Fun with Science: “Spide and Go Seek!”
Fun with Science: “Spide and Go Seek!”
Find the bugs that have hidden in the spider web and learn about them with our guest students fromd by students from Madison College.
Find the bugs that have hidden in the spider web and learn about them with our guest students fromd by students from Madison College.
Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences.
Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
MCM has multi-talented staff. In addition to her work as a Discovery Guide at the museum, Hailey McLaughlin is a gifted illustrator. Join Hailey for a special reading the new book she illustrated, "Let's Make A Garden: a build up book" written by Hillary Vari. (Copies of the book available in the museum's gift shop!)
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 their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
Join 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 brain development and connect us to our family and community. This fall, Music with Junebug takes place in the Celebrations Room on floor 2.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities foster children's creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them.
MemberMornings provide exclusive time for museum members to access the museum outside of public operating hours. Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free on Member Morning or any other time the museum is open. Learn more about membership.
with the Progress Center for Black Women Free admission all day, pictures with Santa 10 am–2 pm Santa returns to Madison Children’s Museum for family photos! In honor of this VIP visit, the museum is open for free all day on December 3. Visit your favorite exhibits and be sure to stop by the Art […]
Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences.
Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
Madison Children's Museum is partnering with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare to host a pop-up COVID vaccination clinic at the museum for adults and kids ages 6 months and up. About the free family vaccination clinic Families will be able to get covid vaccinations or boosters administered to children ages 6 months and up. All vaccinations are […]
Today's program is canceled, as we are short staffed due to the weather conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience. The museum is open regular hours today. 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) […]
Join us for Music with Junebug led by Junko Yamauchi. December 9 update: today's program is happening as scheduled. Join Junko for the final Music with Junebug program of 2022. This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play! Music and movement activities promote brain development and connect us […]
Today's program is canceled due to the weather. But never fear, Dance Wisconsin will return on Sunday, December 11 for their Nutcracker Meet & Greet program.
Exploration Stations introduce concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) through hands-on projects and engaging experiments, with a particular focus on biology and natural materials. Each Exploration Station is a unique experience.
Celebrate the winter season as you search for arctic animals in the Wildernest.
Meet cast members from Dance Wisconsin's upcoming production of The Nutcracker Ballet.
Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
Thursday, December 15: the museum is closed today due to the weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa will share stories and help build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences.
December 15: the museum is closed due to weather today. We apologize for any inconvenience. Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
December 15: the museum is closed due to weather today. We apologize for any inconvenience. The whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum admission. See admission prices and get tickets. Special events: On December 8 We welcome Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin for […]
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 their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities foster children's creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, and increase problem-solving skills as children explore the world around them.
Exploration Stations introduce concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) through hands-on projects and engaging experiments, with a particular focus on biology and natural materials. Each Exploration Station is a unique experience. Today, join volunteers from BadgerBots to make electronic circuit jewelry!
Visit the Art Studio for a special project each week with staff facilitation.
Help transform our Celebrations Room into a glowing wonderland lit by UV black lights. Make snowflakes, icicles, and other decorations to add to the scene.
Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.
Snap a photo at our photo station and turn your picture into a snow globe, perfect for gift giving! Free with admission while supplies last.
Join us in making a Solstice Lantern to celebrate winter solstice and bring light to the darkest day of the year.
The museum is closed Thursday, 12/22 due to weather. Join students from McFarland High School for their "Snow Tour" featuring vocal selections celebrating the season. Follow your ears to find them in the museum's indoor exhibit galleries.
The museum is closed Thursday, 12/22 due to weather. Take chances, make mistakes, get messy! Join us for sensory art projects designed especially for preschoolers and caregivers. We will make all kinds of art involving touch, smell, sound and more!
The museum is closed Thursday, 12/22 due to weather. We will reschedule Yid Vicious for early 2023. Join Madison's locally-grown klezmer band for a family holiday concert.
The museum is closed Friday, 12/23 due to weather. Help transform our Celebrations Room into a glowing wonderland lit by UV black lights. Make snowflakes, icicles, and other decorations to add to the scene.
The museum is closed Friday, 12/23 due to weather. Make pine cone ornaments to decorate your house for winter celebrations.
Visit the Art Studio for a special project each week with staff facilitation.
Help transform our Celebrations Room into a glowing wonderland lit by UV black lights. Make snowflakes, icicles, and other decorations to add to the scene.
Help transform our Celebrations Room into a glowing wonderland lit by UV black lights. Make snowflakes, icicles, and other decorations to add to the scene.
The new year is a great time to shake things up! Stop by the Art Classroom to make a pair of maracas to take home.
Help transform our Celebrations Room into a glowing wonderland lit by UV black lights. Make snowflakes, icicles, and other decorations to add to the scene.
Help transform our Celebrations Room into a glowing wonderland lit by UV black lights. Make snowflakes, icicles, and other decorations to add to the scene.
The whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum admission. See admission prices and get tickets. Special events: On December 8 We welcome Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin for a family night gathering. Families affected by autism may register for free tickets at Autism […]
The whole museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays. Twilight Thursday evening hours are included free, with general museum admission. See admission prices and get tickets. Special events: On December 8 We welcome Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin for a family night gathering. Families affected by autism may register for free tickets at Autism […]
Help transform our Celebrations Room into a glowing wonderland lit by UV black lights. Make snowflakes, icicles, and other decorations to add to the scene.
Make a catapult and explore physics as you experiment with force and motion in this STEM building project.
Update 12.29.22: this event is sold out. Join Governor Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Sara Rodriguez at the Madison Inaugural Kids Gala, hosted on December 30, 2022 at 5 pm at Madison Children’s Museum. Doors open at 5 pm. Celebrate Wisconsin’s 2023 Inauguration with music, dance, arts & crafts, food, ice cream, and all of […]
Help transform our Celebrations Room into a glowing wonderland lit by UV black lights. Make snowflakes, icicles, and other decorations to add to the scene.
Shake, rattle, roll, and bid farewell to 2022 at the earliest New Year’s Eve party in Madison! No need to keep the youngsters up late - come on down to MCM for an early celebration. Make a New Year's button and other celebratory bling, and dance to beats spun by DJ Nick Nice. We'll count […]
Visit the Art Studio for a special project each week with staff facilitation.