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  • Wild Wonders: Mod Podge Magnets

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

    Create your own mod podge magnets using tree cookie rounds. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall

  • STEAM Time: Frozen Maple Candy

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

    Watch liquid maple syrup turn into a solid, delicious candy with heat and snow. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: The Preserve At Chocorua

  • Members-Only PJ Party

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

    It's time to party down in our PJs! Members take over the museum for an epic after-hours PJ party! Enjoy a comfy, cozy evening of sleepover-inspired fun, including handmade dreamcatchers, games, and snacks. Vote on MCM's very own custom flavor of Chocolate Shoppe ice cream and enjoy bakery delights from Ugly Apple! This event is […]

  • Exploration Station: Pine Cone Bird Feeders

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

    Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month by creating pine cone bird feeders that will help our feathered friends get by this winter. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Wonderground Recess: Dance Party with Francis Medrano

    Ring the bell: it’s time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, warm yourself up at a Wonderground dance party with Francis Medrano, founder of Black Power Dance. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Bead Mosaics

    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 abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we'll create vibrant bead mosaics. This event is free with general museum […]

  • Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

    Have 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 during an extra hour in the museum. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Evening Bonus Hour 4–5 pm

    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 general museum admission.

  • Exploration Station: Pine Cone Bird Feeders

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

    Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month by creating pine cone bird feeders that will help our feathered friends get by this winter. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • 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 is free with general museum admission.

  • A “Toast” to National Toast Day!

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

    Enjoy some hot, crispy toast and make a "toast" to one of your favorite people, in honor of National Toast Day!This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Music Time with Tim: Silly Songs!

    Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. Today, we'll sing and laugh along to extra-silly songs. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Messy Art with Laurie: Tire Track Paintings

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

    Join 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! Today, we'll use race cars as a […]

  • Open Art Studio

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

    Choose 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 with general museum admission, and open to all ages.

  • Wild Wonders: Leap Day Frog Origami

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

    Flex your fine motor skills with the art of paper folding! Celebrate Leap Day by making your very own origami jumping frog. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Peter Saydak