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MMoCA Cinema

Movie night at the Museum

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MMoCA is the best art house cinema in Madison, presenting multiple series of critically-acclaimed movies that are not available anywhere else in the region. With an eclectic array of films presented, you’re sure to find something interesting to view; whether on the Rooftop Sculpture Garden on a warm summer night, or in the Lecture Hall in the middle of winter.


people seated on the Museum Rooftop Sculpture Garden for Rooftop Cinema

Rooftop Cinema

Beneath the stars and surrounded by art and nature, the Rooftop Sculpture Garden provides a serene setting for exploring critically acclaimed, and award-winning films from across the globe.

Curated by James Kreul, the series features the breadth of filmmaking with each week offering a new perspective.

Tickets are $7 per screening, or free for MMoCA members and anyone under 18. Ticket sales begin at 7:30 PM on the Rooftop, and films start roughly 20 minutes after sunset. Filmgoers are welcome to bring a blanket or portable chairs to use. Snacks, including fresh popcorn, will be available for purchase at the event. Films move to the Museum Lecture Hall in case of rain.

A seated audience.

MMoCA Cinema

As the temperatures cool the cinema moves indoors into the Lecture Hall. Featuring the eclectic mix of films that are not available anywhere else in the region.

Curated by James Kreul, MMoCA Cinema is often accompanied by live events such as Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and unique performances.

Tickets are $7 per screening, or free for MMoCA members and anyone under 18.

Support

Rooftop Cinema is a program of MMoCA’s Education Department and is curated by James Kreul. MMoCA’s film programming is generously funded by maiahaus, Venture Investors, LLC, and a gift from an anonymous donor.


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