Madison Children's Museum

Music Together: Mixed-age music classes for babies through 5 years...and the grownups who love them® Join Monroe Street Arts Center for a special MCM edition of their popular Music Together® class right here at the museum. The cornerstone of the Music Together® program is the Mixed-Age music class, for children from birth through age 5—and […]

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. This event is free with general museum admission.

Drop off class for preschoolers Come to the museum and practice being a super friend! Super Friends Club offers a preschool-style group experience within the museum. Speaking to new people, taking turns, and making friends are new skills for 3 and 4-year-olds. Led by Heather, MCM's early learning manager, Super Friends Club gives kids a chance […]

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!

Explore the world of music. Join Tim to play instruments and enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories.

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 […]

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. This […]

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. This event is free with general museum admission.

Practice sorting, scooping, and stacking colorful pom pom balls in the Wildernest. This event is free with general museum admission.

Visit the Art Studio for a special project each week with staff facilitation.