Open Thanksgiving weekend • Regular fall hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get tickets

Open Thanksgiving weekend • Regular fall hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get tickets

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STEAM Time: Cicada Creations

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

Celebrate the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin by learning about this year's brood and making your own carapaced buddy out of art materials. Join us each week for new STEAM […]

Clay Day: Make-and-Take Clay Cicadas

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.

Insect Scavenger Hunt

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

Be very, very quiet... we're hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we'll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects […]

Live from the Wonderground: Panchromatic Steel

Every first Friday this summer, enjoy free concerts at MCM featuring an eclectic mix of Madison bands. Adults get to dance and chat, kids climb and play, and caregivers enjoy […]

MCM Roadshow: Juneteenth Celebration Community Dinner

55 S. Gammon Road 55 S. Gammon Road, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Join MCM Roadshow at a free community dinner hosted by Lussier Community Education Center. Enjoy a meal with our community, free prize drawing, and keep little ones entertained with creative […]

Free Day: SummerPalooza

MCM's 11th annual free family celebration and kickoff-to-summer returns to the Capitol Square! SummerPalooza includes free museum admission all day (9 am–4 pm), along with exciting activities, guest programs, and […]

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

Insect Scavenger Hunt

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

Be very, very quiet... we're hunting insects! Join us in the Urb Garden, where we'll sharpen our observation skills and search for bugs hiding in the plants. Gentleness is encouraged—no insects […]

MCM Roadshow: Northside Farmer’s Market

55 S. Gammon Road 55 S. Gammon Road, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Join MCM Roadshow at the Sunday Northside Farmer's Market, hosted on the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Northport Drive. Shop for fresh fruits and veggies, enjoy local treats, and keep […]

Exploration Station: Sun-sational Tea

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

Soak up the sun and taste the Wisconsin summer! Harvest fresh herbs from our cabin garden and enjoy a refreshing batch of museum-made sun tea.

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 […]

MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive at Allied Park

Allied Park 2370 Revival Ridge, Madison, Wisconsin

Join MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Allied Park, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, […]

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