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 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.

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.

Event Series Open Art Studio

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 in the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff. This event is free with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

Messy Art with Laurie: Watercolor Snowflakes

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 paint watercolor snowflakes. This event […]

Event Series Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm

Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm

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

The whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum admission. See admission prices and get tickets. Special events: On December 8 We welcome Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin for a family night gathering. Families affected by autism may register for free tickets at Autism […]

Wild Wonders: Twig Snowflakes

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

Bring nature indoors for the holidays! Channel your creativity and holiday spirit to make snowflake decorations with sticks and twigs. This event is free with general museum admission. Photo credit: Christine Cook

Event Series Pom Pom Party

Pom Pom Party

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

Treat your baby to a colorful, cushy cascade of joy. Our littlest visitors can practice sorting, scooping, and stacking pom pom balls of different sizes and textures in the Wildernest. This event is free with general museum admission.

Event Series Music with Junebug

Music with Junebug

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

Join us for Music with Junebug led by Junko Yamauchi. This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play! Music and movement activities promote brain development and connect us to our family and community. Music with Junebug takes place in our Celebrations room, and is free with general museum […]

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.

STEAM Time: Salt Crystal Designs

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

Explore the sparkling potential of salt crystals! Create your own unique designs with colors and crystals to celebrate the winter season. 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 […]

Clay Day: Salt Dough Ornaments

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.

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