MAM After Dark Fright at the Museum
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MAM After Dark: Fright at the Museum

October 24, 7:00 pm11:00 pm

In-personPayment Required

Join us for Fright at the Museum—an after-hours Halloween party where art, music, and mystery collide. Step into the shadows of this haunted haven of live entertainment, eerie encounters, and plenty of spirited fun.

Event Highlights

  • 🎃 Costume contest with 4 ways to win
  • 🍸 Spooky cocktails and seasonal treats
  • 🔮 Tarot card readings and live magic
  • ✨ Frightfully Wicked Drag Queen Bingo
  • 💀 Sugar skull and paper marigold crafts with Milwaukee Rep
  • 💃 Dance the night away with live music
  • 🍾 Member lounge with a signature cocktail

Costume Contest

Judging of the costumes takes place on the Baumgartner Terrace (weather permitting) at 9:30 p.m. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges from New Land Enterprises based on creativity, craftsmanship, and presentation! Contestants must be present when winners are announced to receive their prize. Judges’ decisions are final.

  • Best Overall Costume: The most outstanding costume of the night
  • Most Creative/Artistic Costume: The design that shows exceptional originality or flair
  • Spookiest Costume: A spine-chilling, spooky look worthy of Halloween
  • Masterpiece Award: A Museum-inspired or art-themed costume

Guidelines

To ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for all, please follow these guidelines:

  • Costumes must be family-friendly and respectful.
  • No weapons or lookalike props of any kind.
  • No full-face masks, helmets, or vision-obscuring gear.
  • Costumes should not be excessively large, inflatable, dragging, or include sharp/pointed items.
  • No glitter, sequins, balloons, organic matter, or materials that shed.
  • Guests who do not comply may be asked to modify their costume or denied entry. Thank you for helping us keep the event safe and fun!

 

Advance tickets are $35 for general admission and $15 for Members. At the door, tickets are $40 for general admission and $20 for Members. Not a Member? Join today!

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Supporting sponsor
Educators Credit Union logo

Contributing sponsor
New Land Enterprises logo

Location: 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202