Spring break: Open every day, 9 am–4 pm! Now til March 30 • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

Spring break: Open every day, 9 am–4 pm! Now til March 30 • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

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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 pm.

STEAM Time: Melting Icebergs

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

Explore 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 divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them. This event is free with general museum admission.

Clay Day: Ceramic Cut-Outs

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.

Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

Pick 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 States

Dive 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 abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we'll create art with repurposed socks. This event is free with general […]

Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

Have 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 for an extra hour in the museum. This event is free with general museum admission.

Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

Pick out and plant a succulent, then bring your plant buddy home in a pot from our Clay Day program. 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. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This event is free with general museum admission.

Event Series Early Explorers Playgroup

Early Explorers Playgroup

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

Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]

Music Time with Tim: Singing Time

Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. Today, we'll explore using our voices to create sounds and sing songs. This event is free with general museum admission.

Super Friends Club: Winter Thursdays, 2024

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

Drop-off class for preschoolers on Thursdays Come to the museum and practice becoming a Super Friend! Speaking to new people, taking turns, and making friends are new skills for 3 and 4-year-olds. Super Friends Club offers a preschool-style group experience within the museum. Guided by MCM's Early Education Manager Heather, Super Friends Club gives kids […]

$30

Messy Art with Laurie: Soap Bubble Watercolors

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 create unique watercolor art with […]

Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

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 also offers heavily discounted admission and memberships to families who […]

Open Art Studio

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

Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff. This event is free with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

Wild Wonders: Animal Tracking

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

Get creative and design a collaborative wintery scene. Move animal figures through the snow and identify their tracks! This event is free with general museum admission.

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