What a wonderful museum! We could have spent days playing in the art room on the second floor. The rooftop garden and greenhouse was a blast - I wish we had allotted more time to spend up there. The staff was so amazing, polite and eager to please. They took animals out for my kids to touch and taught us all a little bit about them.
The cafe has local, affordable food and composts as much as possible.
Very relaxed, comfortable atmosphere on a weekday. Felt like you could leave your purse on a chair and walk away without worry.
We are members of another museum that partners with this one, so we got in free. Consider buying one from your local area museum before you vacation here.
Definitely a must visit for families in Madison.