Closed: Dec 24–Dec 25
Madison Children's Museum is closed December 24 through December 25. But don't fret! We'll be back on Tuesday, December 26 from 9 am–4 pm and through the New Year.
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15 events found.
Catapult Crafting
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States3... 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 of different weights and sizes. This event is free with general museum admission.
Kwanzaa Basket Crafting
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesThe 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 woven basket for yourself or to give as a gift. This event is free with general museum admission, while supplies last. Recommended for ages 5 […]
Beaded Baubles
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesString 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 StatesCreate 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 StatesTransform 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: Amanda Eldridge
Holiday Lights Lanterns
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesMake 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 StatesLet 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 StatesMadison'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, a toddler dance mix, and 10 am countdown (when the clock will strike midnight in Perth, Australia)! This event is free with general museum admission.
Exploration Station: NYE Button Making
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesCelebrate 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! This event is free with general museum admission.
New Year’s Eve Wonderground Dance Party
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesAre 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 begins at 1:30 pm, with early New Year's countdowns at 2 pm and 3 pm. Bundle up and boogie down in the Wonderground with family-friendly […]
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 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.
