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We’re Madison’s Favorite Birthday Party Place
Honored by Isthmus in 2014 & 2015
Madison Children’s Museum Birthday Party Song “Pick a Date!”
(Parody of “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift)
Check Availability and Book Online!
All dates that are available Oct – December are in our system. If a date is greyed out, it is not available.
Please refrain from calling or emailing regarding those dates. Thank you!
What’s the area’s favorite place for a kid’s birthday party? Madison residents agree over and over—it’s Madison Children’s Museum! We make celebrating a piece of cake by handling all the details so you can have fun too. Book your best party ever!
Visit our Birthday Party Frequently Asked Questions!
Days and times parties are available
Birthday Parties include 90 minutes in our Celebrations room for the following time slots
Saturdays & Sundays |
| 10:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m. |
| 12:00 p.m to 1:30 p.m |
| 2:00 p.m to 3:30 p.m |
All birthday party packages include
- Use of our Celebrations Room for one and a half hours (90 minutes)
- Custom birthday message on Welcome Wall screen at admissions
- Custom electronic invitations
- Storage before and after party
- A museum Party Attendant
- 10% discount for museum members
- Museum Admission for unlimited adult chaperones
- ALL DAY Museum admission for up to 25 guest children (26 including birthday child!) More than 26 children? See our Add-ons!
Regular Hours Parties
Food and Cake
Cake, meals, and snacks from our exclusive birthday party catering partners, The Roman Candle and Carl’s Cakes, can be purchased for an extra cost. Other outside food is not allowed with the exception of cake and non-alcoholic beverages.
See our different menu and cake options!
Add-ons
- Additional children can be added for $5 per child
- Carl’s Cakes Cake or Cupcake Upgrade, $40
- Custom Cake Decoration, $25
- Smash Cake, $5
- Favor Bags, $6/bag
- Child’s Picture on Welcome Wall with Custom Birthday Message, $10
- Birthday Card for Child (with free MCM pass), $5
Enhance your party!
Check out our recommended party vendors to enhance your party even further!
From party planning to magic, our partners make your child’s birthday that much more special.
After-Hour Parties
Get the second floor of the museum all to yourself for two hours. This includes exclusive access to the Celebrations Room, Coops to Cathedrals, Possible-opolis™ and Art Studio. Party any night of the week from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
AWESOME After-Hours Party, an additional $300 to package of choice
- Choice of Party Package
- Admission for up to 25 guest children (26 including birthday child) and unlimited chaperones
- Additional guests can be added for $15 per child
- 10% discount for members
To book an After-Hours Party, please contact our Facility Rental Coordinator by phone at 608.256.6445 x 540 or email at rent@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
Need another copy of the guest list form? Click HERE!
How to book your party
Book your party at least one month in advance online. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance and any additional costs will be processed by our party team after your party is complete.
Still have questions?
Visit our Birthday Party Frequently Asked Questions!
All dates that are available Oct – December are in our system. If a date is greyed out, it is not available.
Please refrain from calling or emailing regarding those dates. Thank you!
We thank our museum sponsors
