Things to do with kids in Madison, WI

The House on the Rock

Unique, sprawling attraction filled with eclectic collections, mechanical music, and oddities.

4.6 (8579)$$$Spring Green, WI

💬 1 local tip

Overture Center for the Arts

A major arts venue hosting family-friendly musicals, plays, and educational workshops.

4.8 (3474)$$Madison, WI

💬 3 local tips

Madison Children's Museum

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

4.7 (2605)$$Madison, WI

💬 25 local tips

National Mustard Museum

Quirky museum featuring thousands of mustards, a tasting bar, and a gift shop.

4.8 (2219)FreeMiddleton, WI

💬 1 local tip

Wisconsin State Capitol

Historic government building offering public tours and impressive architecture.

4.8 (1338)FreeMadison, WI

💬 6 local tips

Chazen Museum of Art

Free campus art museum with rotating exhibits and a large collection of diverse works.

4.8 (969)FreeMadison, WI

💬 2 local tips

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Art museum featuring rotating contemporary exhibits; free admission for all.

4.5 (707)FreeMadison, WI

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Educational museum showcasing military history with interactive exhibits.

4.8 (686)FreeMadison, WI

💬 3 local tips

Geology Museum

University museum featuring dinosaur fossils, mastodon skeletons, and glowing rocks.

4.8 (651)FreeMadison, WI

💬 7 local tips

Black Earth Children's Museum

Interactive museum with hands-on exhibits, art, and play areas designed for young children.

4.7 (350)$$Black Earth, WI

MMSD Planetarium

Educational planetarium offering public shows and astronomy programs for families.

4.9 (268)$Madison, WI

Madison Public Library - Central

Modern library with a dedicated children's area, reading nooks, and frequent youth programming.

4.6 (245)FreeMadison, WI

💬 17 local tips

Verona Public Library

Community library with a dedicated children's section, storytimes, and family events.

4.9 (227)FreeVerona, WI

Explore Children's Museum

Hands-on museum with interactive exhibits designed for young children to learn through play.

4.7 (205)$$Sun Prairie, WI

Sun Prairie Public Library

Public library offering children's programming, reading nooks, and family resources.

4.6 (169)FreeSun Prairie, WI

Madison Public Library - Pinney

Community library with a welcoming children's section and regular family events.

4.8 (168)FreeMadison, WI

💬 1 local tip

Middleton Public Library

Modern library with a large youth services department and regular family programming.

4.8 (151)FreeMiddleton, WI

Madison Public Library - Sequoya

Public library branch with a dedicated children's area, storytimes, and family resources.

4.8 (138)FreeMadison, WI

💬 1 local tip

Fitchburg Public Library

Public library featuring a children's area, computers, and community events.

4.5 (130)FreeFitchburg, WI

Madison Public Library - Hawthorne

Public library branch with children's books, storytimes, and community space.

4.6 (90)FreeMadison, WI

Monona Public Library

Public library with a dedicated children's section, storytimes, and family events.

4.8 (86)FreeMonona, WI

💬 4 local tips

Waunakee Public Library

Community library with a strong focus on youth services and family engagement.

4.8 (84)FreeWaunakee, WI

Madison Public Library - Goodman South Madison

Modern library branch with children's play areas, computers, and family programming.

4.4 (81)FreeMadison, WI

💬 1 local tip

Madison Public Library - Alicia Ashman

Public library branch with a dedicated children's area and family programming.

4.6 (77)FreeMadison, WI

The Bodgery

Makerspace with tools and workshops; great for older kids and teens interested in STEM/crafts.

4.8 (74)$$Madison, WI

💬 1 local tip

L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum

University museum featuring interactive physics exhibits for curious minds.

4.6 (72)FreeMadison, WI

💬 1 local tip

Oregon Public Library

Community library offering children's programs and family-friendly reading spaces.

4.8 (67)FreeOregon, WI

Washburn Observatory

Historic university observatory with limited public viewing nights.

4.7 (62)FreeMadison, WI

Madison Public Library - Meadowridge

Public library branch with children's services and community resources.

4.6 (59)FreeMadison, WI

Madison Public Library - Lakeview

Public library branch with children's books and family-friendly programming.

4.6 (53)FreeMadison, WI

Discovery Building

University research building with a public atrium, interactive science displays, and a cafe.

4.9 (47)FreeMadison, WI

Wisconsin Science Museum

Small museum featuring interactive exhibits on science and technology.

4.0 (44)$Madison, WI

Sector67

Community makerspace with tools and workshops for creative projects and engineering.

4.4 (43)$$Madison, WI

Madison Public Library - Monroe Street

Local library branch with children's books, reading areas, and community programming for families.

4.7 (39)FreeMadison, WI

Rosemary Garfoot Public Library

Community library with children's programming, reading areas, and resources.

4.8 (26)FreeCross Plains, WI

💬 1 local tip

Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

University research center with public-facing interactive science exhibits and displays.

4.7 (24)FreeMadison, WI

Common Wealth Gallery

Community art gallery showcasing local artists and rotating exhibitions.

4.6 (15)FreeMadison, WI

💬 1 local tip

Museum of Raccoons

Quirky, small-scale local museum dedicated to raccoon-themed art and curiosities.

4.9 (15)$Madison, WI

Wisconsin Union Galleries

Art galleries located within the student union, showcasing diverse student and professional works.

4.8 (6)FreeMadison, WI

Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Lab @ Wendt

University engineering lab space that occasionally hosts public outreach and design events.

4.4 (5)FreeMadison, WI

Cooperative Children's Book Center

A unique library and research center focused on children's and young adult literature.

5.0 (2)FreeMadison, WI

MadMAT - Madison Museum of Art & Technology

Small local gallery space focusing on the intersection of art and technology.

5.0 (2)FreeMadison, WI

Space Science and Engineering Center

University research center with exhibits related to satellite imagery and space science.

5.0 (1)FreeMadison, WI