• Let’s Move! Earth Day Dance Party

    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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 shares stories that help us build listening skills, […]

  • Let’s Move! Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

    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 […]

  • Messy Art with Laurie

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

    Join Ms. 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Free Night: Badgerland Learning Days Celebration

    Join us for free admission and hands-on activities throughout the museum, 4–8 pm! Learn about dozens of free family events taking place April 19–27 in southern Wisconsin as part of Badgerland […]

  • Wild Wonders: Pollinator Seed Balls

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

    Create seed balls using a native pollinator seed mix grown on the museum's Rooftop Ramble! Find out what it takes to plant pollinator gardens, and gain a better understanding of […]

  • 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! Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

    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 […]

  • 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: Water Explorers

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

    Dive into the hidden world of teeny tiny critters that thrive in our local waterways. Give your fine motor skills a workout while sampling lake water and get a reeeeeally […]

  • Clay Day: Roll and Cut Shapes

    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.

  • 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 with general […]