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  • Cereal for Dinner

    As voted by visitors in our kids-only election: the Lunchbox will offer a Cereal-for-Dinner service every third Thursday of the month! Cereals featured will be Frosted Flakes, Cheerios, and granola. […]

  • Girl Scouts Night at the Museum

    When the doors close to the public, the Girl Scouts' fun begins! Spend an exclusive evening exploring every corner of the Madison Children's Museum—from the underground wonders of Down Under […]

  • December 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 to accompany the calm, crisp morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership […]

  • Nutcracker Ballet Pop-Up with Dance Wisconsin

    Join Ms. JoJean Retrum, Artistic Director of Dance Wisconsin (embed link https://www.dancewisconsin.org/), for a reading of Plum accompanied by dancers from Dance Wisconsin's upcoming production of the Nutcracker. Plum, by […]

  • Adult Swim: Holiday Craftacular

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

    Deck the halls with glitter glue—Adult Swim gets crafty for the holidays! Whether you’re hyper-crafty, holiday-mad, or just here for the beer, this Adult Swim is for you. Join us […]

  • Music with Junebug Winter Concert

    It’s a winter concert like no other: Junko “Junebug” Yamauchi leads the fun with music, movement, and story-driven songs that spark joy and connection. And as a special treat, don’t […]

  • Holiday Concert with McFarland High BlueNotes Choir

    What's better than holiday melodies floating through the museum on a chilly Friday morning? Enjoy a seasonal choir performance with students from McFarland High School's BlueNotes Choir.

  • Baby New Year Party

    Madison's cutest New Years celebration kicks off bright and early this morning! Meant for littles aged 0-3 years, this party will feature a Baby New Year photo op, a toddler […]

  • New Year’s Eve Wonderground Dance Party

    Are your little ones not quite ready to stay up until midnight? Bid farewell to 2025 with the most bedtime-friendly New Year's Eve party in Madison! This dance party begins […]

  • Museum Open: New Year’s Day

    Come join MCM for the very first day of 2026! The museum is open 9 am-4 pm today. Please note that we will not hold extended evening hours today. This […]

  • January 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 […]

  • 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 that group of besties you've always wanted? Head down to Madison Children's Museum and connect […]

  • Girl Scouts Night at the Museum

    When the doors close to the public, the Girl Scouts' fun begins! Spend an exclusive evening exploring every corner of the Madison Children's Museum—from the underground wonders of Down Under […]