Madison Children's Museum, Madison

#17 among attractions in Madison

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The Madison Children's Museum is a museum for children in Madison, Wisconsin, that contains exhibits on the arts, sciences, history, culture, health, and civic engagement. ()

Established: 1980 (44 years ago)Coordinates: 43°4'37"N, 89°23'4"W

Address

100 N Hamilton StIsthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison 53703 United States

Contact

+1 608-256-6445

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Madison Children's Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Monona Terrace.

~800 ftS
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
4 min walk • The Wisconsin State Capitol, a majestic building in Madison, Wisconsin, stands as a beacon of democracy and history. Erected on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, this grand structure serves as both a working government facility and a cultural monument.
~980 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison
5 min walk • Hans Christian Heg is a statue by Paul Fjelde that was cast in 1925 and installed at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in 1926. The bronze statue depicting the Union soldier and abolitionist Hans Christian Heg was torn down by rioters, decapitated and thrown into a lake in June 2020.
~1480 ftSW
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
8 min walk • The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, formerly known as the Madison Art Center, is an independent, non-profit art museum located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. MMoCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and preserving modern and contemporary art.
0.4 miSE
Palladian architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Convention center
Monona Terrace, Madison
12 min walk • Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin.
~940 ftSW
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
5 min walk • The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It is held from April to November on Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin and on Wednesday mornings on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
~850 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
5 min walk • The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin.
~1100 ftN
Palladian architecture, Synagogue
Gates of Heaven Synagogue, Madison
6 min walk • Shaarei Shamayim has been the name of two Jewish congregations in Madison, Wisconsin. The first, dating to the 19th century but no longer in existence, built what is now the eighth-oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States.
~1380 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
7 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
~1070 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison
6 min walk • The Wisconsin Historical Museum is a museum located on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin. The museum, which features information about the history of Wisconsin, is operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
~1430 ftSW
Theater, Art museum, Architecture
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
7 min walk • Overture Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and art gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The center opened on September 19, 2004, replacing the former Civic Center.
~1280 ftSE
Palladian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Majestic Theatre, Madison
7 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a 600-capacity live music venue in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Opened in 1906, it is Madison's oldest theater, changing ownership many times and adapting to the many changes in the entertainment business throughout its history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Madison Children's Museum open?

Madison Children's Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Madison Children's Museum?

Nearby attractions include YWCA Madison, Madison (2 min walk), Robert M. Lamp House, Madison (3 min walk), American Exchange Bank, Madison (3 min walk), Madison Masonic Temple, Madison (4 min walk).

How to get to Madison Children's Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Madison Children's Museum:

Bus

N Pinckney & E Mifflin • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)
E Mifflin & N Pinckney • Lines: 12, 15, 23, 27, 4, 5, 6, 70, 72, 75, 8 (2 min walk)