Closed on Thanksgiving Day • Regular fall hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get tickets

 Closed on Thanksgiving Day • Regular fall hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get tickets

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Free Day: SummerPalooza

MCM's 11th annual free family celebration and kickoff-to-summer returns to the Capitol Square! SummerPalooza includes free museum admission all day (9 am–4 pm), along with exciting activities, guest programs, and […]

Saturday Art Adventures

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. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and […]

Insect Scavenger Hunt

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

Be very, very quiet... we're hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we'll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects […]

MCM Roadshow: Northside Farmer’s Market

55 S. Gammon Road 55 S. Gammon Road, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Join MCM Roadshow at the Sunday Northside Farmer's Market, hosted on the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Northport Drive. Shop for fresh fruits and veggies, enjoy local treats, and keep […]

Exploration Station: Sun-sational Tea

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

Soak up the sun and taste the Wisconsin summer! Harvest fresh herbs from our cabin garden and enjoy a refreshing batch of museum-made sun tea.

Let’s Make! with Lexie

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: Parks Alive at Allied Park

Allied Park 2370 Revival Ridge, Madison, Wisconsin

Join MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Allied Park, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, […]

MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive at Elver Park

Elver Park 1250 McKenna Boulevard, Madison, Wisconsin

Join MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Elver Park, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, […]

Daytime Astronomy: Exploring the Sun & Planets

Join astronomers from the American Astronomical Society for daytime skygazing activities and an art project exploring the sun and planets. Make a UV-reactive bead bracelet, view the sun safely in […]

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 […]

Exploration Station: Seed Planting

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

 Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind paper plant pot! This event is free with the price of general admission.

Playdough Party with Junko

Join Junko each Wednesday to create your own scented playdough that's a squishy, smush-able sensory delight. This event is free with general museum admission.

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