Memberships for Families

NEW: for information about membership during COVID-19 closure and reopening see our Reopening Information for Members page.

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Play for free every time you visit!  Membership is more than just a year of unlimited admission to a world-class museum: It’s your family’s invitation to members-only parties, exclusive events, exciting classes, special discounts and more.

Still have questions? Contact our membership team by email, or by phone at (608) 256-6445 ext. 550.

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Membership Levels and Prices

Level & Price	Includes	Bonus Benefits	Join Online
Wonder Maker $250+	6 Members	Free admission to select science centers, 50% off admission to select children’s museums, 8+ guest passes Tax-Deductible*	Join
Family Plus $160	6 Members	Free admission to select science centers, 50% off admission to select children’s museums, 8 guest passes	Join
Family $135	4 Members	Free admission to select science centers, 50% off admission to select children’s museums, 4 guest passes	Join
Dual $100	2 Members	Standard Benefits Only	Join
Family Access $15+ Need-Based	All Family Members Terms Apply	Standard Benefits Only	Join

Need to renew?  Renew Your Membership

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Learn About Benefits

Every Membership Level enjoys:

Unlimited Free Admission

• For all named individuals
• A Family membership pays for itself in just 4 visits!

Exclusive Access

• Member Morning:  Members-only time on the third open Saturday of each month, from 8:00–9:30 a.m.
• Early registration for summer camps

Special Events

• Invitations to exclusive Members-only Parties, including the annual PJ Party and Monster Mash
• Sneak peeks of new exhibits

Discounts

• 10% discounts on all MCM purchases, including The Roman Candle Sparkler, Birthday Parties, Summer Camps, Adult Swim and Gift Shop items
• Discounts at Overture Center for the Arts and Children’s Theater of Madison.

 

Find Your Bonus Benefits

Look for these benefit icons under your chosen membership level:

	ASTC Reciprocal Admission Benefits Free admission to participating Association of Science and Technology Center museums. Learn more about reciprocal admission benefits.
	ACM Reciprocal Admission Benefits 50% off admission to participating Association of Children’s Museums museums. Learn more about reciprocal admission benefits.
	Guest Pass One-time-use guest passes good for museum admission. (See below for details)

• When you buy or renew your membership, your guest passes will be applied directly to your digital membership record and held on file at the museum. To use your passes, simply ask the desk associate to apply your passes to your order.
• Memberships come with 4-8 guest passes, depending on your membership level (Family: 4 passes, Family Plus, Donor, Wonder Maker levels: 8 passes).
• Guest passes are usable for regular, daily admission only. Exclusions include ticketed events, private events, group visits. Contact the membership manager for details.

 

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Four Ways to Join or Renew:

1. Online: Purchase or renew a membership online at any time.
2. Over the Phone: Call our membership manager at (608) 354-0550.
3. By Mail: Download the registration form and mail it to us.
4. In-Person: Download the registration form and bring it to the front desk on your next visit.

Download Registration Forms:
Member Registration Form – English
Formulario de Membresía – Español

 

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Family Access Memberships

Subsidized memberships are available to families that qualify through public assistance or certain education programs. Check the list below to see if you qualify. Family Access memberships are available for a minimum of $15, but we ask that families give as much as they are able. Families able to pay a little more will allow us to serve more in need. This discounted rate is made possible by community gifts to the Access for Everyone campaign.

These memberships are available online, in-person, by phone or by mail (see “Four Options to Join or Renew” section above). Membership benefits will apply to the qualifying family and caregivers. Families may continue to renew at this level as long as they continue to qualify under these programs.

NEW! We no longer require documentation to register as a Family Access member, but please list your qualifying program(s) on your registration form.

Don’t qualify but are interested in helping? If you would like to make a gift to support Family Access memberships, please click here!

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Membership Policies

• Memberships are intended for families, and caregivers are welcome.
• Members must be listed by name on the membership to receive benefits, including both adults and children.
• You can change a name on a membership by contacting the membership manager.
• Additional members can be added to a membership for $20 per person. Memberships can also be upgraded to the next level to add more members.
• Memberships are active once payment is processed. You can visit the museum using an ID at any time.
• Members will be issued cards 4-6 weeks after purchase.  Starting June 1, 2018, digital cards will be emailed to the address listed for the primary adult. Printed cards can be purchased for $4. Members can also pick up hand-written physical cards at the front desk for no additional charge.
• Temporary digital cards (available for no additional charge) are available upon request; contact the membership department at membership@madisonchildrensmuseum.org.
• Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Membership dues for most membership levels are not tax-deductible. This includes Dual, Family, Family Plus, Family Access, Childcare, Classroom, and School memberships. *For Donor level memberships, at least $90 or more are tax-deductible, starting at the $250 level. The tax-deductible portion of your donor membership increases for higher donor levels, based on cost and benefits offered.