MMSD School Nights

Schedule a night at MCM—just for your school families!

MMSD School Fun Nights include exclusive use of the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces and hands-on activities in the museum’s Art Studio for students and their families.

Any MMSD elementary school can schedule a free School Night at MCM, thanks to our funders.

Qualifying Organizations

This program is currently available only to elementary schools within the Madison Metropolitan School District. Each school may schedule one free School Night per school year during the 2025-26 school year.

School Night Booking Times

School Nights must be booked at least 1 month in advance and are subject to availability.

School Nights are available on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Standard School Night hours are 5–7:30 pm; there is some flexibility in arrival and departure time. We recommend at least a 2-hour block of time for families to enjoy the museum. See available dates.

MCM is unable to accommodate School Nights during particularly busy seasons, such as MMSD holidays and vacation dates.

Group Size

School Fun Nights are designed to serve large groups of 100–500. Groups of 75 or fewer may reserve visits during our free Thursday evenings, subject to availability. For more information about Thursday evening group visits, contact the group visit registrar at registration@madisonchildrensmuseum.org . If you anticipate attendance over 700 we can work with you to schedule a second date for your school.

Transportation

MCM has limited funds to assist with bus transportation to/from the museum. Please indicate on the reservation request form if you need financial assistance for transportation for your School Fun Night

Food

School groups should bring in whatever food they would like to make available to families during School Nights (donated/purchased/catering/potluck). Eating space is available in our Community Concourse and Celebrations room.

Request an MMSD School Night