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  • Music Time with Tim

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Tales with Teresa

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

    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.

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games and activities in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. (Location is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up to date program location information.) This event […]

  • Free Thursday Evenings

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

    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 offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]

  • Lexie’s Idea Lab

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

    Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for generating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm every week.

  • Wild Wonders: Animal Stuffies

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

    Draw your favorite animal and turn it into a cuddly plush creature! This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Stephanie Swoodson

  • Cereal for Dinner: Debut Night!

    As voted by kids in our 2024 election: the Lunchbox will offer a Cereal-for-Dinner service! Cereals featured will be Corn Flakes, Lucky Charms, granola, and a gluten free cereal option. Cow's milk and oat milk will also be provided. Crunch to your heart's content, as long as supplies last!

  • 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 […]

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games and activities in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. (Location is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up to date program location information.) This event […]

  • 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. For today's Music with Junebug location, please ask at the desk! This event is free […]

  • STEAM Time: Earth’s Systems through VR

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

    Explore the science of Earth's systems using virtual reality viewers. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Sensory Worlds with Junko

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

     Join Junko as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • January Sensory-Friendly Hours

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

    Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring families together to learn through play in an environment that supports the unique needs of children with ASD. This program is free to all […]

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games and activities in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. (Location is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up to date program location information.) This event […]

  • Exploration Station: Milkweed Buddies

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

    Use milkweed fluff and pods with other natural materials to make adorable milkweed "buddies." This event is free with general museum admission.