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  • STEAM Time: Rooftop Rockets

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

    3... 2... 1... Blast off with some out-of-this-world rocket science! Launch your very own air-propelled rocket from the Rooftop Ramble. How many fins fly the farthest? Does your rocket need a nose cone? Test out different features and see how high your designs can fly. Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, […]

  • Clay Day: Roll and Cut Shapes

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

    Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities.
    We will create all kinds of collaborative projects- plant pots, jewelry, ornaments, tiles and more.
    All ages are welcome to join us and experiment with clay.

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

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

    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.

  • Nature Exploration with the WI Society for Conservation Biology

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

    Join our friends from the Wisconsin Society for Conservation Biology to learn about animal adaptations and plant your very own seeds. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Mixed Media Garden Collages

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

    Design your own dream garden by layering mixed art media in a colorful collage. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Puppet Pals

    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 abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we'll create our own custom puppets with sustainable materials. This event is […]

  • Exploration Station: Mixed Media Garden Collages

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

    Design your own dream garden by layering mixed art media in a colorful collage. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie: Upcycled Accessories

    Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! Today, we'll create funky wearable art using upcycled objects and other sustainable materials. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

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

    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.

  • 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 interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

  • Music Time with Tim

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.

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

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

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

    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.

  • Messy Art with Laurie: Scraper Painting

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

    Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM's youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today's we'll experiment with texture and negative […]

  • Wild Wonders: Habitat Dioramas

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

    Use mixed materials to create an animal's ecosystem. This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.