Madison Children's Museum

Award-Winning Children's Museum in Downtown Madison

Madison Children's Museum on N Hamilton Street is an award-winning hands-on children's museum in downtown Madison. Three plus floors of exhibits split by age range, plus a four-season rooftop garden and animal area.

Exhibits and Programs

The museum runs permanent and rotating exhibits split by target age. Programs include:
- Possible-opolis exhibit for ages 6+
- Wildernest exhibit for kids under 5
- Rooftop Ramble (animals and gardens, year-round)
- Art studio
- Life-sized gerbil wheel
- Log Cabin (1840s Madison life)
- Free Community Concourse area
- Birthday parties
- Field trips and group programs
- Summer camps

What's Included

• Per-person admission
• Member access free
• Stroller-friendly layout
• Group rates available

Experience

Best for kids 0-10, with the Wildernest specifically sized for under-5s and Possible-opolis for older kids. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays - check schedule before visiting. The free Community Concourse gives some access without paid admission.