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Visit Madison Children’s Museum
Regular Hours: Winter 2025–26
- Regular Hours: MCM is open Wednesday–Sunday, 9 am–4 pm, with free admission each Thursday evening, 4 pm–8 pm.
- Special Hours & Holidays: Closed Dec 24–25 for Christmas. OPEN Dec 26–Jan 4 for winter break. Closed at 4 pm on New Year’s Day (Jan 1).
See our Hours & Schedule page for updates and special hours for school breaks and holidays.
Tickets
| Museum Members | Free — Become a Member |
| Children under 1 | Free |
| Adults | $14 ($13 when purchased online) |
| Children | $14 ($13 when purchased online) |
| Seniors & Grandparents | $13 ($12 when purchased online) |
| Family Access Admission | $2 Available to families that qualify |
Museum members don’t need tickets—just check in at the front desk with your membership card (or provide your name to admissions staff).
For guests’ safety, children must be accompanied by a chaperone age 16 or older.
Location & Parking
100 N. Hamilton St.
Madison, WI 53703
There are metered spaces on the streets surrounding the museum. There are also two parking ramps located within easy walking distance of the museum. Find more information about parking.
Program Calendar & Special Events
Check out our calendar of daily programs and special events to see what’s coming up at Madison Children’s Museum!
Photo Policy
While at Madison Children’s Museum or museum-sponsored events, visitors may be photographed by museum photographers. These images may be used to publicize the museum in print, online, and display materials, and may also be distributed to the media. If you do not want your photograph to be used by the museum, please speak to our staff at the front desk.
