Winter hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

Winter hours: Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets

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Early Explorers Playgroup

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

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 […]

Let’s Make! with Lexie: Paper-Clay Creatures

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 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.

Wild Wonders: Animal Stuffies

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

Draw your favorite animal and turn it into a cuddly plush creature! This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Stephanie Swoodson

Early Explorers Playgroup

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

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 […]

Let’s Make! with Lexie: Ink Blot Robots

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! Today, we'll make blocky, blotchy ink blot robots. This event 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.

Jump ‘n Jive with Junko and Abby

Join Junko and Abby in the Wonderground each Wednesday for movement and music games! This event is free with general museum admission.

Wild Wonders: Squishy Circuits

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

Investigate how to make open and closed circuits using electricity, squishy playdough, and little lights.  This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: PBS

Aventuras en Español: Carnaval

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

¡Únete a nuestra Celebración de Carnaval! Trae a tus pequeños a un taller festivo inspirado en las tradiciones del Carnaval latinoamericano. ¡Los niños bailarán al ritmo de los tambores de samba, crearán máscaras vibrantes y participarán en un mini desfile! Pueden venir disfrazados como quieran para el Carnaval. Una forma divertida de sumergirse en el […]

Early Explorers Playgroup

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

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 […]

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