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 a special fall Saturday edition of our Early Explorers playgroup. Get out of the house, play with some different toys, see new faces and meet new people! Best for ages under 2.
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!
Mark International Kids for Peace Day with a celebration of creativity and connection. A half-hour Suzuki violin performance kicks off the morning, followed by a community art-making experience where kids can arrange garden cuttings into a beautiful, large-scale mandala on our garden rooftop. You can also search for peace in the Wonderground, and make peace mobiles in the art studio. It’s a serene, contemplative way to make peace visible and tactile.
Thursday, August 21 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
¡Celebra el verano con manualidades brillantes y juegos divertidos!
Celebrate the final days of summer with sunny crafts and joyful games!
Disfruta actividades creativas en español e inglés para toda la familia.
Enjoy bilingual, hands-on fun for kids and grown-ups alike.
#DiversiónDeVerano #SunshineCrafts #TallerBilingüe
Thursday, August 14 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
August 14, 2010, marked a new chapter for Madison Children’s Museum: We opened our forever home here on Hamilton Street. Fifteen years later, we’re honoring this milestone with a full day of birthday festivities! All day long we’ll make colorful party hats, decorate a giant cardboard cake, and create a collaborative birthday mural in the Art Studio. Don’t miss giant bubble experiments from 1–3 pm, followed by a festive birthday parade with Junko in the Wonderground at 1:30 PM.
During our evening free admission hours, join Jane from ZinZo Face Painting in the Celebrations Room 5-7 pm to get a colorful new look for the evening. As with our Lunchbox Cafe, you may pay what you wish. Face painting is free with admission, but donations are encouraged and go directly to the artist.
It’s the perfect day to bring friends and family and experience the joy of a birthday party MCM style!
Saturday, August 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Join us for a special summer Saturday edition of our Early Explorers playgroup.
Parenting a little one can feel isolating sometimes—come connect with others who understand! This special summer Saturday edition of our Early Explorers playgroup offers time for babies and toddlers under 2 to play with new toys while caregivers share conversation, stories, and support. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space for both kids and adults to recharge.
Support for the First-Time Parent Membership Program is provided by Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation and Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation.
Saturday, August 2 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Join us for a special summer Saturday edition of our Early Explorers playgroup.
Parenting a little one can feel isolating sometimes—come connect with others who understand! This special summer Saturday edition of our Early Explorers playgroup offers time for babies and toddlers under 2 to play with new toys while caregivers share conversation, stories, and support. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space for both kids and adults to recharge.
Support for the First-Time Parent Membership Program is provided by Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation and Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation.
Breathe in the scent of fresh herbs and feel the textures of petals and stems as you weave a one-of-a-kind botanical creation. This nature-based activity encourages fine motor skills and close observation.
Ideal for ages 3–12 and anyone who loves mixing art with the outdoors.
Saturday, July 19 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Drop by for hands-on fun at the museum’s favorite maker station! Each session features a new activity designed to spark curiosity and creativity—ranging from art projects and nature crafts to beginner-friendly STEM explorations.
Perfect for ages 3–12, with plenty of room for grown-ups to join in. No two visits are the same!
Drop by for hands-on fun at the museum’s favorite maker station! Each session features a new activity designed to spark curiosity and creativity—ranging from art projects and nature crafts to beginner-friendly STEM explorations.
Perfect for ages 3–12, with plenty of room for grown-ups to join in. No two visits are the same!
