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Visitor tip
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.
Visitor tip
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.
Visitor tip
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.
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 visitors say
Really cute museum for little kids. I love that there's plenty of room for kids and sections for different ages. They had a little food section but I didn't eat here. Pretty cute and clean overall. I love the family bathrooms and…
A magical place for children & adults alike. So thankful for a truly inclusive and welcoming establishment like this one. The pay-what-you-can cafe with incredible, high quality, healthy and local food from the co-op makes my life so…
Large variety of things to explore indoor and out for all ages. We went in the winter and there was still lots to do. We spent 2 hours and were able to get enough play time in to be happy and feel like we didn't miss anything. The…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features a Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit, connecting to Madison's architectural heritage as Wright designed several buildings in Wisconsin
- The rooftop is a major attraction feature mentioned in 54 reviews, suggesting it's a distinctive and popular element of the museum design
- The museum operates a pay-what-you-can cafe featuring high-quality, healthy food from a local co-op, making it an accessible and inclusive dining option
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