Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Join us for movement games and activities! From obstacle courses to dances, group games and balance activities, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.
Termina el año con luz, regalos hechos a mano y recuerdos familiares.
Wrap up the year with light, handmade gifts, and warm family memories.
Crearemos adornos, cupones de amabilidad y decoraciones de temporada.
Make ornaments, kindness coupons, and seasonal decorations in a joyful bilingual space.
#FiestaDeLuz #FamilyCreativity #RegalosConAmor
Thursday, November 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Expresa tu gratitud creando un mural familiar de agradecimientos.
Create a family mural of thankfulness, together in Spanish and English.
Canta, dibuja, y comparte mensajes de amor y comunidad.
Sing, draw, and share joyful notes of connection.
#GratitudEnFamilia #Gracias #BilingualJoy
Explora el otoño a través de arte con hojas, historias y manualidades familiares.
Celebrate fall with leaf crafts, stories, and hands-on family fun.
Tendremos actividades bilingües para explorar los colores y sonidos de la temporada.
Enjoy bilingual activities inspired by autumn’s colors and sounds.
Thursday, September 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday, October 9 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Únanse al Madison Children’s Museum en nuestra celebración anual de la herencia hispana el jueves 9 de octubre, de 5 a 8 pm. ¡Disfrute de una noche de música, comida, actividades artísticas, espectáculos culturales y programas graciosos, todo gratis!
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*Estas actuaciones serán al aire libre, así que ¡vístete apropiadamente!
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Join Madison Children’s Museum for our annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Thursday, October 9, 5–8 pm. Enjoy a free evening of music, food, arts activities, cultural performances, and playful programs!
*These performances will be outside, so dress accordingly!
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Support for Cultural Heritage Celebrations is provided by Madison Gas and Electric Company, Dane Arts, and Madison Arts Commission.
Additional support for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration is provided by the Latino Health Council and the Latino Children and Families Council.
Saturday, September 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Turn a pile of wood scraps into something extraordinary! Experiment with balance, shape, and color as you build a one-of-a-kind sculpture. With guidance from Laurie and our Art Studio staff, kids and grownups alike can dive into hands-on, open-ended art making. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to play.
Saturday, September 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Celebrate Kids For Peace Day by designing a playful, peace-themed mobile in this hands-on art and engineering challenge! Using wood, string, metal, and recycled plastics, explore how shapes, weight, and motion interact. Laurie and the Art Studio crew will guide you through the creative process, helping visitors of all ages build something unique to take home or display.
Friday, November 21 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
This playgroup is expertly 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 unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!
Friday, December 5 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
This playgroup is expertly 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 unstructured play that supports various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!
