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  • Exploration Station: Plant a Bean, Grow a Scientist

    Calling all young botanists! Discover how seeds are saved for next season and plant your own bean to bring home. This STEM-forward activity encourages observation, nurturing, and wonder at how […]

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    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

    Snuggle in for a delightful mix of stories, puppets, and songs! This trail-side program invites young children to explore emotions, rhythm, and imagination through movement and mindful moments. Grown-ups welcome, […]

  • Music Time with Tim

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Each week, Tim leads children in singing, rhythm games, and musical stories that inspire creativity and connection. It’s an engaging experience for kids […]

  • Tales with Teresa

    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! with Abby

    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 […]

  • Li’l Music with Junko: Registered Class, Section A: SOLD OUT

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

    Get moving and grooving with your li'l one! Do you have a dancing baby? Discover Junko's weekly music class where babies and toddlers can explore their natural love of rhythm. […]

    $45

  • Messy Art with Laurie

    Join MCM art educator Ms. Laurie for a weekly burst of color, texture, and joyful experimentation. Young children can freely explore art materials in a welcoming space designed especially for […]

  • Li’l Music with Junko: Registered Class, Section B: CLOSED

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

    Get moving and grooving with your li'l one! Do you have a dancing baby? Discover Junko's weekly music class where babies and toddlers can explore their natural love of rhythm. […]

    $45

  • Music Sprouts with Junko: Registered Class

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

    Music and movement for preschoolers! Is your 3–5 year old ready to jam? Join Junko for a dynamic weekly class designed especially for preschool-aged kids. In this class, your child […]

    $45
  • 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 […]

  • Cereal for Dinner

    As voted by visitors in our kids-only election: the Lunchbox will offer a Cereal-for-Dinner service every third Thursday of the month! Cereals featured will be Frosted Flakes, Cheerios, and granola. […]

  • Aventuras en Español – Colores de Otoño / Fall Colors

    Explora el otoño a través de arte con hojas, historias y manualidades familiares. Celebrate fall with leaf crafts, stories, and hands-on family fun. Tendremos actividades bilingües para explorar los colores […]

  • Science on the Square

    Back for its eighth year, the ever-popular Science on the Square event offers free science demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout Downtown Madison as part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Join […]

  • Early Explorers Playgroup

    This playgroup is expertly 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, […]