• Closed for Winter Maintenance: Jan 6–Jan 10

    Madison Children's Museum will be closed Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 10 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits and facility. But don't fret! We'll re-open on Saturday, January […]

  • Free Thursday Evenings

    Free Thursday Evenings

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

    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 […]

  • 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: Warming Tea Blends

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

    Choose from a variety of herbal tea leaves and make your own cup of tea to warm you on a cold day. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Warming Tea Blends

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

    Choose from a variety of herbal tea leaves and make your own cup of tea to warm you on a cold day. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie: Cut-Out Cats

    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 […]

  • MCM Roadshow: Madison Korean American Day

    IBEW Local 159 (5303 Fen Oak Drive) 5303 Fen Oak Drive, Madison, Wisconsin

    Meet up with MCM Roadshow at the second annual Korean American Day and enjoy an afternoon of cultural connection and festivities. This year’s celebration will feature an energetic performance, sangmo […]

  • 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 […]

  • Nice Age Tales

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

    Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this […]

  • Music Time with Tim

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Jump ‘n Jive with Junko and Lexie

    Join Abby and special guest Lexie in the Wonderground this Wednesday for movement and music games! This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Tales with Teresa

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

    Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Free Thursday Evenings

    Free Thursday Evenings

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

    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 […]

  • Lexie’s Idea Lab

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

    Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for generating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. This event is […]