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  • Exploration Station: NYE Button-Making

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

    Capture your hopes for the new year by using your artistic skills to make a unique button! This event is free with general museum admission.

  • NYE Wonderground Dance Party

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

    Are your kids not quite ready to stay up until midnight? Bid farewell to 2024 with the most bedtime-friendly New Year's Eve party in Madison! This free dance party begins at 2 pm, with early New Year's countdowns at 2:30, 3, and 3:30 pm. Bundle up and boogie down in the Wonderground with family-friendly DJ […]

  • Glow Zone Adventures: Snowflakes

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

    Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

  • Glow Zone Adventures: Mazes

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

    Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

  • Exploration Station: Thank You Cards

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

    Channel creativity, gratitude, and joy as you create handmade thank-you cards for your loved ones. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • 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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]

  • Wild Wonders: Orange Slice & Clove Decorations

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

    Create fragrant and festive decorations to celebrate the new year! This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Stephanie Swoodson

  • Glow Zone Adventures: Mazes

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

    Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

  • Exploration Station: Kids’ View Photography

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

    Learn about photography and take photos on digital cameras or phones. Take a photo portrait and print it, take photos of a still life, or take photos around the museum. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Glow Zone Adventures: String Art

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

    Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

  • Hot Chocolate Bar!

    Enjoy this sweet, warming treat in festive style! Deck your cups of piping cocoa with marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, and other cheery toppings in the Wonderground's Down Under.

  • Exploration Station: Weaving

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

    Try your hand at weaving and create a one-of -a-kind piece of art while building fine motor skills and honing hand-eye coordination. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Glow Zone Adventures: String Art

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

    Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

  • Let’s Make! with Lexie: Paper Mache Portraits

    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 is free with general museum admission.

  • Closed for Winter Maintenance: Jan 6–Jan 10

    Madison Children's Museum will be closed Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 10 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits and facility. But don't fret! We'll re-open on Saturday, January 11, from 9 am–4 pm.