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

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

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Exploration Station: Wooden Spoon Puppets

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

Create your very own silly curvilinear companion by dressing up a simple wooden spoon with customized face, hair, clothes, and more! This event is free with the price of general […]

Exploration Station: Yarn Stars

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

Practice hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as you bring color to the cosmos with vibrant yarn stars. This event is free with general museum admission.

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. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for […]

Super Friends Club: Spring Wednesdays 2025

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

Drop-off class for preschoolers on Wednesdays Come to the museum and practice becoming a Super Friend! Speaking to new people, taking turns, and making friends are new skills for 3 […]

$30

Cabin Life: Beeswax Candle Making

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

Illuminate the past and make your own beeswax candle like an early Wisconsinite. Cabin Life invites you each week to try crafts and activities from around the time of our […]

Let’s Move! with Abby

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

Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is […]

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 shares stories that help us build listening skills, […]

Super Friends Club: Spring Thursdays 2025

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

Drop-off class for preschoolers on Thursdays Come to the museum and practice becoming a Super Friend! Speaking to new people, taking turns, and making friends are new skills for 3 […]

$30

Let’s Move! with Abby

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

Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is […]

Wienermobile in the Wonderground

Hot diggity dog! Beloved hometown hero the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and its drivers—the Hotdoggers—will be visiting MCM on Thursday morning to ketchup with their fans. If you relish the idea […]

Messy Art with Laurie

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

Join Ms. 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 […]

Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

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

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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