Spring break: Open every day, 9 am–4 pm! Now til March 30 • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

Spring break: Open every day, 9 am–4 pm! Now til March 30 • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

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Clay Day!

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Our 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.

April Member Morning

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Enjoy exclusive, members-only playtime in the museum before things get busy! Enjoy complimentary coffee and free treats to accompany the brisk, spring morning (while supplies last.) Not a member yet? Become one today! Membership starts immediately, so you can visit for free anytime the museum is open. Learn more about membership.

Let’s Move! with Abby

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.

Exploration Station: Raindrop Mobiles

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

April showers bring May flowers! Celebrate the rain that helps everything grow and create your very own raindrop mobile. This event is free with general museum admission.

Puppet Parade: Crafting Creatures

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Each Sunday, join Art Studio staff and your fellow crafters for a collaborative art experience! Help generate large-scale puppets and costumes for use at special MCM festivities (Summerpalooza and beyond!) This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Eleanor Ford

Let’s Move! with Abby

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.

Nice Age Tales

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

Music Time with Tim

Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.

Tales with Teresa

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences. This event is free with general museum admission.

Li’l Music with Junko: Spring 2025, Section A [SOLD OUT]

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Get moving and grooving with your li'l one! Do you have a dancing baby? Discover Junko's 8-week music class where babies and toddlers can explore their natural love of rhythm. Together, you and your tiny dancer will bounce, sway, and rock with the music while learning simple rhythm patterns. They'll build critical social skills as […]

$30

Let’s Move! with Abby

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.

Messy Art with Laurie

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join Ms. 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 to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! This event is free with general […]

Li’l Music with Junko: Spring 2025, Section B [SOLD OUT]

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Get moving and grooving with your li'l one! Do you have a dancing baby? Discover Junko's 8-week music class where babies and toddlers can explore their natural love of rhythm. Together, you and your tiny dancer will bounce, sway, and rock with the music while learning simple rhythm patterns. They'll build critical social skills as […]

$30

Music Sprouts with Junko: Spring 2025

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

Music and movement for preschoolers! Is your 3–5 year old ready to jam? Join Junko for a dynamic 8-week registered class designed especially for preschool-aged kids. In this class, your child will experience storytelling through songs and actions, practice responding to what they hear, and discover how their body naturally reacts to music. They'll begin […]

$30
Event Series Free Thursday Evenings

Free Thursday Evenings

Madison Children's Museum 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI, United States

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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]

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