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Saturday Art Adventures: Yarn Painting

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: Nature Mosaics

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

Use dried beans and a sprinkle of imagination to make mosaics of your favorite animals. This event is free with general museum admission. Photo credit: Natalie McCatty

STEAM Time: Melting Icebergs

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

Explore the science of phase changes and melt animal figurines out of little "icebergs" (ice cubes). STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage […]

Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

Pick out and plant your own succulent, then bring your plant buddy home in a pot from our Clay Day program. This event is free with general museum admission.

Saturday Art Adventures: Sock Sculpture Friends

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 […]

Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum's extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles […]

Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

Pick out and plant a succulent, then bring your plant buddy home in a pot from our Clay Day program. This event is free with general museum admission.

Early Explorers Playgroup

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 […]

Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

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 […]

Open Art Studio

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

Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff. This event is free with general […]

Wild Wonders: Animal Tracking

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

Get creative and design a collaborative wintery scene. Move animal figures through the snow and identify their tracks! This event is free with general museum admission.

Saturday Morning Early Hours

Saturday Morning Early Hour

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

Give your weekend a bright and early beginning at MCM! Enjoy early hours starting at 8 am, every Saturday through March 30. If you've got little kids in the family, […]

Saturday Art Adventures: Abstract Embroidery

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 […]

Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum's extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles […]

Exploration Station: Winter Bird Feeders

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

Exercise your fine motor skills to create take-home winter bird feeders. Hang it from a tree or balcony outside to attract and nourish native Wisconsin birds! This event is free […]

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