• Fun with Fiber Arts: Abstract Embroidery

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

    Explore various practical and artful fiber arts projects like embroidery, weaving, mending, and sewing with our friend Lexie in the Art Studio! Today, we'll learn to embroider safely and embrace abstract creativity. This event is free during our extended Thursday evening hours!

  • MCM Roadshow: Glendale Neighborhood Event

    Dr. Virginia Henderson Elementary School 1201 Tompkins Dr., Madison

    Join MCM Roadshow and other local organizations at a community celebration presented by the Glendale Neighborhood Association. Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits, maker activities, and more to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • MCM Roadshow: FUNNE Event with LOV Inc.

    Garner Park 333 S. Rosa Rd., Madison

    Join MCM Roadshow and other local organizations at a community celebration presented by the LOV Inc (Latino Family Navigator Project), the Catholic Multicultural Center, and Dulce Respite Center. This free event is created to support and serve Spanish-speaking families that include individuals with disabilities. Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits, maker activities, and more […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Mixed Media Paintings

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

    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 abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, let's create dimensional pieces of art with mix-and-match materials. This event is […]

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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

    Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • MCM Roadshow: Parks Alive at Warner Park

    Warner Park 2930 N Sherman Ave, Madison, Wisconsin, United States

    Join MCM Roadshow and other local favorite organizations at Warner Park, starting at 5 pm. Parks Alive builds stronger neighborhoods and connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, movies, and free food. Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits, maker activities, and more to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.

  • Messy Art with Laurie: Puffy Paint Pictures

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

    Join 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! Today, we'll create dimensional art pieces with […]

  • Kids in the Rotunda Season Announcement Party!

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

    Join Overture's Kids in the Rotunda for a free, fun-filled evening at Madison Children's Museum and their first-ever Season Announcement Party! Participate in a special scavenger hunt and search for performers around the museum before the official season announcement at 5:15pm. Then put on your dancing shoes and jump around to the beats of DJ […]

  • Free Thursday Evenings

    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 hours. Looking for more affordable ways to visit? During the rest of the week, MCM also offers heavily discounted admission and memberships to families who […]

  • Fun with Fiber Arts: Fabric Painting

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

    Explore various practical and artful fiber arts projects like embroidery, weaving, mending, and sewing with our friend Lexie in the Art Studio! Today, we'll use fabric paint to create textile designs. This event is free during our extended Thursday evening hours! Image credit: Sarah Whiting

  • Wild Wonders: Water Explorers

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

    Dive into the hidden world of teeny tiny critters that thrive in our local waterways. Give your fine motor skills a workout while sampling lake water and get a reeeeeally close look at microorganisms with our microscope. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • MCM Roadshow: Africa Fest

    McPike Park 202 S Ingersoll St., Madison, Wisconsin

    Join MCM Roadshow and other local organizations at Africa Fest, presented by the African Association of Madison, Inc. Each year, Africa Fest celebrates and shares African traditions and cultural heritages withour Madison community. Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits, maker activities, and more to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.