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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.
Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm to 8 pm each week.
Join the women from the Four Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International as they bring the excitement of flight to the Madison Children’s Museum! They will be here with flight simulators and other activities such as paper airplanes and learning the phonetic alphabet. Kids will learn what it takes to fly a plane, how […]
Children will explore how the human respiratory system works by building a simple model of lungs using household materials. Through hands-on construction and observation, participants will learn how the diaphragm helps move air into and out of the lungs. This activity encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and an understanding of basic human physiology.
Meet the next generation of conservation scientists! Students from the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology will guide hands-on activities about water systems, plant life, and seed growth. Kids can explore how ecosystems connect—and how small actions help protect the world around us.
Meet 2026 Olympic speed skaters Ethan Cepuran (silver medalist), Julie Letai, and Sarah Warren, who have just returned from the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, Italy. Learn about the sport and equipment and get to know members of Team USA. The Madison Speedskating Club will also host two free "Skate with Olympians" sessions at the […]
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.
Can you dig it? Groove out at Adult Swim: Green Vibes Only! Get down (to earth) with a far-out night of eco-friendly fun! Get weird with upcycled crafts, compost your competition at trivia, and navigate our recycled obstacle course without leaving a carbon footprint. Join your fellow garden girlies, plant daddies, and eco-enbys as we […]
Explore air quality with local organizations and activities. "Love My Air Wisconsin" will show you how you can stay active and learn ways to protect your health through hands-on activities, a story walk, and through technology that can help you learn about the air quality near you. Put your name in a raffle to win […]
Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm to 8 pm each week.
Get those spring wiggles out! This upbeat dance party invites babies and toddlers to move, groove, and explore music together in the Wildernest. With playful tunes and plenty of room to roam, it’s a joyful way to start the day and connect through movement. This event will be limited to ages 3 and under only. […]
Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Training Program outreach team for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!This program is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm to 8 pm each week.
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! […]
Un Titere De Sangre Zapoteca (Zapotec Heritage Puppet) With playful energy, music, hand-carved wooden puppets, masks and images, Alejandro Jimenez Molina brings to life the story of renowned 20th-century Mexican painter Rufino Tamayo. Tamayo’s journey begins in childhood, where he was orphaned at a young age. Through his love of color, simple forms, and depictions of […]
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.
