- Home
- Visit
- Exhibits
- Programs & Events
- Membership
- Support
- About
- Checkout
- Cart
- Utility
- Birthday Party Cancellation Form
- JV Memory Book Submissions
- Phone Call
- Request for a Facility Rental Agreement
- Privacy Policy
- American Girl Benefit Sale
- Party Catering Form
- Event Date Request Form
- Camp Food Orders
- Flourish!
- IA24 Evening Event RSVP
- Development Events RSVP
- Development Tour
- MCM Board and Staff Demographics
- Folder Request Form
- Development Team Test Page
- Blog
- Logout
- Birthday Parties
Week of Events
Closed for Winter Maintenance: Jan 6–Jan 10
Madison Children's Museum will be closed Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 10 for seasonal deep cleaning of our exhibits and facility. But don't fret! We'll re-open on Saturday, January 11, from 9 am–4 pm.
Glow Zone Adventures: String Art
Glow Zone Adventures: String Art
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 […]
Let’s Make! with Lexie: Paper Mache Portraits
Let’s Make! with Lexie: Paper Mache Portraits
Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! 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 offers reduced cost admission and memberships every day to families […]
Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
Let’s Move! in the Wonderground
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.
Exploration Station: Warming Tea Blends
Exploration Station: Warming Tea Blends
Choose from a variety of herbal tea leaves and make your own cup of tea to warm you on a cold day. This event is free with general museum admission.