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  • Members-Only PJ Party

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

    It's time to party down in our PJs! Members take over the museum for an epic, after-hours PJ party! Enjoy a comfy, cozy evening of sleepover-inspired fun, including a special scavenger hunt, lantern-making on the Rooftop, tasty treats, and music time with Junko!This event is for current museum members only. Registration is $10 per family […]

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

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

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Nature Gelli Prints

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

    Engage your creativity and make vibrant, one-of-a-kind gelli prints using objects found in nature. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Wood Scrap Sculptures

    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. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. Today, we'll use recycled wood bits n bobs to create dynamic 3D sculptures. This event is free with general museum admission. […]

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie: Printmaking

    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 week, we'll learn how to create our very own monoprints. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Cathy James

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

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

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.

  • 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 body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

  • 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.

  • Jump ‘n Jive with Junko and Abby

    Join Junko and Abby in the Wonderground for movement and music games! 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 shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

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

    Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Messy Art with Laurie: Shaving Cream Marbling

    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 use shaving cream and paint […]

  • 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: Zine Party!

    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 creating 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: Renewable Energy

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

    Experiment with renewable energy using our KidWind turbine kit. This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: KidWind and Mandy Putnam