Children's Museum on February 22, 4–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free […]

Members-Only PJ Party

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

It's time to party down in our PJs! Members take over the museum for an epic after-hours PJ party! Enjoy a comfy, cozy evening of sleepover-inspired fun, including handmade dreamcatchers, […]

Braaains! with UW Neuroscience Outreach

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

Join our friends from UW Neuroscience for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!

Free! UW Science Night

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

Come along for a free night of exploration at MCM, from our own insides to the wide-open cosmos! Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Outreach and the UW Astronomy […]

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