Hours & Schedule

Thursdays–Sundays, 9 am to 4 pm

Walkup tickets are available at time of entry unless the museum is at capacity. Advance tickets guarantee entry, even at busy times.  Learn more and buy tickets.

Holidays, School Breaks, and Special Hours

MCM often has alternative schedules around holidays and school breaks. Review this list of upcoming holidays and school breaks to see if the museum will be open or closed. We recommend reserving advance tickets to guarantee entry during busier seasons, such as holidays and school breaks.

January 2022

• Sunday, January 1 through January 7, CLOSED for winter maintenance
• Monday, January 17 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) CLOSED

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.