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Membership Levels and Prices

Group memberships include one year of unlimited free admission for covered adults and children on weekdays (Thursday & Friday) or weekends (weekend visits only available for groups under 25 people). Visits must be pre-scheduled with our group visit coordinator at least 1 week in advance or reserved via the member tickets website prior to the day of your visit.

Please see membership levels below for maximum number of covered attendees.

Renew Your Membership

If you have any questions, or would like to enroll by phone or email, please contact our membership department by email, or by phone at (608) 256-6445 ext. 550.

Learn About Benefits

Every group membership level includes…

Unlimited Admission

• Free general admission for covered children and adult chaperones, Thursdays & Fridays year-round, or weekends for groups under 25 people
• A membership pays for itself after just 2 visits!

Bonus Discounts

• 10% discounts on all MCM purchases
• Discounts at Overture Center for the Arts and Children’s Theater of Madison and other community partners.

Four Options 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:
Group Membership Enrollment Form – English

Group Membership Enrollment Form  – Español

Membership Policies

• Group memberships grant free admission on weekdays (Monday-Friday) only for the specified number of children and adult chaperones. Additional attendees above the covered number of adults and children will be charged the regular group admission rate of $5 per person, less the applicable 10% member discount.
• Groups must bring no less than one adult chaperone for every 5 students when visiting the museum.
• Classroom, Classroom Plus, School, and School Plus members must make a reservation at least 72 hours in advance of any museum visit, to ensure adequate staffing. Please use the reservation request form to book your group visit reservation. Childcare members are not required to make advance reservations.