Madison Children's Museum

Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures and trinkets. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! Today, we'll create eclectic, colorful magents with recycled soda bottle caps! This event is free with general museum admission.

Join Madison's locally-grown klezmer band for a family holiday concert in the Wildernest! This event is free with general museum admission, no registration necessary.

Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

Madison's cutest New Years celebration kicks off bright and early this morning! Meant for littles aged 0-3 years, this party will feature a Baby New Year photo op, a toddler dance mix led by Rachelle Fochs of Isthmus Dance Collective, and three countdowns (toddlers love repetition!) at 9:30, 10, and 10:30 am. This event is […]

Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

Capture your hopes for the new year by using your artistic skills to make a unique button! This event is free with general museum admission.

Are your kids not quite ready to stay up until midnight? Bid farewell to 2024 with the most bedtime-friendly New Year's Eve party in Madison! This free dance party begins at 2 pm, with early New Year's countdowns at 2:30, 3, and 3:30 pm. Bundle up and boogie down in the Wonderground with family-friendly DJ […]

Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

Channel creativity, gratitude, and joy as you create handmade thank-you cards for your loved ones. This event is free with general museum admission.

Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

Learn about photography and take photos on digital cameras or phones. Take a photo portrait and print it, take photos of a still life, or take photos around the museum. This event is free with general museum admission.

Get into the Glow Zone! MCM's Celebrations Room will be bathed in UV blacklight to become a special glow-in-the-dark playspace for Winter Wonder Weeks (Dec 26 thru Jan 5). Join us for daily drop-in programs that feature fun with fluorescence. Wear your brightest whites and neons for the maximum glowy effect! This event is free […]

Enjoy this sweet, warming treat in festive style! Deck your cups of piping cocoa with marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, and other cheery toppings in the Wonderground's Down Under.

Try your hand at weaving and create a one-of -a-kind piece of art while building fine motor skills and honing hand-eye coordination. This event is free with general museum admission.