Open every day for winter break thru Jan 5, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

Open every day for winter break thru Jan 5, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

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Wild Wonders: Animal Stuffies

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

Draw your favorite animal and turn it into a cuddly plush creature! This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Stephanie Swoodson

Early Explorers Playgroup

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

Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and […]

Exploration Station: Milkweed Buddies

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

Use milkweed fluff and pods with other natural materials to make adorable milkweed "buddies." This event is free with general museum admission.

Exploration Station: Milkweed Buddies

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

Use milkweed fluff and pods with other natural materials to make adorable milkweed "buddies." This event is free with general museum admission.

Let’s Make! with Lexie: Ink Blot Robots

Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! Today, we'll […]

Nice Age Tales

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

Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this […]

Lexie’s Idea Lab

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

Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for generating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. This event is […]

Wild Wonders: Squishy Circuits

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

Investigate how to make open and closed circuits using electricity, squishy playdough, and little lights.  This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: PBS

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 […]

Early Explorers Playgroup

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

Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and […]

STEAM Time: Botanical Soap Making

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

Learn about liquids and solids as we make soap using botanicals from our Rooftop Ramble garden. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage […]

Black Heritage Celebration

Join Madison Children's Museum on February 13, 5–9 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free […]

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