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929 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-390-KIDS (5437)
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| Hours and Fees: |
| Monday-Saturday | 9am - 5pm | | Sunday | Noon - 5pm |
| See calendar for special hours. |
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| Adults & children age 1 and older |
$7.50 |
| Seniors (age 55 and older) |
$6.50 |
| Children younger than 1 year |
FREE |
| Members |
FREE |
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Special Happenings
Music and Me
January 31, February 14 & 28, March 13 & 27, and April 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2 - 5. Play instruments to explore sounds, try musical storytelling to foster language skills, and move to musical beats to develop coordination in this interactive program that highlights musical concepts that promote development.
Black History Month
February
• Create art based on African-American artists all month in the Artist’s Studio
• Jump into an African Dance class in the Dance Studio on February 3 & 17 at 11:30 a.m.
• Try traditional games and songs with African-American roots February 8 at 2 p.m.
• Enjoy an interactive story time celebrating important contributions from well-known African Americans on February 21 at 2 p.m.
African Dance
February 3 & 17, March 2 & 16, and April 6 & 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Age 2 and older. Bring on the beat and move your feet! Join Museum staff and learn a few basic African dance movements and cultural facts in the Museum’s Dance Studio. Kids will learn the importance of trying new things and practicing an active lifestyle.
Money Minders sponsored by WaterStone Bank
February 6 & 27, March 12 & 26, and April 2 & 30 at 1 p.m.
Age 4 and older. Children will enjoy money-related stories and games, practice making financial choices and use play money. Parents learn how to develop their child’s financial vocabulary, establish good financial habits early on, and encourage thinking about earning, saving, spending and philanthropy.
Open Art Studio
February 7 and April 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Experiment with the process and fun of creating art! Try different art techniques including watercolors, pastels, clay, beads and more.
Story Time Yoga
February 7 & 21, March 6 & 20, and April 3 & 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Get moving with Minda Devorkin, local author and youth yoga teacher! Children experience different ways to move their bodies and use their minds when they share fun and playful stories while learning yoga. Space is limited and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis for general visitors. Please sign up at the Information Desk on the day of the program.
Music Makers
February 10 at 11 a.m.
Ages 2 - 5. Sing, listen, play rhythm instruments and move to music with staff from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Children develop motor, listening and sequencing skills as well as learn to take turns, share, concentrate and develop an appreciation for music.
Valentine’s Day
February 14
Celebrate the special people in your life! Create a paper valentine in the Artist’s Studio and join in a story time at 2 p.m. about caring, sharing and friendship.
US BANK & FOX 6 NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT
sponsored by:
February 16 from 5 - 8 p.m
Enjoy FREE Admission from 5 - 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month, courtesy of US Bank and FOX 6, and join the following free programs:
Art Central!
from 5 - 8 p.m.
Age 3 and older. Join Museum educators and professional artists from Walker’s Point Center for the Arts to create unique pieces of visual art to take home and add to a collaborative work for display in the Museum.
Art Central! is supported in part by a grant from the City of Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin, and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund.
Ever Wonder? Sponsored by Brady Corporation Foundation
6:30 p.m.
Age 3 and older. Do you ever wonder how contraptions work, how things are made, or what types of cool tools can help solve problems? Try simple hands-on experiments to train your brain to tackle beginning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts.
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Presidents’ Day
February 20
Learn about the presidency past and present at a 10 a.m. story time, and create your own pretend presidential portrait in the Artist’s Studio.
“The Three Little Pigs”
February 20 at noon & 1 p.m.
Age 3 and older. Enjoy the Florentine Opera Company’s 45-minute performance of the tale of the three little pigs featuring music from one of Mozart’s most beloved operas.
“Wizard of Oz”
February 25 at 1 p.m.
Age 3 and older. Sneak a peek at Milwaukee Youth Theatre’s version of the wonderful world of Oz and be swept away to a magical land and visit with Dorothy, Toto, the Lion, Tin Woodsman, Scarecrow, Glenda the Good Witch and, of course, the Wizard.
Healthy Moves, Healthy Meals
February 27, March 12, and April 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Play games with active challenges that highlight good nutrition, safety rules and gear, personal care routines, and the need to stay active and physically fit by making good choices.
Puppet Play
March 6 at 11:30 a.m.
Young children develop social skills by participating in interactive stories, songs and puppet shows. Adults learn how to use these activities to stimulate language development.
Betty’s Broadway
March 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Age 4 and older. Children will rehearse and perform a short theatrical scene for parents and peers! Using costumes, props and scripts, children learn stage terms while developing creativity, imagination and literacy skills through performance.
US BANK & FOX 6 NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT
sponsored by:
March 15 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Enjoy FREE Admission from 5 - 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month, courtesy of US Bank and FOX 6, and join the following free programs:
Art Central!
5 - 8 p.m.
Age 3 and older. Join Museum educators and professional artists from Walker’s Point Center for the Arts to create unique pieces of visual art to take home and add to a collaborative work for display in the Museum.
Art Central! is supported in part by a grant from the City of Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin, and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund.
Trinity Academy of Irish Dance
March 17 at 1 & 1:30 p.m.
See traditional Irish dance and marvel at the intricate steps of talented young performers. These two 20-minute programs demonstrate the Academy’s goals of developing self-confidence, teaching cultural and life lessons, and promoting Irish dance forms and styles.
Milwaukee Children’s Choir
March 18 at 2 & 2:30 p.m.
Age 3 and older. The Prelude Choir, the youngest voices in the Milwaukee Children’s Choir, will sing a variety of playful children’s choral music and traditional folk songs.
Welcome Spring!
March 20 at 2 p.m.
Warm up to a new season. Listen to sunny stories, experiment with wind and construct a small paper kite to fly.
Naomi’s Music Together
March 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Age 5 and younger. Play instruments, chant rhythms and move to music during this 30-minute class with Naomi Bodine, a teacher trained in the Music Together® program. This national program is known for its developmentally appropriate research-based curriculum. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Information Desk on the day of the program.
“Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly”
April 2, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Worm, Spider, and Fly as they explore the life of a young bug through Story Drama with First Stage! Children will imagine, enact, and reflect through dramatic play that emphasizes life skills through stage skills. Use your body, voice, and imagination to have a “squiggly, squirmy, slimy, germy” good time!
Snapdragon Seeds
April 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Join musician Steve Sanders in an upbeat, fun and educational music program featuring original songs and twists on traditional tunes that teach the concepts of rhyme, pattern, synonym and sentence structure.
Spring Break Fun: Road Trip America!
April 9 – 13, programs at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Move to the music across America! Find adventure through stories, music and movement activities that highlight geography, history and fun facts from coast to coast. Each program will focus on a different region of the United States.
US BANK & FOX 6 NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT
sponsored by:
April 19 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Enjoy FREE Admission from 5 - 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month, courtesy of US Bank and FOX 6, and join the following free programs:
Art Central!
January 19, February 16, March 15, and April 19 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Age 3 and older. Join Museum educators and professional artists from Walker’s Point Center for the Arts to create unique pieces of visual art to take home and add to a collaborative work for display in the Museum.
Art Central! is supported in part by a grant from the City of Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin, and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund.
Ever Wonder? Sponsored by Brady
Corporation Foundation
February 16 and April 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Age 3 and older. Do you ever wonder how contraptions work, how things are made, or what types of cool tools can help solve problems? Try simple hands-on experiments to train your brain to tackle beginning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts.
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Early Earth Day!
April 20
Celebrate our world! Create a mini-sculpture from recycled materials throughout the day in the Artist’s Studio, and enjoy an interactive environment-themed story time at 10:30 a.m. Join us at 1 p.m. for Milwaukee Film’s special Earth Day showing of “Mia and the Migoo,” an animated film with an eco-friendly message that screened last fall as part of the Milwaukee Children’s Film Festival.
“Peter Pan”
April 28 at 1 p.m.
Peter, Tinkerbell and the Darling children soar to Neverland for escapades with the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and the infamous Captain Hook. Join the Milwaukee Ballet for a sneak peek at this classic children’s tale and join the adventure.
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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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