MAM After Dark: Fright at the Museum

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC-05:00

700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53202 | Milwaukee

Milwaukee Art Museum
Publisher/HostMilwaukee Art Museum
MAM After Dark: Fright at the Museum
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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.
COSTUME CATEGORIES
-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
COSTUME 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!

TICKETS
Advance tickets are $35 for general admission and $15 for Members. At the door, tickets are $40 for general admission and $20 for Members
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