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 […]
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Fun with Fiber Arts: Spool Knitting
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesExplore various practical and artful fiber arts projects like embroidery, weaving, mending, and sewing with our friend Lexie in the Art Studio! Today, we'll learn about spool knitting and make […]
Wild Wonders: Chlorophyll Art
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesToday we'll learn about the way plants get their nutrients, and create art with the verdant green pigment. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 […]
MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive at Owl Creek Park
Owl Creek Park 23 Horned Owl Court, Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Owl Creek Park, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly […]
Family Climate Festival (Day 2)
Join MCM for the Family Climate Festival weekend, a community-based collaboration where children and families are invited to engage in programs with the Madison Water Utility, the Wisconsin Institute for […]
Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Music with Junebug
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin 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: Solar Energy Fun
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesExplore sun-powered art with cyanotype paper, tinker with solar toys, and learn how the sun can be used for renewable energy on our Rooftop Ramble! Join us each week for […]
Clay Day: Clay Tiles
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.
Wind Turbine Engineers with the Wisconsin Institute for Energy
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin the Wisconsin Institute for Energy to explore wind energy! Become a wind turbine engineer and show off your building skills during this drop-by mini-challenge. You’ll design, build, and test […]
Insect Scavenger Hunt
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesBe 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: Madison Mystery Tour
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 […]
