Monday, December 30 was my family's first trip to the Madison Children's Museum. It will probably be the last trip for everyone in our group, made up of three adults and two children under 1 came to visit. We spent all of our time in the 5 and under area. Unfortunately this area was mostly occupied by children much older than 5. Two children at least 7-8 years old jumped into the "baby pit" area while my 9-month old son was crawling in there. Two older boys probably 9 years old were throwing vegetables into the baby area from the skywalk and almost hit myself and my friend's 6-month old baby. Staff in the area didn't make any attempt to discourage this behavior or tell those kids to stop.
Meanwhile at the admissions desk 2-3 staff members were chit-chatting about all sorts of personal things while there was a line of people waiting to pay. It was a VERY disappointing and unsafe experience for my family. I don't see the need to ever come back.