All hands on deck! Channel your creativity and engineering skills to build your fastest and float-iest vessel. Test your boat in the pond and don't be afraid to cast away old designs. Experiment with different shapes and materials to see how they float, sink, capsize, or glide in the water. This event is free with […]
Superheroes and royalty take over the museum during our next members-only party!Kids (and parents) are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero, prince/princess, or any combination thereof that inspires them. (Hey, some of our favorite heroes are royalty, like Black Panther and Wonder Woman.) For those who come sans costume, don't worry, you can make DIY […]
Blend, baby, blend! Use the power of body movement and our bike blender to make organic tomatillo salsa from MCM's gardens. Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, increase problem-solving skills, and offer new ways for kids to […]
Join MCM for a night of exuberant Brazilian beats, dancing, food, and drink for all ages in the Wonderground. Close out the summer with local group Samba Novistas, and sway to their blend of samba, pagode, bossa nova, samba-reggae, lambada, sertanejo, coco, and forró music. Don't forget to stick around for a Drop in the […]
Enjoy a mélange of dreamy marimba melodies in the Wonderground! Beloved busker and performer Eric De Los Santos returns to our Giant Bucket for a concert just for kids and families.
MCM invites our entire community to enjoy the museum with free admission from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday, September 28. This Free Night we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with performances, food, and craft activities, beginning at 5 pm. All activities are free and available while supplies last. Performances Activities
Celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play at Madison Children's Museum on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Buy your tickets online and get half-price off general admission with code: WDP23. Discount only for full-price Adult/Child & Grandparent tickets purchased online by or before September 29. All activities are free with general museum admission.
As part of the Wisconsin Science Festival, our brainy friends from UW Neuroscience will be coming by with their brain-building activities and REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think! This event is free with general museum admission.
Experience the larger-than-life sound of the UW Marching Band, made mini for the Wonderground! Clap, cheer, and get your body moving during this pop-up performance from local marching band Badgers. This event is free with general museum admission.
Join MCM Roadshow at Madison's Hmong New Year event, presented by the Wisconsin Hmong Association. Celebrate Hmong culture by remembering ancestors, sacrifices, and accomplishments, and preserving traditions in honor of the upcoming new year. There will be food vendors, family activities, a play area, and games & prizes. Event admission is $5 per person. Seniors (65+) and […]
Free admission all day plus pictures with Santa 9:30 am–3:30 pm, presented in collaboration with the Progress Center for Black Women.Santa returns to Madison Children’s Museum for family photos! In honor of this VIP visit, the museum is open for free all day on December 2, with special holiday-themed crafts in the Art Studio. Madison Reading Project will […]
Enjoy kid-sized servings of hot cocoa from 11 am to 2 pm, with free museum admission all day! Santa Day is presented in collaboration with the Progress Center for Black Women.
