Free Thursday Evenings
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 […]
- Home
- Visit
- Exhibits
- Programs & Events
- Membership
- Support
- Give the Gift of Play
- About
- Checkout
- Cart
- Utility
- Birthday Party Cancellation Form
- JV Memory Book Submissions
- Phone Call
- Request for a Facility Rental Agreement
- Privacy Policy
- American Girl Benefit Sale
- Party Catering Form
- Event Date Request Form
- Camp Food Orders
- Flourish!
- IA24 Evening Event RSVP
- Development Events RSVP
- Development Tour
- MCM Board and Staff Demographics
- Folder Request Form
- Development Team Test Page
- Logout
- Birthday Parties
Loading view.
Open Art Studio
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesChoose 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: Owl Pellet Detectives
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesDissect owl pellets to discover what owls like to eat. Identify bones and examine these dinnertime discards more closely under a microscope. This event is free with general museum admission.
STEAM Time: Groundhog Day Puppets
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesCelebrate Groundhog Day by making an adorable Punxsutawney Phil puppet and learning about this annual spring tradition. This event is free with general museum admission.
Clay Day: Ceramic Pinch Pots
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesOur 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.
Saturday Morning Early Hour
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesGive your weekend a bright and early beginning at MCM! Enjoy early hours starting at 8 am, every Saturday through March 30. If you've got little kids in the family, […]
Exploration Station: Marvelous Magnets
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesExperiment with magnets to see how they stick together and repel. Test them on a variety of objects and make your own magnet to bring home. This event is free […]
Wonderground Recess: Dance Party with Francis Medrano
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. […]
Saturday Art Adventures: Make a Mobile
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesDive 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 StatesHave 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: Marvelous Magnets
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesExperiment with magnets to see how they stick together and repel. Test them on a variety of objects and make your own magnet to bring home. This event is free […]
Music Time with Tim: Hop, Skip, and Jump!
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. Today, find your rhythm and move to the […]
