Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Meet up with MCM Roadshow at Meadowood Health Partnership's Community Supper. Join your neighbors and friends for a bite to eat and enjoy hands-on arts activities when the kids have finished their meals! Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits and maker activities to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.
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 artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! This event is free with general […]
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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM also offers heavily discounted admission and memberships to families who […]
Get creative with colorful botanicals from the Rooftop Ramble gardens and create your very own pressed flower bookmarks. This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm–8 pm.
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. Today, we'll channel the thrill of eerie accounts and supernatural stories. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm every week.
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 brain development and connect us to our family and community. For today's Music with Junebug location, please ask at the desk! This event is free […]
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.
Join Junko in the Celebrations Room 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 museum admission.
Get ready for a screamin' good time at Adult Swim Celebrate the season of the witch with a campy, sequined twist! We're working with Outreach LGBT Resource Center and Ravyn Entertainment to bring you a night of ghoulish glamor, uncanny crafts, and dreadfully good drag. Tickets (21+ only) Featured Activities What is Adult Swim? Adult Swim at Madison Children’s […]
Join MCM Roadshow at the Lodi Valley Segment of the Ice Age Trail for a slow-paced, nature-focused "hike" designed especially for young children, beginning at 10 am. Enjoy a scavenger hunt along the way, and get creative with hands-on activities after the little ones return from their nature walk! Be sure to meet in the […]
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 abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup.Today, we'll craft our own creepy mini ecosystems in a jar, also known as […]
Create your own tissue paper ghostie and learn about air currents as you watch it float in our mini wind tunnel! This event is free with general museum admission.
Join students from Edgewood High School's Smile Club for piano performances and craft activities.
Join us for the cutest autumn event in town: Baby's First Halloween! The museum will be open for special hours on Tuesday, October 29, for this boppin' baby party (ages 0-3) and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome! All activities are included in the cost of general admission. Make sure to sign up for our FREE First-Time Parent Membership in-person or […]
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 their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
