• Glow Zone Adventures: String Art

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

    Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join […]

  • Closed for Winter Maintenance: Jan 6–Jan 10

    Madison Children's Museum will be closed Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 10 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits and facility. But don't fret! We'll re-open on Saturday, January […]

  • Cereal for Dinner: Debut Night!

    As voted by kids in our 2024 election: the Lunchbox will offer a Cereal-for-Dinner service! Cereals featured will be Corn Flakes, Lucky Charms, granola, and a gluten free cereal option. Cow's […]

  • January 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 […]

  • Aventuras en Español: Carnaval

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

    ¡Únete a nuestra Celebración de Carnaval! Trae a tus pequeños a un taller festivo inspirado en las tradiciones del Carnaval latinoamericano. ¡Los niños bailarán al ritmo de los tambores de […]

  • February Member Morning

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

    Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee and free treats to accompany the chilly morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one […]

  • Groundhog Day Sing-Along

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

    Sing your way to an early spring! Join members of local klezmer group Yid Vicious and the MCM staff band as we play silly tunes from the official Groundhog Day Carols songbook. […]

  • Adult Swim: Heart Attack!

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

    Give your heart a kickstart at Adult Swim! Bring your bestie or your crush and experience the undeniable attraction of Adult Swim: Heart Attack! Indulge in a swoon-worthy night of […]

  • Be My Baby: Valentine’s Party

    Join MCM for the most adorable Valentine's-week party in town, where everyone is just as sleep-deprived as you! Enjoy baby-and-toddler exclusive playtime, social time for adults, a footprint keepsake craft, […]

  • Black Heritage Celebration

    Join Madison Children's Museum on February 13, 5–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free […]

  • DeForest High School Jazz Concert

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

    Join our friends from DeForest High School Jazz Band for an afternoon concert of swinging standards!This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Cereal for Dinner

    As voted by kids in our 2024 election: the Lunchbox will offer a Cereal-for-Dinner service! Cereals featured will be Corn Flakes, Lucky Charms, granola, and a gluten free cereal option. Cow's […]

  • Aventuras en Español: el Día de la Amistad

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

    ¡Únete a nosotros para celebrar el Día de la Amistad. Nuestro próximo taller se trata de amor y amistad. Los niños harán pulseras de la amistad, disfrutarán de un cuento […]

  • 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 a special […]

  • March Member Morning

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

    Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee and free treats to accompany the chilly morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one […]