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Memberships for Families

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.



Membership Benefits

Need to renew?  Renew Your Membership


Four ways to become a member

  1. Online: Use the buttons above to renew.
  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.

Access Memberships

Families who qualify can purchase a discounted membership to Madison Children’s Museum. You choose how much you can afford to pay, with a minimum of $20 and a maximum of $250.

Membership covers all members of a single household, and provides free admission for all named members, admission to member-only events at MCM, and other standard membership benefits.

We do not require documentation for Access Membership, but please list your qualifying program(s) on your registration form. See the list of qualifying programs.

Foodshare / QuestSSIIEP/504
Childcare SubsidyW2MMSD Play & Learn
BadgerCare PlusSSDIBig Brothers/Big Sisters
Free/Reduced School LunchUnemploymentSAPAR
MedicaidSection 8YWCA
WICHead StartFoster Care
WHEAPBirth to 3 VA Disability Status

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


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 the names 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.
  • Digital membership cards are included with the member welcome letter. If you would like a paper membership card, you can ask at the front desk any time you’re in the museum and we’re happy to fill one out for you.
  • 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 Wonder Maker level memberships, at least $90 or more are tax-deductible, starting at the $350 level. The tax-deductible portion of your donor membership increases for higher donor levels, based on cost and benefits offered.
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