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  • Exploration Station: Stick Painting

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

    Paint one-of-a-kind colorful creations using sticks gathered from nearby parks, and use them in playful imagination games. This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Courtney […]

  • Live from the Wonderground: The Funkee JBeez

    Every first Friday this summer, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy […]

  • Fall Museum Re-Opening!

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

    After two weeks of deep cleaning and maintenance, we're back and ready for a fabulously playful fall. Enjoy a squeaky-clean museum and get excited for brand-new autumn programs!

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This […]

  • Exploration Station: DIY Water Striders

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

    Have you ever wanted to walk on water? Learn how native insects use surface tension to traverse the water, and create your very own water strider buddy out of crafting […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures with Laurie

    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 […]

  • Exploration Station: Magnets

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

    Experiment with magnets to learn about polarity and decorate your very own magnet to bring home! This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie: Tote Bags

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Co-op Kids: Culinary Coloring

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

    Join MCM staff and friends from Willy Street Co-op to get creative with food in the Lunchbox cafe! Today, we'll channel our culinary creativity with a coloring activity. This event […]

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This […]

  • 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 bodies in this […]

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This […]

  • Messy Art with Laurie

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

    Join Ms. 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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