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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.
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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06/04/2026
It's Thank You Thursday! Travel the tropics as we celebrate our Rainforest and butterfly exhibits. Admission to MPM today is FREE, thanks to generous support from Kohl's Cares.
mpm.edu/ktyt
06/03/2026
Treat Dad to a day at the Museum! Fathers and father figures enjoy FREE admission to MPM on Sunday, June 21, in celebration of Father's Day. Tickets can be reserved in advance by calling 414-278-2728 or purchased day-of at the Museum at the ticket window on the Concourse.
06/02/2026
We're celebrating over a decade of BioBlitzes, our annual 24-hour ecological survey! Our next BioBlitz will be held at the Wehr Nature Center in Franklin, and families are welcome to enjoy free, fun outdoor activities on Saturday, June 13! Visit our website for more information: https://www.mpm.edu/bioblitz/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!
05/29/2026
Travel the tropics during Kohl’s Thank You Thursday, 6/4, as we celebrate our Rainforest and butterfly exhibits with hands-on activities! Admission to MPM will be FREE, thanks to Kohl's Cares.
mpm.edu/ktyt
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!
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!
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
05/23/2026
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
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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 |