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  • STEAM Time: From Potatoes to French Fries

    Harvest potatoes and taste French fires made from organic potatoes grown in the museum's rooftop gardens. Gain a better understanding of the cycles and processes of food from the gardens to the table.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Puppet Friends

    Spend your Saturday making something unexpected! School-age kids and older visitors can explore a changing mix of art materials, techniques, and creative challenges. Experiment with new ways to make art, solve problems as your ideas develop, and find inspiration alongside other artists. There’s no single right answer—just plenty of room to imagine, explore, and create.

  • Wonderground Wednesday: Free!

    A day of FREE play in the Wonderground! Join us outside for music, programming, and fresh-air fun in the Wonderground — no ticket required. Enter via the gate on Dayton Street. Indoor spaces will be closed for exhibit maintenance.

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dance parties, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information. This event is free with general […]

  • Music Time with Tim in the Wonderground!

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing and other musical activities that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids and families—free with admission.

  • Cabin Life: Beeswax Candle Making

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

    Illuminate the past and make your own beeswax candle like an early Wisconsin settler. Cabin Life invites you to try crafts and activities from around the time of our historic 1840s log cabin in the Wonderground. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Insect Scavenger Hunt

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

    Be very, very quiet... we're hunting insects! Join us in the Wonderground, where we'll sharpen our observation skills and search for (fake) bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects will be harmed in the making of this program. This program is free with general museum admission.

  • Kamishibai & Play: Japanese Storytime and Games in the Wonderground

    Step into the world of kamishibai—a traditional form of Japanese picture storytelling! Enjoy lively tales, sing along to simple songs, and play group games that bring the stories to life. Join us for a magical cultural experience perfect for young learners and curious imaginations. Included with museum admission.

  • Tales with Teresa

    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, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Reading on the Rooftop

    Take storytime to new heights! Join Paula Panczenko on the museum rooftop for a cozy read-aloud surrounded by fresh air, gardens, and views of our Capitol and the lake. Settle in, listen to engaging picture books, and enjoy stories together in one of MCM’s most unique spaces. Bring your imagination and discover where a good […]

  • Music Sprouts with Junko: Fall 2026

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

    Music and movement for preschoolers! Is your 3–5 year old ready to jam? Join Junko for a dynamic weekly class designed especially for preschool-aged kids. In this class, your child will experience storytelling through songs and actions, practice responding to what they hear, and discover how their body naturally reacts to music. Over the weeks, […]

    $40

  • UW Club Baseball in the Wonderground

    Grab your imaginary glove and get ready to play! UW Club Baseball players are visiting the Wonderground for an evening of baseball fun. Meet members of the team, explore the equipment they use, and try your hand at throwing and catching. Bring your questions, your energy, and your best game-day spirit!

  • Early Explorers Playgroup

    This playgroup is expertly designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over […]