Now through November 4, 2024 Wednesdays through Mondays 10 am to 5 pm The Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit is decorated for Halloween! Experience how Milwaukee residents at the turn of the 20th century celebrated the fall season. Free with admission. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be...Read More
Celebración Latina at MPM Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53233 Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10 am – 3 pm Admission: Adults $25; Teens (14-17) $24; Seniors / Military / College $21; Youth (4-13) $19; Members and Children 3 and Under FREE ¡Celebremos juntos! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with hands-on activities from...Read More
PARTIAL LUNAR ECLIPSE PUBLIC SKY WATCH Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:45pm to 10:15pm Clear Skies Permitting—No watch if cloudy See the partial lunar eclipse through telescopes outside MPM by the green clock on Wells Street. Eclipse starts at 9:12 pm and ends at 10:15 pm. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and...Read More
Mystery at MPM: Family Edition on Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm Join us for another family version of our after-hours mystery caper! Grab your magnifying glass and detective hat to follow a series of family-friendly clues that lead you through the twisting corridors and shadowy corners of...Read More
Wisconsin Science Festival A statewide celebration with events for all ages. October 14-20, 2024 at The Riverside Theater 116 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI You’re invited to host an event for #WiSciFest 2024! Join hundreds of organizations around Wisconsin that connect people with science, technology, engineering, art and math. More than 51 counties and 41,000...Read More
July 22 – August 17 Wednesdays through Mondays 10 am to 5 pm Join MPM for four weeks of dino-themed programming! You’ll have the chance to examine real dinosaur fossils, think like a paleontologist, and learn how these amazing creatures lived through fun activities. Daily, the Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater will show: At noon:...Read More
FAMILY DINO TRIVIA NIGHT July 25 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Are you a Di-know-it-all? Test your Di-knowledge at Family Trivia Night! Compete for the ultimate bragging rights as the MPM Dino Trivia Champ. Recommended for dino experts ages 6 and up. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be...Read More
It’s Milwaukee’s museum Member Swap Weekend! For this weekend (May 4-5) only, If you’re a member at one participating museum, you can use your membership card to get into a different participating museum for FREE! Participating museums include Milwaukee Public Museum, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, and Charles...Read More
Monday, April 8 from 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm On Monday, April 8, Milwaukee will see its biggest solar eclipse in 70 years! MPM is your resource for a safe viewing experience. Visit us or one of the below safe-viewing locations as the moon covers approximately 90% of the sun, clear skies permitting! We’ll...Read More
April 24 from 10am-11am What’s your dinosaur IQ? Find out with Paul Sereno, National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence, discoverer of dinosaurs on five continents, and leader of dozens of expeditions! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about his work as a paleontologist, and to ask him questions via the chat. Best suited for Grades 1-5. ...Read More