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  • Early Explorers Playgroup (Saturday special)

    Join us for a special summer Saturday edition of our Early Explorers playgroup.Get out of the house, play with some different toys, see new faces and meet new people! Best […]

  • Exploration Station: Log Round Necklaces

    Drop by for hands-on fun at the museum’s favorite maker station! Each session features a new activity designed to spark curiosity and creativity—ranging from art projects and nature crafts to […]

  • Kamishibai & Play: Japanese Storytime

    Step into the world of kamishibai—a traditional form of Japanese picture storytelling! Enjoy lively tales, sing along to simple songs, and play group games that bring the stories to life.Join […]

  • Tuesday Member Morning

    Enjoy exclusive, members-only time in the museum each Tuesday in July for Member Appreciation Month! There's no better way to play at MCM, especially for our young visitors who are […]

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    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.

  • Fiber Arts Adventure

    Fabric, yarn, and imagination unite! Join Laurie from 1–3 pm for a drop-in workshop full of fiber arts projects like sewing, weaving, and more. Perfect for curious creators of all […]

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    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 […]

  • Grand Tiny Parade!

    Join the tiniest parade with the biggest heart! Kids and grown-ups alike can grab a shaker or drum and jump into the rhythm as we parade through the Wonderground’s Down […]

  • 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 […]

  • Gadget Gurus: 1-Day Rube Goldberg Workshop

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

    Does your kiddo like to create, invent or tinker? Join us for this one-day workshop where we’ll explore the ins and outs of Rube Goldberg machines.  Learning the basic principles […]

  • Let’s Move! with Abby

    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 with Junebug

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

  • July Sensory-Friendly Night

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

    Madison Children’s Museum welcomes children and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory challenges to experience the museum during sensory-friendly hours, free of charge. This program aims to bring […]

  • Early Explorers Playgroup (Saturday special)

    Join us for a special summer Saturday edition of our Early Explorers playgroup. Get out of the house, play with some different toys, see new faces and meet new people! […]