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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Exploration Station: Milkweed Mini Crafts

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

Exercise your imagination and fine motor skills to create miniature creations out of milkweed pods. This event is free with general museum admission.

Wonderground Recess: Theremin and Percussion Jam

Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, join Geoff Brady for a theremin try-it demo and keep your body moving while playing plastic bag percussion with Jonathan Zarov. This event is free […]

Saturday Art Adventures: Ribbon Banners

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 flowing ribbon banners. This event is free with general museum […]

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: Milkweed Mini Crafts

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

Exercise your imagination and fine motor skills to create miniature creations out of milkweed pods. 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.

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 […]

A “Toast” to the New Year

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

Celebrate the New Year with a piece of delicious, golden toast! Grab your free slice in the Lunchbox cafe and enjoy with a variety of spreads available to sample. This event is free with general museum admission.

A “Toast” to National Toast Day!

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

Enjoy some hot, crispy toast and make a "toast" to one of your favorite people, in honor of National Toast Day!This event is free with general museum admission.

Messy Art with Laurie: Paint with Spinning Tops

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 give abstract painting a whirl […]

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.

STEAM Time: Groundhog Day Puppets

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

Celebrate Groundhog Day by making an adorable Punxsutawney Phil puppet and learning about this annual spring tradition. This event is free with general museum admission.

Clay Day: Ceramic Pinch Pots

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.

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