Madison Children's Museum

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100 N. Hamilton St.
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-256-6445

With one-of-a-kind interactive exhibits, daily activities, and year-round special events, there is always something to do at Madison Children's Museum. Come see where children, newborn through age 8, bring grown-ups for a day of play!

General
  • Admission Charged: $7.95 adults and children, $6.95 seniors and grandparents, children under 1 free
  • Days/Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
  • Dining Price Range: $2-$6
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General
  • Hours: 9:30 am - 5 pm daily. Note: Closed on Mondays Labor Day to Memorial Day.
Amenities
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Madison Children's Museum Meeting Facility
  • Banquet Capacity: 200
  • Reception Capacity: 500
  • Description: Whole museum, open rooftop and second-floor Celebrations Room available for rental after hours (beginning at 5 p.m. daily except Thursdays, and before 9:30 a.m. daily).

Meeting Facility Rooms

Room Name Dimensions Ceiling Sq. Ft. Theater Classroom Size Banquet Capacity Reception
Rooftop Ramble X                   25     175  
First Floor X                   75     150  
Second Floor X                   200     250  
Two Floors (1st & 2nd) X                   200     500  
Three Floors (1st, 2nd, and Roof) X                   200     500  

Wonder Ball

August 24, 2013
100 N. Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Children's Museum
From: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Special Event
Celebrate the end of summer during Madison's most whimsical fundraiser - Wonder Ball! MCM's black-tie gala event includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a formal dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and dan... more >

Wonder Prom

August 24, 2013
100 N. Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Children's Museum
From: 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Special Event
Crash the Wonder Ball gala for a night of music from Madison super group V05 and dancing to DJ Matt Album on our rooftop dance floor with skyline views of downtown Madison. Less formal and more funky, it's a prom for ... more >

You're Invited to Madison Children's Museum's 3rd Birthday Party!

August 14, 2013
100 N. Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Children's Museum
All Day
Special Event
Stop by MCM to celebrate our third birthday at our Hamilton Street home. We'll play host with a Lego building jamboree, birthday-themed art activities, and cake! Also, don't miss out on being the first to experience our... more >

Maira Kalman Exhibition and Artist Reading at Madison Children’s Museum

Recurring daily until August 31, 2013
100 N. Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Children's Museum
Ongoing Events
Join artist Maira Kalman for a free opening reception of What Pete Ate, a collection of original artwork from her beloved children's book. Kalman will be on hand for the unveiling of the exhibit and an author reading at 1... more >