Fall hours: open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get tickets

 Fall hours: open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get tickets

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Exploration Station: Stick Painting

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

Paint one-of-a-kind colorful creations using sticks gathered from nearby parks, and use them in playful imagination games. This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Courtney […]

Closed for Fall Maintenance: Sept 2–Sept 13

Madison Children's Museum will be closed Monday, September 2 through Friday, September 13 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits and facility. But don't fret! We'll re-open on Saturday, September […]

Live from the Wonderground: The Funkee JBeez

Every first Friday this summer, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy […]

Fall Museum Re-Opening!

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

After two weeks of deep cleaning and maintenance, we're back and ready for a fabulously playful fall. Enjoy a squeaky-clean museum and get excited for brand-new autumn programs!

Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This […]

Exploration Station: DIY Water Striders

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

Have you ever wanted to walk on water? Learn how native insects use surface tension to traverse the water, and create your very own water strider buddy out of crafting […]

Saturday Art Adventures with Laurie

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 […]

Exploration Station: Magnets

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

Experiment with magnets to learn about polarity and decorate your very own magnet to bring home! This event is free with the price of general admission.

Let’s Make! with Lexie: Tote Bags

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! Today, we'll […]

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 […]

Co-op Kids: Culinary Coloring

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

Join MCM staff and friends from Willy Street Co-op to get creative with food in the Lunchbox cafe! Today, we'll channel our culinary creativity with a coloring activity. This event […]

Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This […]

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