Can I buy tickets at the door this Sunday, July 4, or do I have to purchase online in advance to ensure they don’t sell out? Also, if I purchase in advance, do I have to show up at that exact time? or is there a 30-45 minute window?

Hi Maggie! We recommend reservations, which you can make on our website at mam.org/visit or by calling 414-224-3200. We do have flexibility on the reservation times; we ask that you try to arrive within a half hour of your reserved time, but if you're running earlier or later we'll still get you checked in without a problem. We do also have walk-up tickets available on a first come, first served basis; those tickets are released every 15 minutes. You're welcome to do walk-up tickets if you prefer, but with the holiday we are anticipating a busy weekend, so be aware that there might be a brief wait if you arrive at a particularly busy time. We hope to see you soon!

I purchased tickets online and arrived about 5 minutes late. They didn't even question it.

We purchased the tickets at the museum

I didn't purchase tickets in advance, but it wasn't the holiday weekend. Probably best if you're specific on the time!

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