• Wild Wonders: Squishy Circuits

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

    Investigate how to make open and closed circuits using electricity, squishy playdough, and little lights.  This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: PBS

  • Aventuras en Español: Carnaval

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

    ¡Únete a nuestra Celebración de Carnaval! Trae a tus pequeños a un taller festivo inspirado en las tradiciones del Carnaval latinoamericano. ¡Los niños bailarán al ritmo de los tambores de samba, crearán máscaras vibrantes y participarán en un mini desfile! Pueden venir disfrazados como quieran para el Carnaval. Una forma divertida de sumergirse en el […]

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games and activities in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. (Location is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up to date program location information.) This event […]

  • STEAM Time: Botanical Soap Making

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

    Learn about liquids and solids as we make soap using botanicals from our Rooftop Ramble garden. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Sew a Stuffie

    Put your creativity to work and bring a new friend to life! Learn basic hand-sewing skills while designing and assembling a custom soft toy. Choose from an assortment of colorful materials and fun shapes. This project is ideal for older kids ready to try stitching.

  • Sensory Worlds with Junko

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

     Join Junko as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • February Member Morning

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

    Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee and free treats to accompany the chilly morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free anytime the museum is open. Learn more about membership.

  • 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.

  • Exploration Station: Groundhog Pop-Up Puppets

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

    Make a pop-up puppet to celebrate Groundhog Day. Will there be an early spring? This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Groundhog Pop-Up Puppets

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

    Make a pop-up puppet to celebrate Groundhog Day. Will there be an early spring? This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Groundhog Day Sing-Along

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

    Sing your way to an early spring! Join members of local klezmer group Yid Vicious and the MCM staff band as we play silly tunes from the official Groundhog Day Carols songbook. 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.

  • 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.