Free Thursday Evenings
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 […]
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Open Art Studio
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesChoose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff. This event is free and open […]
Braaains! with UW Neuroscience Outreach
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin our friends from UW Neuroscience for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!
Free! UW Science Night
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesCome along for a free night of exploration at MCM, from our own insides to the wide-open cosmos! Join our friends from the UW Neuroscience Outreach and the UW Astronomy […]
Wild Wonders: Stargazing with UW Astronomy Club
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin the UW Astronomy Club on the Rooftop Ramble to view the night sky! The Club will operate several telescopes viewing various nighttime objects like planets, nebulae, and other beautiful […]
Clay Day: Ceramic Shapes
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesOur 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.
Saturday Morning Early Hour
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesGive your weekend a bright and early beginning at MCM! Enjoy early hours starting at 8 am, every Saturday through March 30. If you've got little kids in the family, […]
Saturday Art Adventures: “Stained Glass” Suncatchers
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesCome drop into a new art experience each week with Laurie and the Art Studio team. Explore art through a variety of creative media and processes meant for all ages and […]
Post-Nap Pompom Party
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesHave an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum's extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles […]
Saturday Evening Bonus Hour
This winter, enjoy a full extra hour of play on Saturday afternoons! We are open 8 am to 5 pm every Saturday through March 2024. This event is free with […]
Exploration Station: Animal Masks
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesDecorate a mask to look like your favorite animal! This event is free with the price of general admission. Image credit: Sarah Lee
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 […]
