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  • Junko & Teresa Music/Story Team-Up!

    Celebrate friendship, music, and imagination! Friends for 20+ years, Junko and Teresa team up for a special program that blends playful storytelling with lively tunes. Kids will sing, listen, and […]

  • 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 […]

  • ZinZo Face Painting

    Join Jane from ZinZo Face Painting in the Community Concourse to get a colorful new look for the evening. As with our Lunchbox Cafe, you may pay what you wish. […]

  • MCM Roadshow: BLW/Lakepoint Community Center Event

    We’re taking the museum on the road! At community events all around Madison, you can stop by our station to dive into hands-on maker activities, design a small take-home art […]

  • Urb Garden Sensory Station

    Scoop, sprinkle, and sift! In the Urb Garden, children discover earthy textures, soft petals, and fragrant plants from our Rooftop Ramble. These sensory garden bins invite open-ended play, giving little […]

  • Nature Nuts Drop-In Program

    Is your child happiest with dirt under their nails and leaves in their hair? Does it take at least five minutes for them to list all their favorite animals? If […]

    $50

  • Music with Junebug

    Sing, stomp, and hop to the beat with Junko "Junebug" Yamauchi. These energetic, interactive sessions blend lively music, playful rhythms, and storytelling elements that spark imagination. Junko’s joyful energy builds […]

  • Clay It Forward!

    Roll, shape, and sculpt with us on Friday afternoons! Join Art Studio staff to explore the magic of clay while creating pots, tiles, and shapes that will find a home […]

  • MCM Roadshow: Vera Court

    We’re taking the museum on the road! At community events all around Madison, you can stop by our station to dive into hands-on maker activities, design a small take-home art […]

  • Early Explorers Playgroup (Saturday special)

    Join us for a special summer Saturday edition of our Early Explorers playgroup.Parenting a little one can feel isolating sometimes—come connect with others who understand! This special summer Saturday edition […]

  • 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 […]

  • Exploration Station: Seed Paper

    Make homemade seed paper using recycled materials and native pollinator seeds sourced from flowers that grow in the museums gardens. The seed paper can be planted to grow a native […]