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  • Catapult Crafting

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

    3... 2... 1... Launch! Make your own catapult and see how far pom poms and other projectiles can fly. Learn about the physics of force and motion while launching objects […]

  • Kwanzaa Basket Crafting

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

    The second day of Kwanzaa honors self-determination (kujichagulia): "to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves." Join Charlotte in the Art Studio to create a paper […]

  • Beaded Baubles

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

    String beads to create a necklace, bracelet, or key chain. Improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as you design something fun. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Sleigh Bell Making

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

    Create custom sleigh bells to play along with your favorite holiday songs! This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Wild Wonders: Snowman Planters

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

    Transform a paper cup into a snowman planter! Plant wheatgrass seeds, take it home, and enjoy watching the plants grow. This event is free with general museum admission. Photo credit: […]

  • Holiday Lights Lanterns

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

    Make the season bright and create paper lanterns with Heather! This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Mini Clay Sculptures

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

    Let your creativity take shape in clay and build your own mini sculpture. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Baby New Year Party

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

    Madison's earliest New Year celebration kicks off bright and early at 9 am! This party for ages 0 to 3 (plus siblings) will feature a Baby New Year photo op, […]

  • Exploration Station: NYE Button Making

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

    Celebrate the spirit of the season and decorate your own button to ring in the New Year! 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 and trinkets. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! […]

  • New Year’s Eve Wonderground Dance Party

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

    Are your little ones not quite ready to stay up until midnight? Bid farewell to 2023 with the most bedtime-friendly New Year's Eve party in Madison! This free dance party […]

  • Open! New Year’s Day

    Come join us for the very first day of 2024! MCM will be observing our standard hours, 9 am-4 pm. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Museum Open – New Year’s Day

    Come join MCM for the very first day of 2025! The museum will be observing our standard hours, 9 am-4 pm. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • “The Wright Stuff” Shape Art

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

    Use shapes and geometric designs to create a unique piece of art inspired by the designs of Wisconsin architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Closed: Jan 3–Jan 5

    Madison Children's Museum is closed January 3 through January 5 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits. But don't fret! We'll be back on Saturday, January 6 from 9 am–4 […]