Hours & Schedule

Seasonal Hours

School Year (Labor Day to Memorial Day):
Tuesday – Sunday
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays with the exception of some MMSD school breaks. Open December 30, 2019 and January 20, 2020.

Summer (Day after Memorial Day to Labor Day):
Every Day
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Please note:

• The Art Studio and Rooftop Ramble close a half-hour before the rest of the museum closes.

2019 & 2020 Closures

Easter: April 12
Memorial Day: May 25
Independence Day: July 4
Labor Day: September 7
Fall Maintenance Weeks: September 3-13
Thanksgiving Day: November 28
Christmas Eve: December 24
Christmas Day: December 25
Winter Maintenance Week: January 6-10, 2020

Weather Closures

The museum will close during extreme weather conditions, including days when travel is deemed risky for visitors and staff. If the Madison Metropolitan School District closes due to the weather we also will close.

To confirm that the museum is open, visit our website’s homepage or Facebook page.