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
Three floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits and play areas designed for children 12 and under.
100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Aug 24, 2026 · Madison Children's Museum
$18.00

Aug 25, 2026 · Madison Children's Museum

Aug 27, 2026 · Madison Children's Museum

Aug 28, 2026 · Madison Children's Museum
Aug 28, 2026 · Madison Children's Museum

Aug 28, 2026 · 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A good destination for young children.
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 16 upvotes
Great for toddlers and young children.
“Madison Children’s Museum is great!”
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 7 upvotes
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
The Wonderground exhibit offers excellent climbing structures.
“The Wonderground at the Madison Children's Museum.”
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 5 upvotes
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
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
A recommended venue for children's birthday parties.
“Black Earth Children’s Museum”
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 3 upvotes
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
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
Offers dedicated birthday party packages and rental options.
“The children's museum also has birthday party options”
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 2 upvotes
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
Highly recommended venue for children's birthday parties.
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 2 upvotes
Consider the Children's Museum for a birthday party venue.
“Children's Museum possibly?”
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes
A popular downtown location for hosting children's birthday parties.
“downtown Children's Museum”
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes
The museum is open for visitors during cold weather days.
“The children’s museum is open today!”
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes
Consider renting space here for a birthday party; it offers dedicated play areas for children.
“Childrens museum?”
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes
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
A local children's museum that is a potential option for hosting parties.
Overheard on r/madisonwi · 1 upvotes
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