Hours: Wed–Sun 9 am–4 pm, plus late on Thur til 8 pm • Closed Mon/Tue • Check full schedule

Hours: Wed–Sun 9 am–4 pm, plus late on Thur til 8 pm • Closed Mon/Tue • Check full schedule

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Event Series Games in the Wonderground

Games in the Wonderground

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

Spend crisp autumn mornings in the Wonderground and learn to play games from around the world. This program is free with general admission and runs every day MCM is open, Tuesday through Sunday.

Exploration Station: Pine Cone Ornaments

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

Flex your fine motor skills and creativity to create festive ornaments and decorations with locally collected pine cones. This event is free with general museum admission.

Saturday Art Adventures: Ceramic Ornaments

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 "make-and-take" festive ceramic ornaments. This event is free with general museum […]

Event Series Wildernest Scavenger Hunt

Wildernest Scavenger Hunt

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

Join MCM's early education expert, Heather, for a scavenger hunt in the Wildernest! Practice pattern-matching and wayfinding with your little one by seeking out fun objects and landmarks. This event is free with general museum admission.

Exploration Station: Pine Cone Ornaments

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

Flex your fine motor skills and creativity to make festive ornaments with locally collected pine cones. This event is free with general museum admission.

Holiday Concert and Crafts with Edgewood Smile Club

What's better than holiday melodies floating through the museum on a Sunday afternoon? Enjoy a piano performance and seasonal crafts on the second floor with students from Edgewood High School's Smile Club. This event is free with general museum admission.

Let’s Make! with Lexie

Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures and trinkets. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This event is free with general museum admission.

Yid Vicious Hanukkah Concert

Join Madison's locally-grown klezmer band for a family holiday concert in the Wildernest! This event is free with general museum admission, no registration necessary.

Event Series Early Explorers Playgroup

Early Explorers Playgroup

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

Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully 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 activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]

Event Series Tales with Teresa

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 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.

Messy Art with Laurie: Autumn Leaf Spin Art

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 we'll make spin art with paint […]

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