Give a heartfelt welcome to MCM's third musical guest of the summer, Loving Cup. Take in the electric energy of Rolling Stones hits as you dance, sip, and feast in the Wonderground. Rock fans of all ages welcome! Don't forget to stick around for a Drop in the Bucket mini-set from vocal artist DB Pedersen, […]
Join MCM for a night of music, dancing, food, and drink for all ages in the Wonderground. Bask in bold and brassy tunes from Hirt Alpert, a local Al Hirt and Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass tribute band. Catch the Drop in the Bucket mini-set from Active Percussion Duo, staged in our Giant Bucket. […]
Join MCM Roadshow at Sugar Maple Music Festival! Our friends at the family-friendly festival are offering MCM members $5 off tickets when you buy on EventBrite and use the code SMMCM23. Located in the kid-friendly environment of William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park, Sugar Maple Music Festival offers exceptional, diverse musical acts—including Americana, bluegrass, […]
Calling all 21+ gamers, bookworms, Trekkers and Trekkies, band nerds, mathletes, LARPers, Whovians, comics fans, cosplayers, makers, coders, theater kids, straight-A-students, Force-users, those who can still calculate THACO from memory, collectors, or anyone who has ever attended anything with "con" in the title. This is your night! Adult Swim at Madison Children’s Museum honors the […]
We've got 3 reasons to celebrate! At 1:30 pm we'll share free cupcakes (while supplies last) from Little John's in honor of the 1-year anniversary of Little John's Lunchbox, our pay-what-you-can cafe. Then join us on the Rooftop Ramble to celebrate 13 years in MCM’s forever home and the unveiling of a brand new chicken […]
Join MCM for a night of exuberant Brazilian beats, dancing, food, and drink for all ages in the Wonderground. Close out the summer with local group Samba Novistas, and sway to their blend of samba, pagode, bossa nova, samba-reggae, lambada, sertanejo, coco, and forró music. Don't forget to stick around for a Drop in the […]
Prototype Performance & Audience Talkback for Grown Ups Madison Shakespeare Company, a longtime MCM Adult Swim partner, has grand plans for a 2024 summer production in the Wonderground! We need your help to test out the sights and sounds in the space. Join us Saturday, September 23, for a free short performance, including the world […]
MCM invites our entire community to enjoy the museum with free admission from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, September 28. This Free Night we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with performances, food, and craft activities, beginning at 5 pm. All activities are free and available while supplies last. Performances Activities
Celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play at Madison Children's Museum on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Buy your tickets online and get half-price off general admission with code: WDP23. Discount only for full-price Adult/Child & Grandparent tickets purchased online by or before September 29. All activities are free with general museum admission.
SOLD OUT Tonight’s event is sold out. Only folks with pre-purchased tickets and guest passes will be admitted. Our next Adult Swim, Holiday Craftacular, occurs December 8. Ghoulish, gruesome & grim—celebrate an offbeat Friday the 13th with our most sinister Swim yet! Will you survive the night? Tickets (21+ only) Petty Distractions from Your Inevitable Doom […]
Experience the larger-than-life sound of the UW Marching Band, made mini for the Wonderground! Clap, cheer, and get your body moving during this pop-up performance from local marching band Badgers. This event is free with general museum admission.
Join MCM Roadshow at Madison's Hmong New Year event, presented by the Wisconsin Hmong Association. Celebrate Hmong culture by remembering ancestors, sacrifices, and accomplishments, and preserving traditions in honor of the upcoming new year. There will be food vendors, family activities, a play area, and games & prizes. Event admission is $5 per person. Seniors (65+) and […]
