Tickets: $12/individual, $40/family four-pack; $6/Access member (must present current MCM Family Access membership card at check-in)

Our fourth annual Kids Rock! family fundraiser gives kids the chance to take the stage and unleash the rock star within at the High Noon Saloon, one of Madison’s favorite live music venues. Enjoy a rocking set by local favorites Ken Lonnquist and the Kenland band, and marvel at the magical antics of magician James Ember, who masquerades by day as manager of the museum’s Roman Candle Sparkler Cafe. The event culminates with kiddie-oke– kids’ karaoke backed by The Gomers, Madison’s reigning goofballs of rock. The party includes art and craft activities, face painting, and free snacks, and a bit of strolling magic. Choose your karaoke song in advance! Check out the Gomeroke song list online.

Adult Swim

SOLD OUT Friday, February 10
6-10 p.m.

This event is sold out. Tickets are now on sale for our next Adult Swim, on April 13. Buy your tickets now! (“buy tickets” link at very top left of linked page)

February’s Adult Swim theme is Steampunk Cabaret! Highlights include performances by New MUSE (New Music Everywhere), steampunk airbrush body painting, guest artists from Madison’s TeslaCon, and another costume contest!

The April 13 edition of Adult Swim will be a Wisconsin Film Festival warm-up party, with details and ticket link coming soon.

Our Adult Swim nights have been a smashing success, with more than 500 grownups getting to be kids for the night. No, we don’t have a swimming pool, but we’ll honor the time-honored “adult swim” tradition at public pools as we kick the kids out so adults can have the museum to themselves. It’s a great event to attend as an alternative holiday party for small businesses, or with friends or family! Wine, beer, and Roman Candle pizza will be available for purchase.  Climb the Hodgepodge Mahal, drive the Punch Buggy, and take in the work of more than 120 local artists who contributed pieces to the new museum!

Can’t make this Adult Swim date? Future Adult Swim events will be held on April 13, May 18, and June 22 from 6-10 p.m.