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.
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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 StatesUse 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 […]
Saturday Morning Early Hour
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesGive your weekend a bright and early beginning at MCM! Enjoy early hours starting at 8 am, every Saturday through March 30. If you've got little kids in the family, […]
Wonderground Recess: Hoop Jam with Nora
Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for an active play break at 11 am every Saturday in January and February. Today, join […]
Saturday Art Adventures: Yarn Painting
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesDive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and […]
Exploration Station: Nature Mosaics
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesUse dried beans and a sprinkle of imagination to make mosaics of your favorite animals. This event is free with general museum admission. Photo credit: Natalie McCatty
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 […]
Closed: Jan 10–Jan 11
Madison Children's Museum is closed January 10 through January 11 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits. But don't fret! We'll be back on Friday, January 12 from 9 am–4 […]
STEAM Time: Melting Icebergs
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesExplore the science of phase changes and melt animal figurines out of little "icebergs" (ice cubes). STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage […]
Clay Day: Ceramic Cut-Outs
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesOur 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.
Exploration Station: Succulent Planters
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesPick out and plant your own succulent, then bring your plant buddy home in a pot from our Clay Day program. This event is free with general museum admission.
Saturday Art Adventures: Sock Sculpture Friends
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesDive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and […]
Post-Nap Pompom Party
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesHave 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 […]
