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 […]
Open every day for winter break thru Jan 5, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Open every day for winter break thru Jan 5, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
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 […]
Join Madison Children's Museum on February 22, 4–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free […]
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 […]
Create your own mod podge magnets using tree cookie rounds. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Delia Randall
Watch liquid maple syrup turn into a solid, delicious candy with heat and snow. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: The Preserve At Chocorua
It's time to party down in our PJs! Members take over the museum for an epic after-hours PJ party! Enjoy a comfy, cozy evening of sleepover-inspired fun, including handmade dreamcatchers, […]
Give 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, […]
Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month by creating pine cone bird feeders that will help our feathered friends get by this winter. This event is free with general museum admission.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
This winter, enjoy a full extra hour of play on Saturday afternoons! We are open 8 am to 5 pm every Saturday through March 2024. This event is free with […]
Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month by creating pine cone bird feeders that will help our feathered friends get by this winter. This event is free with general museum admission.
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 […]
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 […]