Regular hours: Open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Regular hours: Open Weds–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thurs nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Experiment with magnets to see how they stick together and repel. Test them on a variety of objects and make your own magnet to bring home.
This event is free with general museum admission.
Have an extra-squirrely toddler? Take advantage of the museum’s extended Saturday hours! Enjoy the tactile experience of scooping, pouring, and sorting colorful pompoms in the Wildernest, then get out those wiggles during an extra hour in the museum.
This event is free with general museum admission.
Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we’ll create whimsical mobiles.
This event is free with general museum admission.
Experiment with magnets to see how they stick together and repel. Test them on a variety of objects and make your own magnet to bring home.
This event is free with general museum admission.
Celebrate Groundhog Day by making an adorable Punxsutawney Phil puppet and learning about this annual spring tradition.
This event is free with general museum admission.
Dissect owl pellets to discover what owls like to eat. Identify bones and examine these dinnertime discards more closely under a microscope.
This event is free with general museum admission.
Choose your own art adventure—drawing, sculpting, cartooning, and more! Drop by the Art Studio classroom for open-ended creative opportunities, facilitated by our talented staff.
This event is free with general museum admission, and open to all ages.
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 give abstract painting a whirl with spinning tops. This event is free with general museum admission.
Join Madison Children’s Museum on February 22, 4–8 pm, as we honor the contributions of Black people in our community with a celebration featuring Black artists, musicians, and leaders. Free admission from 4 to 8 pm, no event tickets required!
Enjoy performances from Leotha & Tamera Stanley and local Ghanaian drumming group Atimevu, a hambone workshop with the Phenomenal NeBo, an exhibition from portrait artist Desere Mayo, food from Madison Black-owned restaurants, crafts in the Art Studio, and a special museum-wide scavenger hunt! More details are upcoming, so please stay tuned for new performances, community partnerships, and activities.
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 also offers heavily discounted admission and memberships to families who qualify through our Access for Everyone initiative.
