• 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 will share stories and help build listening skills, […]

  • STEAM Time: Cicada Creations

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

    Celebrate the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin by learning about this year's brood and making your own carapaced buddy out of art materials. Join us each week for new STEAM […]

  • Live from the Wonderground: Panchromatic Steel

    Every first Friday this summer, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy […]

  • Free Day: SummerPalooza

    MCM's 11th annual free family celebration and kickoff-to-summer returns to the Capitol Square! SummerPalooza includes free museum admission all day (9 am–4 pm), along with exciting activities, guest programs, and […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Playdough Party with Junko

    Join Junko each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that's a squishy, smush-able sensory delight. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Sensory Worlds with Junko

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

     Join Junko in the Urb Garden as we explore different sensory materials every week!  This event is free with general museum admission.

  • STEAM Time: Paper Helicopters

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

    Channel your inner aviation engineer and create your own paper helicopter! Launch it off the Wonderground climber, see the impact of your design choices, and create again. Join us each […]

  • Garden Babies

    Garden Babies

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

    Enjoy sunny Saturday mornings in the Urb Garden with your little one. Join us for special baby-friendly activities just outside the Wildernest. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Make-and-Take Mosaics

    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 […]

  • Exploration Station: Whimsical Weather Crafts

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

    Rain or shine, we're making crafts inspired by the day's weather! Possible crafts include kites, sun paper art, rain art, and other weather-related creative projects. This event is free with […]

  • Playdough Party with Junko

    Join Junko each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that's a squishy, smush-able sensory delight. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Sensory Worlds with Junko

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

     Join Junko in the Urb Garden as we explore different sensory materials every week!  This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Wild Wonders: Yarn & Stick Suns

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

    Create colorful, sun-inspired art with vibrant yarn and sticks. This tactile activity is a perfect for little ones practicing fine motor control and hand-eye coordination! This event is free with […]