Madison Children's Museum

Free admission all day and pictures with Santa 10 am–2 pm, presented in collaboration with the Progress Center for Black Women.Santa returns to Madison Children’s Museum for family photos! In honor of this VIP visit, enjoy free admission all day. Students from Edgewood High School’s Smile Club will provide live holiday music, and Madison Reading Project will give […]

What's better than holiday melodies floating through the museum on a Sunday afternoon? Enjoy a performance on the second floor with talented young pianists from Edgewood High School. This event is free with general museum admission.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Music and movement for preschoolers! Join Junko learn and experience to trial for registered class designed especially for 3-5.  We'll focus on singing together, feeling rhythm and music in our bodies, and exploring instruments. It's a wonderful way to get out of the house and connect with your child through music and movement.  This event is free with general museum […]

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 […]

¡Únete a Nuestro Taller Creativo Bilingüe para Niños, Aventuras en Español! Trae a tus hijos a nuestro Taller Creativo para Niños, una experiencia bilingüe donde podrán hablar en español mientras crean y se divierten. Los niños podrán decorar su propio marco de madera y ¡les tomaremos una foto Polaroid especial para colocar dentro! Deja que […]

Get techy this holiday season! Create your own custom ornaments with our 3D printing pen. This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Adobe Creative

Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for generating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine. This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm every week.

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. Today, we'll enjoy musical storytime with talented MCM staff on piano and flute, accompanying the […]

How does a chicken snag snacks off the ground, or a hawk glide through the air? Learn about the ways in which birds have adapted to thrive in their environment--through beaks, feathers, and more! Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity, ignite curiosity, […]

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.

 Join Junko as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. This event is free with general museum admission.

Deck the halls with lots of glitter glue—Adult Swim gets kitschy for the holidays! Adult Swim: Holiday Kitsch-tacular is THIS FRIDAY! Don your ugliest sweater for an evening of tasteful tackiness and gaudy holiday glitz. With nostalgic gift-making stations, tannenbaum-y trivia, croonful tunes from MELVIS, and festive beverages, this night's bound to make your spirits bright. […]

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.

Flex your fine motor skills and creativity while making festive pine cone ornaments to decorate your home for the holidays. This event is free with general museum admission.

Join Ms. JoJean Retrum, Artistic Director of Dance Wisconsin, for a reading of Plum accompanied by dancers from Dance Wisconsin's upcoming production of the Nutcracker. Plum, by Sean Hayes and Scott Icenogle, is a holiday story of magic and inclusion that introduces some of the Nutcracker story and tells children how the Sugar Plum Fairy […]