Milwaukee Public Museum

Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum in the heart of Milwaukee. This is the official page of the Milwaukee Public Museum.
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We are a human history and natural science museum, located in the heart of Milwaukee, that features 3 floors of exhibits, a planetarium and 3D dome theater. www.mpm.edu

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Scientists, species specialists, and naturalists from across Wisconsin are expected to take part in our annual ecologica...
05/28/2026

Scientists, species specialists, and naturalists from across Wisconsin are expected to take part in our annual ecological survey, BioBlitz! Learn more about some of the experts you can meet during BioBlitz on June 13 at the Wehr Nature Center in Franklin, WI!

What was life like in Milwaukee at the turn of the century? How did Milwaukee become the beer capital of the world? From...
05/27/2026

What was life like in Milwaukee at the turn of the century? How did Milwaukee become the beer capital of the world? From brewers to sausage makers, machinists to grocers, learn about the lasting impact of immigrants who built the city with their skills, grit, and determination in our Streets of Old Milwaukee group tour!

Visit our website to learn more about how you can receive discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more and add one of our new tours: https://www.mpm.edu/plan-visit/groups

Email [email protected] to schedule your visit!

Take in an immersive Giant Film at The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater & Planetarium during your next visit! Giant Film tic...
05/26/2026

Take in an immersive Giant Film at The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater & Planetarium during your next visit! Giant Film tickets are sold separately from MPM admission and make for an affordable, awe-inspiring film experience for all ages.

This is your last chance to see these shows before our Dome Theater & Planetarium schedule changes on June 13.

And don't forget: We have special after-hours viewings of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon at 6 & 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29: https://mpm.ticketapp.org/portal/product/93

05/25/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6 for Creepy-Crawly Day, the closeout celebration of the Rainforest & Butterflies Greatest Hit! Visitors can stop by interactive stations as we explore the wonderful world of bugs and share why we should all be thankful for—rather than creeped out by—insects and other invertebrates around us!

Cap off the long weekend with a trip to the Museum: MPM will be OPEN on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25)!Reserve your ticke...
05/23/2026

Cap off the long weekend with a trip to the Museum: MPM will be OPEN on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25)!

Reserve your tickets in advance: https://www.mpm.edu/tickets

05/22/2026

BioBlitz returns on Saturday, June 13! Join us at the Wehr Nature Center in Franklin, WI for a celebration of biodiversity where scientists work together to see how many species of plants and animals they can find in one area. Families are encouraged to join staff and surveyors for a day of outdoor activities, granting them a close view of all the biodiversity we uncover together.

Visit our website for the list of planned activities: https://www.mpm.edu/bioblitz/2026

05/21/2026

What's going to happen to some of the Museum's most beloved residents, the butterflies? With just about a year to go until we open our new home, the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, we're breaking down everything you need to know.

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI), a time to shine additional light o...
05/20/2026

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI), a time to shine additional light on the rich histories and contributions of Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.

Did you know that all teas come from one plant, Camellia sinensis? Drinks that do not contain C. sinensis are tisanes (also known as "herbal tea”). Camellia sinensis is native to East Asia in the Yunnan Province region of China and its surrounding areas (including Bhutan, Myanmar and northeast India). To travel long distances, tea is sometimes baked into tightly packed bricks that can be easily packaged and stay good for long periods of time.

This example from MPM’s collections was grown in China and stamped in Russia between 1850 and 1900.

A new era of exploration! Our future home, the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, will feature the state-of-the-art D...
05/19/2026

A new era of exploration! Our future home, the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, will feature the state-of-the-art Daniel M. Soref Planetarium. Located on the first level, the Planetarium will continue to offer stargazing and other astronomy-related shows and programs, as well as Giant Films, just like the current building's Planetarium. However, we're changing the design to a flat floor with seats that are reclined and can be removed. This will allow us to use the space for a variety of special events and programs—from private dinners to yoga classes under the stars, to live music concerts, and even laser shows! The Planetarium at MPM will continue offering shows through our last day, Jan. 3, 2027.

05/18/2026

Visit MPM Saturday, June 6 for Creepy-Crawly Day, the closeout celebration of the Rainforest & Butterflies Greatest Hit! Visitors can stop by interactive stations as we explore the wonderful world of bugs and share why we should all be thankful for—rather than creeped out by—insects and other invertebrates around us!

Milwaukee Public Museum will be closed today (Saturday, May 16) for a special event. We look forward to inviting visitor...
05/16/2026

Milwaukee Public Museum will be closed today (Saturday, May 16) for a special event. We look forward to inviting visitors back to the Museum floors tomorrow!

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800 W Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI
53233

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+14142782728

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