Milwaukee Public Museum: FREE Admission Thursday, April 2

 

ALL visitors receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

KTYT is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.  The museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FREE Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum Thursday, February 5

 

ALL visitors receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

KTYT is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.  The museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FREE Admission to Milwaukee Public Museum Tomorrow, Thursday, December 4

 

ALL visitors receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

KTYT is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.  The museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Milwaukee Pulbic Museum: FREE Admission Tomorrow, June 2, with Kohl's Thank You Thursday

 

ALL visitors receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

KTYT is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.  The museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FREE Admission to Milwaukee Public Museum TODAY

 

ALL visitors receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

KTYT is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.  The museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last entry at 3:00 p.m.)

Kohl's Thank You Thursday: FREE Milwaukee Public Museum Admission Tomorrow, 11/7

ALL visitors receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

KTYT is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. The Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Kohl's Thank You Thursdays; the Butterfly Vivarium closes at 4:30 p.m.

See Spiders Alive! during Kohl's Thank You Thursdays November 2019 through January 2020 for only $3!

FREE Family Fun: FREE Admission to Milwaukee Public Museum Tomorrow, Thursday, 6/6

ALL visitors receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

KTYT is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. The Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Kohl's Thank You Thursdays; the Butterfly Vivarium closes at 4:30 p.m.

See The Power of Poison during Kohl's Thank You Thursdays March through June 2019 for only $3!

Milwaukee Public Museum: FREE Admission Tomorow, 5/2 with Kohl's Thank You Thursday

ALL visitors receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

KTYT is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. The Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Kohl's Thank You Thursdays; the Butterfly Vivarium closes at 4:30 p.m.

See The Power of Poison during Kohl's Thank You Thursdays March through June 2019 for only $3!

Milwaukee Public Museum: FREE Admission Tomorow, 1/3 with Kohl's Thank You Thursday

ALL visitors receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

KTYT is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. The Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Kohl's Thank You Thursdays; the Butterfly Vivarium closes at 4:30 p.m.

FROGS Kohl's Thank You Thursday PRICING 

See real live frogs (you can even watch them being fed at 11:00 a.m.!) for $6 (adults) or $4 (seniors 65+ and youth 4-13). Children 3 and under receive free admission to Frogs!

HOLIDAYS

Celebrate the season with us! Visit us on December 6, 2018 or January 3, 2019 to see the Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village exhibits decorated in holiday splendor.

Dino Days at the Milwaukee Public Museum 3/30 and 3/31

Calling all Dinosaur lovers!  A great way to spend some of your Spring Break with the kiddos to avoid the inevitable Spring Break Boredom...Head to the Milwaukee Public Museum for some prehistoric fun during Dino Days on March 30th and 31st. All educator-led activities are available to the public and perfect for families. Create your very own customized itinerary from the list of activities below; join in just one or try them all! Most activities are FREE with paid general museum admission.

DI-KNOW Family Fossil Workshop

Test your dinosaur knowledge in an educator-led DI-KNOW tour. You'll investigate the Age of Dinosaurs Timeline and what makes dinosaurs from the Southern Hemisphere, currently on exhibit in Ultimate Dinosaurs, different from others found in the museum. Kids will even make a trace fossil and cast to take home! 45 min. program

Cost: $4 for public; $2 for members [workshop admission required ages 4 and up]. Capacity 25 people. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

*DI-KNOW Workshop does not include admission to the Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibition

When: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. March 30th and 31st.
*Please reserve no later than 15 min prior to program time.

Where: Base of the grand staircase, ground floor
*no strollers allowed in workshop

FREE Dino Days Activities

Take the Fossil Challenge!

Can you tell the difference between a real fossil and a replica? Between a rock and petrified wood? What is a fossil, anyway? Join MPM educators on the first floor near the Sense of Wonder exhibit to test your knowledge in MPM's Fossil Challenge.

Cost: FREE with paid museum admission
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., March 30th and 31st
Where: Outside of Third Planet/Sense of Wonder exhibits, 1st floor

Dinosaur Activity Play Stations, ages 3-5

Visit our early childhood classroom for dinosaur themed activities and play stations for children ages 3-5. Examine fossils, make a dinosaur habitat and create dino art to take home. Space is limited to 30 people at a time.

Cost: FREE with paid museum admission; Parents and chaperones are asked to remain with their child(ren) during play time
When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., March 30th and 31st
Where: Early Learning Classroom, ground floor

Wear your Flare! Temporary Dinosaur Tattoos

Need a little extra dino flare? Come visit the volunteer table outside of the Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit for a special dinosaur temporary tattoo.

Cost: FREE with paid museum admission
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., March 30th and 31st
Where: Entrance to Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit, 2nd floor

Name that Dinosaur!

Think you're smarter than a paleontologist? Test your pronunciation of these tough Dino Names! If you choose to take a video of your efforts, please share it with us on social media by tagging the museum accompanied with #BIGISHERE

Cost: FREE with paid museum admission
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., March 30th and 31st
Where: Mobile Dino Lab, throughout museum floors

Decorate-a-Dino Crafts

Show your dino pride by decorating and wearing a dinosaur crown during your visit to the museum. You will also have a chance to customize your very own dinosaur egg.

Cost: FREE with paid museum admission
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., March 30th and 31st
Where: Exploring Life on Earth exhibit, 1st floor

Sort Fossils Like a Paleontologist!

Ever wondered what it would be like to work as a paleontologist? You can sort fossils like one! Spend a few minutes using a microscope to identify microfossils collected in Hells Creek, Montana.

Cost: FREE with paid museum and special exhibit admission
When: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. March 30th and 31st
Where: Education area inside of Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit, 2nd floor

Exhibit Fun Fact Stop Spots

MPM's talented docents and volunteers will be placed throughout the museum during Dino Days sharing all sorts of exhibit fun facts not normally on display.

Cost: FREE with paid museum admission
When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., March 30th and 31st
Where: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor exhibits

Black Friday Day of Giveaways: Milwaukee Public Museum Family and Friends Classic Membership Giveaway

Our exhibits are the lifeblood of the Museum. From the Hebior Mammoth in the museum atrium to the hall of shells in our Living Ocean exhibit, the public floors of MPM are filled with wonders to pique the interest of visitors young and old. In addition to the Museum's permanent treasures, MPM also frequently welcomes special traveling exhibitons that offer unique and exciting experiences for visitors.

Not sure about you but my FAVORITE exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum is the Streets of Old Milwaukee.  It is Under Construction now and opens again on December 11th...I can NOT wait!

Travel back to yesteryear, again…with a Milwaukee Public Museum membership! Heighten your sensory experience in the reimagined Streets of Old Milwaukee. Discover new sights, fresh sounds, and more hidden secrets throughout the exhibit! 

One lucky My Milwaukee Mommy reader will win one Family and Friends Classic Membership ($99 value).


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Milwaukee Public Museum Offers Summer Camps

Did you know that the Milwaukee Public Museum offers Summer Camps?  You can sign up to have your child attend one of the camps .  There are two age groups:  3 - 5 , 6 - 8, and 9 - 11.  Click here to learn more about these fun camps for your children!  Discounts are available for Members of the Museum.

Have you ever signed your child up for one of these camps?  I'm curious as to what you thought, please let me know!

Milwaukee Public Museum Offers FREE Admission First Thursday of Every Month

Milwaukee Public Museum is offering FREE general admission on the first Thursday of every month for Milwaukee County Residents as part of Thank You Thursday!

Milwaukee County residents receive free general admission to MPM on the first Thursday of every month through our Thank You Thursday program. Milwaukee County owns the Museum facility and collections, and as a “thank you” to the County and its constituents, we offer this opportunity for residents to visit us the first Thursday of every month without charge.

We also offer extended evening hours until 8 p.m. on every Thursday, so be sure to take advantage of our evening hours after work, school, or whatever your day may bring!

Adult residents must present valid photo identification showing Milwaukee County residency to receive free admission, and children must be accompanied by an adult showing proof of residency to receive free admission.

Beginning January 1, 2014, residents of Milwaukee County will receive a $2.00 discount on general admission every day, in addition to free admission on Thank You Thursday. Mondays will become regular admission days at MPM, with Milwaukee County residents receiving the $2.00 discount.

FREE Milwaukee Public Museum Admission this Sunday, September 8

This Sunday, September 8, all Milwaukee County Residents receive FREE admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum!  Be sure to bring your ID to show proof of residency.

Thank you to reader Jenny for the head's up!

Milwaukee Public Museum: Family Summer Exploration Pass $45

An item so unique, so unusual, it's found nowhere else in the world: The Milwaukee Public Museum's $45 Family Summer Exploration Pass. It's the only deal like it in existence. With this pass, your entire family can enjoy free general admission on visits to MPM throughout the entire summer.

Family Summer Exploration Pass Tips
Visit as many times as you can between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2013. No matter if you visit one time, or 100 times, your immediate family will never have to pay admission during this time period. Take advantage of discount rates for Dome Theater programs: $6 adult, $6 seniors and students, $5 children.

Sign up now for the Summer Camps at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Did you know that the Milwaukee Public Museum offers Summer Camps?  You can sign up to have your child attend one of the camps .  There are two age groups:  3 - 5 and 6 - 8.  Click here to learn more about these fun camps for your children!  Discounts are available for Members of the Museum.

Have you ever signed your child up for one of these camps?  I'm curious as to what you thought, please let me know!  My daughter really wants to do the Museum Detectives Program!