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  • Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

    Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum's extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles during an extra hour in the museum. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Evening Bonus Hour 4–5 pm

    This winter, enjoy a full extra hour of play on Saturday afternoons! We are open 8 am to 5 pm every Saturday through March 2024. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Wet Felting

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

    Create imaginative pieces of art by shaping wool fibers into your own free-form designs. 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. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Open for Spring Break!

    MCM is open every day March 24-31 to offer extra opportunities for play and learning while school is out. The museum will be hopping, so book tickets in advance to save $1 per person on full-price admission. Make the most of your visit with our special run of Exploration Station programs, and dress for the outdoors to […]

  • Exploration Station: Printmaking

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

    Explore the art and history of printmaking with Charlotte Cummins, art educator and MCM's Director of Community Partnerships. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Open for Spring Break!

    MCM is open every day March 24-31 to offer extra opportunities for play and learning while school is out. The museum will be hopping, so book tickets in advance to save $1 per person on full-price admission. Make the most of your visit with our special run of Exploration Station programs, and dress for the outdoors to […]

  • Exploration Station: Pollinator Seed Balls

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

    Create seed balls using a native pollinator seed mix grown on the museum's Rooftop Ramble! Find out what it takes to plant pollinator gardens, and gain a better understanding of plants' life cycle from seed to flower. This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Chicago Community Gardeners Association

  • Exploration Station: Mini Fairy Garden

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

    Use a variety of materials and textures to create your own whimsical fairy garden. This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • Exploration Station: Marvelous Marble Mazes

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

    Make a custom marble maze using paper materials and your own ingenuity! This event is free with the price of general admission.

  • 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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM also offers heavily discounted admission and memberships to families who […]

  • Wild Wonders: Animal Puppets

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

    Celebrate "Something on a Stick" Day by making popsicle stick puppets of your favorite animals! Image credit: Jamie Bare

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

  • STEAM Time: Spring Planting

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

    Decorate your own custom pot and start a plant for your summer garden at home. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: The Preserve At Chocorua

  • Exploration Station: Make and Take Maracas

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

    Create your own percussive musical instrument, maracas, and take them home with you! This event is free with the price of general admission.