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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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.

MCM Roadshow: Hedgestock at Van Hise Elementary

Van Hise Elementary School, 246 S Segoe Rd, Madison, WI 53705, USA Van Hise Elementary School, 246 S Segoe Rd, Madison, WI 53705, USA

Join Roadshow and friends for music and art activities at Van Hise Elementary School's annual Hedgestock event! Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits and maker activities to community events in […]

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, […]

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 […]

Wild Wonders: Log Round Collage

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

Flex your fine motor skills and creativity to create your own log round collages. While you're crafting, count the rings and see how old your tree limb is! This event […]

Aventuras en Español: Día de los Libros

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

Únete a nosotros para un taller especial donde los niños se sumergirán en el mundo de la literatura latinoamericana y española. Leeremos cuentos bilingües divertidos, haremos marcadores de libros y […]

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 […]

Music with Junebug

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

Join us for Music with Junebug, led by Junko Yamauchi! This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play. Music and movement activities promote […]

STEAM Time: Making Fossils

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

Get out your picks and brushes–it's paleo time! Learn how ancient life became preserved in rock, and create your own mold fossils out of clay. Join us each week for […]

Clay Day: Modeling Clay Pictures

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 with general […]

Member Party: Rainbows & Robots

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

Gear up for a colorful night of gizmos and tech-nicolor fun, just for members! Enjoy fun tidings with with tie-dye, build cork robot companions, embark on a pop culture robotics […]

Exploration Station: Nature Miniatures

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

Create a miniature nature scene of your favorite ecosystem using natural materials. This event is free with general museum admission.

Saturday Art Adventures: Mini 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. We'll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for […]

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