About Madison Children's Museum

3 floors of interactive exhibits. 3 floors of interactive & educational exhibits designed for kids 12 & under plus a cafe.

💬 What Parents Say

• 💡Plan for 2+ hours to experience both indoor and outdoor areas comfortably. The museum offers enough variety across different sections that you can see everything meaningful in this timeframe without feeling rushed.
• 💡Take advantage of the quiet rooms and family bathrooms designed for overstimulated children. These sensory-friendly spaces are a significant amenity that makes this museum particularly welcoming for kids who need breaks.
• 💡Visit the rooftop and outdoor playground areas even in cooler months - the museum provides spare coats and gloves for outdoor play, so weather shouldn't prevent you from exploring these popular spaces.
• 💡The pay-what-you-can café offers high-quality, healthy, and locally-sourced food from the co-op, making it a legitimate money-saving option where you can eat affordably rather than packing meals.
• 💡The museum is designed with exhibits and activities for multiple age groups, so families with children of varying ages can find age-appropriate play areas rather than everything being geared to one age range.

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