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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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: Clothespin Animals
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesDecorate wooden clothespins to mimic your favorite animal! Imagine what they'd eat and sounds they would make. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall
STEAM Time: Earth’s Systems through VR
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesExplore the science of Earth's systems using virtual reality viewers. This event is free with general museum admission.
Clay Day: Model Magic Mini Masks
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: Pompom Pals
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesCreate and name your own handmade pompom critter. This event is free with general museum admission.
Wonderground Recess: Melvis in the Bucket
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: Pop-Up Puppets
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: Pompom Pals
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesCreate and name your own handmade pompom critter. 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 StatesSocial 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 […]
Music Time with Tim: Trains, Planes, Buses
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim in the Celebrations room each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This one's for your car-crazy toddlers! Today, we'll […]
Messy Art with Laurie: Marbling Paper
Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
