Regular hours: Open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

Regular hours: Open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

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Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

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

Event Series 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 […]

Wild Wonders: Squishy Circuits

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

Investigate how to make open and closed circuits using electricity, squishy playdough, and little lights.  This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: PBS

Aventuras en Español: Carnaval

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

¡Únete a nuestra Celebración de Carnaval! Trae a tus pequeños a un taller festivo inspirado en las tradiciones del Carnaval latinoamericano. ¡Los niños bailarán al ritmo de los tambores de […]

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 […]

Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

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

Music with Junebug

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

Join us for Music with Junebug, led by Junko Yamauchi! This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play. Music and movement activities promote […]

STEAM Time: Botanical Soap Making

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

Learn about liquids and solids as we make soap using botanicals from our Rooftop Ramble garden. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage […]

Sensory Worlds with Junko

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

 Join Junko as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. This event is free […]

February Member Morning

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

Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee and free treats to accompany the chilly morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one […]

Let’s Move! with Abby

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

Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is […]

Exploration Station: Groundhog Pop-Up Puppets

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

Make a pop-up puppet to celebrate Groundhog Day. Will there be an early spring? This event is free with general museum admission.

Saturday Art Adventures: Cardboard Characters

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. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for […]

Exploration Station: Groundhog Pop-Up Puppets

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

Make a pop-up puppet to celebrate Groundhog Day. Will there be an early spring? This event is free with general museum admission.

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