OPEN all weekend • Regular hours: Open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

OPEN all weekend • Regular hours: Open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

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STEAM Time: Succulent Planters

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

Learn how to care for plants and what they need to survive. Decorate a piece of pottery from our clay program and adopt a succulent to bring home. Join us […]

Clay Day: Roll and Cut Shapes

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.

Sensory Worlds with Junko

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

 Join Junko 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 […]

December Member Morning

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

Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee and free treats to accompany the chilly morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one […]

MCM Roadshow: Santa Photos with the Progress Center for Black Women

Madison College - Goodman South Campus 2429 Perry St, Madison, WI 53713

Today, MCM Roadshow will join the Progress Center for Black Women for holiday fun and photos with Santa at Madison College's Goodman South Campus. Find more details and register here […]

Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This […]

Exploration Station: Holiday Houses

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

Decorate a cheery, wintry mini house and decorated yard to celebrate the season! Use your imagination and the materials provided to make a festive scene that lights up. This event […]

Santa Day: Free Admission & Photos

Free admission all day and pictures with Santa 10 am–2 pm, presented in collaboration with the Progress Center for Black Women.Santa returns to Madison Children’s Museum for family photos! In honor of this […]

Piano Concert with Edgewood High School Musicians

What's better than holiday melodies floating through the museum on a Sunday afternoon? Enjoy a performance on the second floor with talented young pianists from Edgewood High School. This event […]

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 […]

Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This […]

Nice Age Tales

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

Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this […]

Music Time with Tim

Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.

Tales with Teresa

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

Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills, […]

Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This […]

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