Music Time with Tim
Explore the world of music and rhythm. Join Tim in our Celebrations Room to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
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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.
Games in the Wonderground
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesSpend 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.
Open Art Studio
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesChoose 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 StatesJoin 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 […]
Twilight Thursday: Open Until 8 pm
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesThe 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 StatesBring 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
Pom Pom Party
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesTreat 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.
Music with Junebug
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Games in the Wonderground
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesSpend 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 StatesExplore 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 StatesOur 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.
