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
Thursday, December 18 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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 who qualify through our Access for Everyone initiative.
Thursday, November 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for a FREE celebration with our Indigenous community, featuring food, music, art, and dance representing Indigenous traditions across the world.
Featured Guests:
EVAN “BLUE SKY” LOGAN & Group:
A tribal Bear/Thunder (Warrior) clan member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. Through his lifetime he was raised and taught by some of the most key influential people not only within the Ho-Chunk Nation, but throughout Native America. Logan grew up hands on learning the Native way of life. Evan is the 3rd generation out of his family who continues to share and spread awareness of the Native American World and their cultures, along with his family. Today, he continues to be a performer, artist, craftsman, teacher, speaker, activist, entertainer, and singer.
Madison Gas and Electric Company
Friday, November 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for Madison’s fall Gallery Night! Enjoy an evening of creativity for adults and kids alike, featuring a new Sidewalk Surprise installation by Michelle Martin; Up-Sky Down, a new interactive sculpture by the MCM exhibits team; artwork by MCM staff and community members; and hands-on crafting.
Cash bar and light refreshments available.
Sunday, October 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Unleash your imagination as you build a miniature scene filled with curious creatures and uncanny charm. Our “terrorium” project blends nature, art, and storytelling in a tiny world you create. Kids can build a diorama that’s mysterious or magical—whatever feels just right. All materials provided, and free with admission.
Unleash your imagination as you build a miniature scene filled with curious creatures and uncanny charm. Our “terrorium” project blends nature, art, and storytelling in a tiny world you create. Kids can build a diorama that’s mysterious or magical—whatever feels just right. All materials provided, and free with admission.
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!
Actuaciones:
*Estas actuaciones serán al aire libre, así que ¡vístete apropiadamente!
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Comida:
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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!
