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929 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-390-KIDS (5437)
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| Hours and Fees: |
| Tuesday-Saturday |
9am - 5pm |
| Sunday |
Noon - 5pm |
Open Mondays
(June-August) |
9am - 5pm |
| See calendar for special hours. |
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| Adults & children age 1 and older |
$6 |
| Seniors (age 55 and older) |
$5 |
| Children younger than 1 year |
FREE |
| Members |
FREE |
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Members-Only Events
MEMBER SWAP DAY
Sunday, December 12
All current members of the Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Discovery World and the Milwaukee Art Museum can enjoy free admission at any of the other attractions on Sunday, December 12! Participants must show their membership cards at their home institutions to request their all-access wristbands for Member Swap Day. (Wristbands will be available in advance and on December 12 to Betty Brinn Children's Museum members.) All three museums will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Member Swap Day, and will offer special membership rates!
Special Events
THE 2010 BETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM GALA
October 2
The Museum's annual Gala is one of the hottest tickets in town! This black-tie affair is held at the Museum and features a silent auction, gourmet dinner and dancing.
Proceeds from the Gala represent almost 10 percent of the Museum's operating budget and help fund exhibits and programs for visitors, as well as outreach programs that ensure children and adults with special needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds have access to our facility and resources.
If you or your business would like to support this important Museum fundraiser, please consider purchasing individual guest tickets or a table for 10. For information, please call (414) 390-KIDS (5437), ext. 242.
THE PIZZA FACTORY & CAFE EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING EVENT
October 8 at 10:30 a.m.
The Museum’s newest pretend business, The Pizza Factory & Café presented by Palermo’s Pizza, will be part of the fun in our new Home Town exhibit from Oct. 8 through Dec. 31. Children will enjoy a variety of role-play opportunities, including the factory supervisor, a pizza maker in the mini manufacturing line (complete with pretend toppings and an oven!), or a worker in the packaging department. Children will use fun props to match, sort, count, and measure to help make a creation that is healthy and “Pizzeria Perfect®!” The activities help build important math, planning and decision-making skills.
In the café, children can work behind the counter taking orders and running the cash register, or play the role of a customer enjoying their favorite slice at the outdoor bistro table. Please join us for the exhibit grand opening event featuring delicious pizza samples courtesy of Palermo’s Pizza, and special activities that celebrate our new exhibit, including a craft activity, story time and scavenger hunt.
THE ADVENTURES OF MR. POTATO HEAD EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING EVENT
October 16 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The adventure begins – again! MR. POTATO HEAD returns and will be here to welcome you. Giggle during story time at 10 a.m., explore our Spudventure! workshop at 11 a.m. and get creative in the Artist’s Studio.
NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PRESENTED BY SENDIK'S FOOD MARKET
October 28 – 30 from noon – 4 p.m. daily
No scary tricks, just lots of fun and learning at the annual Not-So-Scary Halloween presented by Sendik’s Food Market! This popular family event includes Treat Stops sponsored by Breadsmith, Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Golden Guernsey Dairy, and Sargento. Children can trick-or-treat in the Museum (with or without a costume), visiting each Treat Stop to receive goodies and enjoy fun activities that celebrate the fall season, including crafts, and interactive performing arts and science programs. Our Not-So-Scary Halloween is free for members and free with regular paid admission for non-members.
Additional support for this event is provided by media sponsor 94.5 Lake FM, and treat stop sponsors Breadsmith, Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Golden Guernsey Dairy and Sargento.
Beginning October 10, visit a Sendik’s Food Market - Balistreri Owned & Operated (Elm Grove, Franklin, Germantown, Grafton, Greenfield, Mequon, Wauwatosa or Whitefish Bay, and coming soon to New Berlin), purchase one of the following products, and show your receipt to receive one FREE admission to our Not-So-Scary Halloween!
• Loaf of Breadsmith bread
• Cedar Crest 48 oz. ice cream
• Golden Guernsey chocolate low-fat half-gallon or Dean’s strawberry half-gallon
• Sargento string cheese or snack sticks
LITTLE MONSTER BASH - A HALLOWEEN DANCE AND COSTUME PARTY
October 29 from 6 - 9 p.m.
Make plans to bring your little pumpkins to our Little Monster Bash – with MR. POTATO HEAD! Everyone’s favorite silly character will join in the fun at this year’s space-themed Halloween dance and costume party. Families can enjoy Treat Stops (see above), pumpkin and gourd decorating, a light dinner and delicious treats galore. Children won’t want to miss showing off their out-of-this-world costume during a special “moon” walk on the dance floor!
Tickets
$13 for Museum members
$17 for non-members
Children younger than 1 year are free
Tickets for this annual sell-out event can be purchased at the Museum or by phone with a credit card at 414-390-KIDS (5437), ext. 289. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Hurry, space is limited!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
November 26
Bring the entire family to the Museum’s Scholastic Book Fair! A variety of children’s books, including new releases and beloved classics, will be available for purchase. Whether you are adding to your child’s library or are shopping for the holidays, give the gift of reading.
Please check back for information about a special members-only of the Scholastic Book Fair.
BEDTIME STORIES WITH MR. POTATO HEAD
November 26 from 6 - 9 p.m.
Put on your favorite pair of PJs and join MR. POTATO HEAD for adventures in reading during this special literacy-focused event for families. A pajama party (teddy bears and pillows optional!) wouldn’t be complete without pizza, and children will love participating in our interactive story times and creating their own book or journal. Build your home library by shopping at the Scholastic Book Fair and receive helpful tips for encouraging beginning and independent readers.
Tickets
$8 for Museum members
$10 for non-members
Children younger than 1 year are free
Tickets for this event can be purchased at the Museum or by phone with a credit card at 414-390-KIDS (5437), ext. 289. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
FOX 6 NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT
The third Thursday of every month, 5 - 8 p.m.
Once a month, the Museum offers a FREE evening of play! Enjoy free admission and a variety of special activities.
Please visit our Calendar or Upcoming Programs page for information about upcoming Neighborhood Nights.
Click here to go to the Calendar.
NEW YEAR'S EVE BREAKFAST WITH MR. POTATO HEAD
December 31 at 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Make your reservations early to ring in 2011 family-style, featuring breakfast with MR. POTATO HEAD! Enjoy a continental breakfast at the Museum from 7:30 - 8:45 a.m., and meet MR. POTATO HEAD - who will help ring in the new year. Participants will be able to create a festive hat and receive a noisemaker for the New Year’s Countdown Party from 9:30 -10 a.m.
Tickets
$7 for Museum members
$9 for non-members
Children younger than 1 year are free
Tickets for this special event can be purchased at the Museum or by phone with a credit card at 414-390-KIDS (5437), ext. 289. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Space is limited.
LITTLE SWEETHEART DANCE
February 12, 2011
Put on your party best and enjoy a special evening at the Museum’s annual family fundraiser, the Little Sweetheart Dance. More event and ticket information will be available in December. Please check back.
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Please call (414) 390-KIDS (5437), ext. 240, if you or your business are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event.
FAMILY FIREWORKS MEMBER & SUPPORTER EVENT
July 3
The Museum’s Board of Directors hosted our generous supporters and members on July 3, 2010, at our annual Family Fireworks event! Tickets included dinner, beverages and activities for the whole family, including the debut of our newest exhibit, The Real Estate Office presented by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.
Please check back for information about the 2011 event. We hope to see all of our wonderful members and supporters there!
Please click here to find out more about becoming a Museum member!
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The Museum offers free memberships for families in need. If you would like to sponsor a membership for a needy family click here.
If you are interested in receiving a free membership, please contact our Family Focus Membership Coordinator at (414) 390-KIDS (5437), ext. 271.
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