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EVENTS

Black Earth Children's Museum Events Exhibits
  • Stroller Squad Meet Up
    Stroller Squad Meet Up
    Nov 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Nov 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Come join our Stroller Squad Meet Up, a welcoming space where you and your child can make new friends, spark conversations, learn something new and enjoy a free cup of coffee. We meet every other week from 9-10 a.m. on Tuesdays, and we'd love for you to stop by, connect and get to know someone new.
  • Dolly Parton Imagination Library
    Dolly Parton Imagination Library
    Nov 06, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Nov 06, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Join Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5, no matter their family income. We know how important reading is for young kids. It grows their minds just like our interactive, engaging play grows kids’ minds.
  • Fire Dept Visit
    Fire Dept Visit
    Nov 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Nov 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Bring the kids to the museum for a special event featuring our local Fire Department. Children will have the opportunity to meet local firefighters, explore fire safety through hands-on activities, and discover the importance of emergency preparedness in a fun way.
  • Sensory Sunday
    Sensory Sunday
    Multiple Dates
    Nov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Nov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Come enjoy sensory based play! Roll out playdough, mix up a glitter bottle and run your fingers through rice. There are many ways to explore your senses through play! Free fun for all ages.
  • Animal Program with Zoozort
    Animal Program with Zoozort
    Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Nov 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Zoozort is a live, interactive animal educational program featuring exotic creatures like Willow the fennec fox, Lulu the wallaby, and Montgomery the python. Run by licensed animal educator Noelle Bezio (Tarrant) since 1990, you get the opportunity to meet unique creatures up close!
  • Stroller Squad Meet Up
    Stroller Squad Meet Up
    Nov 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Nov 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Come join our Stroller Squad Meet Up, a welcoming space where you and your child can make new friends, spark conversations, learn something new and enjoy a free cup of coffee. We meet every other week from 9-10 a.m. on Tuesdays, and we'd love for you to stop by, connect and get to know someone new.
  • Science with UW-Madison Biocore Outreach Ambassadors
    Science with UW-Madison Biocore Outreach Ambassadors
    Nov 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Nov 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    UW-Madison Biocore Outreach Ambassadors will be visiting the museum on Saturday November 21st at 10 a.m. for an interactive presentation designed for young scientists.
  • Museum Closed for Thanksgiving
    Museum Closed for Thanksgiving
    Nov 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Nov 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
  • Stroller Squad Meet Up
    Stroller Squad Meet Up
    Dec 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Dec 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Enjoy this opportunity to connect with other kiddos and caregivers
  • Stroller Squad Meet Up
    Stroller Squad Meet Up
    Dec 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Dec 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Enjoy this opportunity to connect with other kiddos and caregivers
  • Science with UW-Madison Biocore Outreach Ambassadors
    Science with UW-Madison Biocore Outreach Ambassadors
    Dec 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Dec 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    UW-Madison Biocore Outreach Ambassadors will be visiting the museum on Saturday December 19th at 10 a.m. for an interactive presentation designed for young scientists.
  • Museum Closed for Christmas Eve
    Museum Closed for Christmas Eve
    Dec 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Dec 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
  • Museum Closed for Christmas Day
    Museum Closed for Christmas Day
    Dec 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Dec 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
  • Author Reading of Love to Race
    Author Reading of Love to Race
    Dec 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Dec 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Join us on December 28th at 10 a.m. for a reading of Love to Race with children's author Amber Sawyer.
  • Museum Closed for New Years Day
    Museum Closed for New Years Day
    Jan 01, 2027, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
    Jan 01, 2027, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Black Earth Children's Museum, 1131 Mills St, Black Earth, WI 53515, USA
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library
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Fire Dept Visit
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Animal Program with Zoozort
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Stroller Squad Meet Up
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Science with UW-Madison Biocore Outreach Ambassadors
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Black Earth Children's Museum

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1131 Mills Street, Black Earth, WI 53515

​608-767-2562

Children's Museum near Madison, Dane County
Black Earth Children's Museum location map

We're closer than you think!

A short drive of 35 minutes

or less will get you to Big Fun!

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Museum Hours

Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 9 AM - 1 PM

Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 9 AM - 1 PM

Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 9 AM - 3 PM

Sunday: 12:30 PM - 5 PM

$6 admission per person

Big Fun. Playful Learning.

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