• Clay Day: Modeling Clay Pictures

    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.

  • 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.

  • Member Party: Rainbows & Robots

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

    Party mode, activate! Gear up for a colorful night of gizmos and tech-nicolor fun, just for members! Enjoy fun tidings with tie-dye, build cork robot companions, embark on a pop culture robotics scavenger hunt, and refuel with complimentary snacks and drinks. Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as a robot, a rainbow, or a rainbow robot! This […]

  • Exploration Station: Nature Miniatures

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

    Create a miniature nature scene of your favorite ecosystem using natural materials. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Mini Mosaics

    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.This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Nature Miniatures

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

    Create a miniature nature scene of your favorite ecosystem using natural materials. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Puppet Parade Workshop: Crafting Creatures

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

    Join Lexie, Art Studio staff, and your fellow crafters for a collaborative art experience! Help us generate large-scale puppets and costumes for use at special MCM festivities—Summerpalooza and beyond! This event is free with general museum admission.

  • MCM Roadshow: Hedgestock at Van Hise Elementary

    Van Hise Elementary School, 246 S Segoe Rd, Madison, WI 53705, USA Van Hise Elementary School, 246 S Segoe Rd, Madison, WI 53705, USA

    Join Roadshow and friends for music and art activities at Van Hise Elementary School's annual Hedgestock event! Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits and maker activities to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.

  • 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.

  • 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 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

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

    Join Ms. 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! This event is free with general […]

  • 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 […]

  • Wild Wonders: Boat-Building Bonanza

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

    All hands on deck! Channel your creativity and engineering skills to build your fastest and float-iest vessel out of tin foil. Test your boat in the pond and don't be afraid to cast away old designs. Experiment with different shapes and materials to see how they float, sink, capsize, or glide in the water. This […]