Become a Member

Of all the places we go to in Madison, we always seem to end up at one place, all the time. No matter what I suggest, this is choice number one for my kids — Madison Children’s Museum.  It is easy to make a day of it, and with a membership, we can go any day we please. In the end it turns out to be our perfect Madison day.

-Susan Lindgren, Member Since 2007

Happy Bambino & Madison Children’s Museum
Special Membership Promotion

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Madison Children’s Museum and Happy Bambino are partnering to offer you a special promotion.  Purchase a joint membership for Happy Bambino and Madison Children’s Museum for just $170.  You’ll receive an extra 5 months of membership and save 10 percent.

Click here for details or to download an application form.

Join online today as an investment in your
child’s attitude towards lifelong learning.


All of our members receive:

  • A subscription to our quarterly newsletter and events calendar
  • Discounts on birthday parties, special programs, and classes
  • Invitations to exclusive member-only special events and exhibit openings
  • Discounts at downtown and area restaurants
  • Pre-sale and discounted ticket purchasing opportunities for live local performances

Dual (one year) – $50
Dual (two years) – $90
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  • Unlimited free admission for two named people
  • Two complimentary parking coupons per year*

Family (one year) – $70
Family (two years) – $130
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  • Unlimited free admission for four named people
  • Four complimentary parking coupons per year*
  • MCM one-time family pass to share with friends (good for four people – value $20)

Extended Family (one year) – $110
Extended Family (two years) – $210
BEST VALUE!!! Simply click and buy it now!

  • Unlimited free admission for six named people
  • Four complimentary parking coupons per year*
  • Two MCM one-time family passes to share with friends (good for four people each – value $40)
  • Free admission to Association of Children’s Museums‘ 145 member museums (including Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford, Appleton & St. Paul)
  • Free admission or other benefits at any Association of Science & Technology Centers’ (ASTC) 300 Travel passport Program institutions.  Admission and benefits vary by institution.  Please call ahead before visiting any ASTC museum.  Find an ASTC organization.

* Parking coupons good at all city parking lots. Valid only when visiting Madison Children’s Museum.

Family Access Membership $5
Qualified families receive unlimited free admission for their household, up to six people, as well as the basic benefits all members receive.

Your family qualifies if you receive any form of public assistance; live in transitional, subsidized, or emergency housing; qualify for free or reduced lunch at school; or face serious illness or disabilities.  To apply, bring or send a photocopy of your Section 8, WIC, MA, BadgerCare/Forward, Quest, or SSI card to the museum.

There are four easy ways to join or renew!