Open Wed–Sun 9am–4pm, plus late on Thur til 8pm. • Get tickets.

Open Wed–Sun 9am–4pm, plus late on Thur til 8pm. • Get tickets.

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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, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. 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.

Event Series 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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM also offers heavily discounted admission and memberships to families who […]

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 and open to all ages.

Wild Wonders: Caterpillar Puppets

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

Learn about the caterpillars you'll see this spring in southern Wisconsin, and create your own wiggly caterpillar puppet! This event is included with general museum admission.

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! Celebrate International Day of Human Space Flight and 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 […]

Clay Day: Textured 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.

Aventuras en Español: Juegos en Español

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

Samira y Cristina, ambas hispanoparlantes de nacimiento, te invitan a que las acompañes para jugar al bingo y a juegos de adivinanza que motivarán a los asistentes a practicar sus habilidades del idioma español. ¡Disfruta de programas en español cada sábado por la mañana con la educadora Samira Álvarez! Las actividades cambian cada semana, así […]

Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

Celebrate International Plant Appreciation Day by decorating a custom succulent planter using pots made in the museum's Art Studio. This event is free with the price of general admission.

Saturday Art Adventures: Build-a-Stuffie

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 design our own custom stuffies. This event is free with general […]

Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

Celebrate International Plant Appreciation Day by decorating a custom succulent planter using pots made in the museum's Art Studio. This event is free with the price of general admission.

Let’s Make! with Lexie

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! This event is free with general museum admission.

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