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
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 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Back for its eighth year, the ever-popular Science on the Square event offers free science demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout Downtown Madison as part of the Wisconsin Science Festival. Join us for drop-in science fun from 5-8 pm, with activities led by:
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!
Actividades:
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.
Celebrate Worldwide Day of Play at Madison Children’s Museum on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Find brand new ways to play in the Wonderground, bring your crawler and connect with other parents, and let your creativity flow in the Art Studio!
Featured Activities
Early Explorers Playgroup: Saturday Special, 10:30 am–12:00 pm on the Rooftop Ramble
Saturday Art Adventures with Laurie, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm in the Art Studio
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All activities are free with general museum admission.
Tuesday, October 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for the cutest fall event in town: Baby’s First Halloween! The museum will be open special hours on Tuesday, October 28 just for this boppin’ baby party.
Featured activities are slated to include:
Best for children under 3.
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!
Friday, December 12 @ 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 19 @ 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!
