• Lexie’s Idea Lab

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

    Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for generating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. This event is […]

  • Wild Wonders: Volcano VR and Beyond

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

    Use virtual reality headsets to discover various sweeping natural scenes, including active volcanoes and even outer space. This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Clay Day: Clay Masks

    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: Taste

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

     Join Junko in the Celebrations Room 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. […]

  • Badgerland Girl Scouts Night at the Museum – Registration Closed

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

    It’s Night at the Museum just for Girl Scouts! Meet up with other GS sisters to explore and discover all the delights inside and outside, from the Down Under to […]

  • Exploration Station: UW Conservation Biology Society

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

    Join our friends from UW's student chapter of the Conservation Biology Society and find new ways to explore your environment. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • 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 […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Sand Castles

    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. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and […]

  • Exploration Station: Tree Cookie Mosaics

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

    Create your own nature mosaics using colorful art materials, mod podge, and tree cookie rounds. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie

    Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! This event […]

  • 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.

  • Kids’ View Photography

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

    Capture the museum through your own "lens" and learn how to take photos on digital cameras and phones! You'll discover fun ways to take portraits, bring new energy to still […]