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
December 12, 2024 @ 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.
December 5, 2024 @ 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.
December 25, 2024 All day
MCM will be closed on December 25, 2024, for the holidays.
The museum will re-open on Thursday, December 26, at 9 am! December 26 kicks off our Winter Wonder Weeks programming, including festive acivities, special seasonal parties, cozy concerts, and 11 consecutive days of museum fun thru Sunday, January 5!
December 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM’s youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup!
Today we’ll “make and take” creations created with simple cinnamon dough to celebrate the season. Please note, these are non-toxic but NOT edible! There is glue in the formula, so please smell but don’t taste.
This event is free with general museum admission.
December 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meet up with MCM Roadshow at Kennedy Elementary PTO’s Family Science Night! Check out their Facebook page for more details, and donate via Venmo.
Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow brings mobile exhibits and maker activities to community events in Madison and the surrounding area.
December 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Ms. Laurie and our art studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed especially for our youngest visitors and caregivers. Little artists can explore materials and art making with their senses through open ended process-based projects. Best of all, we do all the cleanup!
Today, we’ll use fragrant and festive cinnamon clay to create peppy holiday decorations. Please note, these are non-toxic but NOT edible! There is glue in the formula, so please smell but don’t taste.
This event is free with general museum admission. Photo credit: Jean Van’t Hul
December 5, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Laurie and our Art Studio staff for a weekly drop-in art experience designed for MCM’s youngest visitors and their caregivers. Through open-ended & process-based projects, empower your little artist to freely explore materials and art-making with their senses. And the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today we’ll paint with jangly, joyful jingle bells.
This event is free with general museum admission.
December 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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 to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!
This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.
December 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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 to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!
This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.
December 20, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
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 a special winter concert with MCM staff ringing bellplate renditions of your favorite holiday tunes.
This event is free with general museum admission.
