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  • Open Art Studio

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

    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 and open to all ages.

  • STEAM Time: Planting Tomatoes

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

    Help us plant heirloom tomatoes that will be added to the museum's summer garden! Plant a tomato seed of your own to bring home learn about the growth of plants, from seed to fruit. Your tomato can be planted outside after the last frost date, around May 15. Join us each week for new STEAM […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Mini 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, we'll create mini works of art: a bite-sized challenge for little hands […]

  • Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

    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 during an extra hour in the museum. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • Messy Art with Laurie: Squishy Balloon Prints

    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 layered paint prints with […]

  • 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 […]

  • Open Art Studio

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

    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 and open to all ages.

  • STEAM Time: World Water Day

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

    Celebrate World Water Day by testing local samples. Gain a better understanding of how our ecosystems filter water, and what organisms live there. Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, increase problem-solving skills, and offer new ways for […]

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Eggshell Ornaments

    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 we'll create and customize colorful ornaments made with blown eggs. This event […]

  • Post-Nap Pompom Party

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

    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 during an extra hour in the museum. This event is free with general museum admission.

  • 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 […]

  • Wild Wonders: Animal Puppets

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

    Celebrate "Something on a Stick" Day by making popsicle stick puppets of your favorite animals! Image credit: Jamie Bare

  • Open Art Studio

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

    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 and open to all ages.

  • STEAM Time: Spring Planting

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

    Decorate your own custom pot and start a plant for your summer garden at home. This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: The Preserve At Chocorua

  • Saturday Art Adventures: Clothespin People

    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 we'll create little pals with wooden clothespins. This event is free with […]