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

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

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Exploration Station: Spinny Pinwheels

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

Create your own colorful paper pinwheel to take home. This event is free with general museum admission.

Exploration Station: Mini Clay Sculptures

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

Use modeling clay and your wildest imaginings to craft a take-home sculpture. This event is free with general museum admission.

Cheese Tasting with Fromagination

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

Explore cheeses both funky and familiar with our friends from Fromagination. Savor the comforting creaminess of cheddar or be brave with a tangy aged slice in the Lunchbox Cafe. This […]

Stellie’s Ice Cream in the Wonderground

Enjoy the dreamy offerings of Stellie's Ice Cream (formerly know as the Dairy Godmother!) in the Wonderground, as long as supplies last.

Exploration Station: Kids’ View Photography

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

Learn about the art of photography and take photos on digital cameras or phones. Print a photo portrait, capture a still life, and discover new ways to see the museum. […]

Bucket Drumming in the Wonderground

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

Join MCM staff for a rhythm-tastic bucket drumming session in the Wonderground. This event is free with general admission.

Exploration Station: Marvelous Marble Mazes

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

Make a custom marble maze using paper materials and your own ingenuity! This event is free with the price of general admission.

Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

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

Visit MCM for free every Thursday evening, 4–8 pm! Enjoy extended hours each Thursday, completely free of charge. Please check in at the admissions desk when you visit during free […]

Lexie’s Idea Lab: Zine Party!

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 creating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. This event is […]

Be Amazed! with James the Magician (Session 1)

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

Join longtime friend of MCM James the Magician for 30 minutes of amazement, magic, and delight in the Celebrations Room. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, […]

Be Amazed! with James the Magician (Session 2)

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

Join longtime friend of MCM James the Magician for 30 minutes of amazement, magic, and delight in the Celebrations Room. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, […]

Music with Junebug

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

Join us for Music with Junebug, led by Junko Yamauchi! This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play. Music and movement activities promote […]

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