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Madison Children's Museum

Three floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits and play areas designed for children 12 and under.

4.7 (2605 Google reviews)$$Ages 1–12Indoor
  • rainy day
  • toddler friendly
  • educational
  • birthday parties

100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

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Insider tip 0-18 months 📍 Madison Children’s Museum

First-time parents can get a free membership for the first 18 months of their child's life.

“They have a free membership for first time parents for the first 18 months.”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 47 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Madison Children's Museum

Free entry on Thursday afternoons. BBBS members may have access to free admission.

“I’ll add the children’s museum has free entry on Thursday afternoons.”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 23 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Madison Children's Museum

First-time parents can get a free membership until the child turns 18 months. Go early in the morning to avoid crowds.

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 23 upvotes

Insider tip 0-12 months 📍 Madison Children's Museum

Visit the Wildernest area for a chill spot for babies. There is a quiet cabin for breastfeeding and changing. Kids under 12 months are free.

“The Children's Museum has a whole section for toddlers and has a really nice, chill spot for babies in the Wildernest”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 12 upvotes

Insider tip 0-18 months 📍 Madison Children's Museum

First-time parents get a free membership for their child's first 18 months. Also hosts Early Explorers Playgroup.

“You can also get a free children's museum membership for the first 18 months after your baby is born”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 5 upvotes

Insider tip 0-12 months 📍 Sun Prairie Children's Museum

Offers a better baby area than the downtown Madison location and free admission for kids under 12 months.

“The Sun Prairie Children’s Museum has a nice baby area - much better than the Madison Children’s Museum’s baby area”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 2 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Madison Children's Museum

Admission is free every Thursday evening from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

“Children’s museum is free on Thursdays from 4-8 pm.”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 2 upvotes

📍 Black Earth Children's Museum

A good destination for young children.

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 16 upvotes

📍 Madison Children’s Museum

Great for toddlers and young children.

“Madison Children’s Museum is great!”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 7 upvotes

📍 Madison Children's Museum

Older kids may still enjoy the museum, particularly the art studio space.

“They may still enjoy the children's museum- especially the art studio”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 5 upvotes

📍 Madison Children's Museum

The Wonderground exhibit offers excellent climbing structures.

“The Wonderground at the Madison Children's Museum.”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 5 upvotes

📍 Madison Children's Museum

A great place to find other three-year-olds for your child to play with.

“Stop by the Children's Museum- lots of 3 year olds to play with”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 3 upvotes

📍 Black Earth Children's Museum

More friendly for little kids than the downtown Madison location.

“The black earth children’s museum is more little kids friendly than the big one downtown.”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 3 upvotes

3 📍 Black Earth Children’s Museum

A recommended venue for children's birthday parties.

“Black Earth Children’s Museum”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 3 upvotes

📍 Children's Museum of Black Earth

Open for play and hosts regular small group activities for children.

“the Children's Museum in Black Earth is open again. I'm fairly certain they do small group activities regularly.”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 3 upvotes

1-10 📍 Madison Children's Museum

A great indoor option, but be aware it can get very crowded on weekends.

“Maybe the Children’s Museum, though it can get busy on weekends.”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 2 upvotes

📍 Madison Children's Museum

Offers dedicated birthday party packages and rental options.

“The children's museum also has birthday party options”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 2 upvotes

📍 Madison Children's Museum

The museum is open on the 4th with special activities.

“The children's museum is open and has some stuff going on”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 2 upvotes

📍 Black Earth Children’s Museum

Highly recommended venue for children's birthday parties.

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 2 upvotes

8-16 📍 Madison Children's Museum

Consider the Children's Museum for a birthday party venue.

“Children's Museum possibly?”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes

3 📍 Madison Children's Museum

A popular downtown location for hosting children's birthday parties.

“downtown Children's Museum”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes

📍 Madison Children's Museum

The museum is open for visitors during cold weather days.

“The children’s museum is open today!”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes

📍 Madison Children's Museum

Consider renting space here for a birthday party; it offers dedicated play areas for children.

“Childrens museum?”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes

📍 Madison Children's Museum

Fun for both kids and adults, though it requires an admission fee.

“Children's Museum is fun for adults as well as kids”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes

📍 Sun Prairie Children’s Museum

A local children's museum that is a potential option for hosting parties.

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes

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