The Madison Children’s Museum approached TKWA to adapt this 1930’s Montgomery Ward building into a new home for their community-oriented programming needs. A former state office building, the facility is ideally located on Madison’s popular Capitol Square with outstanding views of both the Capitol dome and Lake Mendota. The adaptive re-use of this prominent building will play an important role in the life of the Square.

Currently in conceptual design, all building renovations - and a potential addition - will be developed in tandem with exhibit design components. Rather than a typical museum of static displays, the Madison Children’s Museum is intended to be an active learning environment.

The new Children’s Museum will feature a variety of sustainable design features, including a green roof and solar photovoltaic array.