Closed on Weds, Dec 25 • Winter Wonder Weeks coming soon! • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

Closed on Weds, Dec 25 • Winter Wonder Weeks coming soon! • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

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Open Art Studio

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

Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff. This event is free with general […]

Wild Wonders: Tiny Felt Friends

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

Use beginner sewing skills to create miniature versions of your favorite animals! Photo credit: Nomita Vaish-Taylor

STEAM Time: Wheatgrass Monsters

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

Celebrate National Green Juice Day by planting your own wheat grass plant to grow at home. When your wheatgrass sprouts, add it to your smoothies or treat family pets to […]

Clay Day: Polymer Clay Mini Foods

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-Friendly Hours

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

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

Exploration Station: Milkweed Mini Crafts

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

Exercise your imagination and fine motor skills to create miniature creations out of milkweed pods. This event is free with general museum admission.

Wonderground Recess: Theremin and Percussion Jam

Ring the bell: it's time for recess! Bundle up and head outside to the Wonderground for a unique active play break every Saturday in January and February at 11 am. Today, […]

Saturday Art Adventures: Ribbon Banners

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 […]

Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum's extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles […]

Exploration Station: Milkweed Mini Crafts

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

Exercise your imagination and fine motor skills to create miniature creations out of milkweed pods. This event is free with general museum admission.

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 […]

Early Explorers Playgroup

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

Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and […]

Messy Art with Laurie: Paint with Spinning Tops

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

Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM's youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist […]

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