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  • Museum Open – New Year’s Day

    Come join MCM for the very first day of 2025! The museum will be observing our standard hours, 9 am-4 pm. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • “The Wright Stuff” Shape Art

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

    Use shapes and geometric designs to create a unique piece of art inspired by the designs of Wisconsin architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Closed: Jan 3–Jan 5

    Madison Children's Museum is closed January 3 through January 5 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits. But don't fret! We'll be back on Saturday, January 6 from 9 am–4 […]

  • Saturday Morning Early Hours

    Saturday Morning Early Hour

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

    Give 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, […]

  • Wonderground Recess: Hoop Jam with Nora

    Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for an active play break at 11 am every Saturday in January and February. Today, join […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Yarn Painting

    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 […]

  • Exploration Station: Nature Mosaics

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

    Use dried beans and a sprinkle of imagination to make mosaics of your favorite animals. This event is free with general museum admission. Photo credit: Natalie McCatty

  • 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 […]

  • Closed: Jan 10–Jan 11

    Madison Children's Museum is closed January 10 through January 11 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits. But don't fret! We'll be back on Friday, January 12 from 9 am–4 […]

  • STEAM Time: Melting Icebergs

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

    Explore the science of phase changes and melt animal figurines out of little "icebergs" (ice cubes). STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities foster children’s creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage […]

  • Clay Day: Ceramic Cut-Outs

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

    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.

  • Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

    Pick out and plant your own succulent, then bring your plant buddy home in a pot from our Clay Day program. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Sock Sculpture Friends

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Exploration Station: Succulent Planters

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

    Pick out and plant a succulent, then bring your plant buddy home in a pot from our Clay Day program. This event is free with general museum admission.