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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Saturday Art Adventures: Fancy Paper Hats

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

Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and […]

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 […]

Tales with Teresa

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

Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, […]

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

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 […]

Wild Wonders: Animal Masks

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

Use mixed media to create an animal mask. This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.

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: Hoop Gliders

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

Channel your inner aviation engineer and learn about momentum, force, and airflow while creating your own hoop glider.Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) […]

Sensory Worlds with Junko

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

 Join Junko as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information.This event is free with general […]

World Water Day with Madison Water Utility

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

Celebrate World Water Day with our friends from Madison Water Utility, and learn about the water cycle and local water consumption. 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 […]

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.

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 […]

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