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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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Special Happenings
Music Makers
September 3 at 10 a.m.
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. Ages 2 - 5.
Open Art Studio
September 3, October 22, November 5, December 3 at 2 p.m.
Experiment with the process and fun of creating art! Try different art techniques including watercolors, pastels, clay, beads and more. Making a mess is part of the fun; please wear appropriate clothing.
Money Minders sponsored by WaterStone Bank
September 7 & 28, October 12 & 26, November 9 & 23 and December 7 & 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy money-related stories and games, practice making financial choices and use play money to “purchase” a light snack. Parents learn how to develop their child’s financial vocabulary, establish good financial habits early on, and encourage thinking about earning, saving and philanthropy. Age 4 and older.
African Dance
September 9, October 21, November 11 and December 9 at 11:30 a.m.
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. Age 2 and older.
Kohl’s Healthy Kids: Meet the Experts
September 10 & 24, October 1 & 15, November 12 & 19 and December 3 & 17 at 11:30 a.m.
Join Children’s Health Education Center staff as they teach children healthy habits through an engaging story. During the story children will move their bodies like animals, learn the importance of bike helmets, focus on the effect of “go” and “whoa” foods on their bodies, and learn to fight germs through hand washing and teeth brushing. Ages 3 – 12.
Grandparents Day
September 12
Celebrate Grandparents Day! Grandparents receive FREE admission to the Museum. Children can create cards and decorative magnets for the special people in their lives.
Earth Matters!
September 14, October 5 and November 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Children will learn about earth systems and everyday earth-friendly actions through stories and games. Meet a friendly mystery creature, handle natural materials, and make a recycled craft to take home. Age 3 and older.
Puppet Play
September 14, October 5, November 30 and December 14 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.
FOX 6 Neighborhood Night
September 16 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Enjoy FREE admission and special programs for the whole family!
Awesome Art
5 - 8 p.m.
Join Museum educators and professional artists from Danceworks to create unique pieces of visual art inspired by dance movements and styles. Make an art piece to take home and add to a collaborative work for display in the Museum. See a new collaborative art piece display on September 16 & December 16. Age 3 and older.
Awesome Art is supported in part by a grant from the Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund and Target.
Ever Wonder?
6:30 p.m.
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. Age 3 and older. Sponsored by Brady Corporation Foundation.
Ready Wisconsin Trivia Challenge Game
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
September is Wisconsin Preparedness Month. Play a family-friendly trivia game with staff from Wisconsin Emergency Management and learn how to create a family emergency plan and emergency kits.
Kohl’s Healthy Kids: It’s How You Play the Game
September 17, October 22, November 5 and December 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Learn the importance of staying safe and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Join a team and work together to play games with exciting questions and 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. Ages 3 - 12.
Music and Me
September 21, October 19, November 16 and December 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Play rhythm instruments, listen to a variety of music, sing new and familiar songs and move to a musical beat. Explore basic musical concepts and find out the benefits of music for children in this interactive program. Age 5 and younger.
Betty's Broadway
October 15 at 2 p.m.
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. Age 4 and older.
FOX 6 Neighborhood Night
October 21 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Enjoy FREE admission and special programs for the whole family!
Awesome Art
5 - 8 p.m.
Join Museum educators and professional artists from Danceworks to create unique pieces of visual art inspired by dance movements and styles. Make an art piece to take home and add to a collaborative work for display in the Museum. See a new collaborative art piece display on September 16 & December 16. Age 3 and older.
Awesome Art is supported in part by a grant from the Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund and Target.
Visual Arts for All
November 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Try an art experience that enhances fine and gross motor skills in children, offers adaptive tools and sensory integration strategies for children with a variety of capabilities. Resource materials and body-awareness information are provided.
FOX 6 Neighborhood Night
November 18 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Enjoy FREE admission and special programs for the whole family!
Awesome Art
5 - 8 p.m.
Join Museum educators and professional artists from Danceworks to create unique pieces of visual art inspired by dance movements and styles. Make an art piece to take home and add to a collaborative work for display in the Museum. See a new collaborative art piece display on September 16 & December 16. Age 3 and older.
Awesome Art is supported in part by a grant from the Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund and Target.
Ever Wonder?
6:30 p.m.
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. Age 3 and older. Sponsored by Brady Corporation Foundation.
Milwaukee Public Library and Gingerbread Jamboree
6 p.m.
Run, run as fast as you can to a gingerbread story time with the Milwaukee Public Library. Explore early literacy skills, sing silly songs and roll out some dough to make your own gingerbread man.
MR. POTATO HEAD Reading Adventures
November 26 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Reading can take you anywhere! Travel with MR. POTATO HEAD to outer space, under the sea, on a safari, and on an archaeological dig during a special reading time where the story comes to life through fun props and group interaction. Then, visit the Artist’s Studio to create a reading adventure passport.
FOX 6 Neighborhood Night
December 16 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Enjoy FREE admission and special programs for the whole family!
Awesome Art
5 - 8 p.m.
Join Museum educators and professional artists from Danceworks to create unique pieces of visual art inspired by dance movements and styles. Make an art piece to take home and add to a collaborative work for display in the Museum. See a new collaborative art piece display on September 16 & December 16. Age 3 and older.
Awesome Art is supported in part by a grant from the Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund and Target.
Ever Wonder?
6:30 p.m.
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. Age 3 and older. Sponsored by Brady Corporation Foundation.
Naomi’s Music Together
December 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Play instruments, chant rhythms and move to music during this 45-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. Age 5 and younger.
Winter Break – Science Explorers
December 27 – December 31 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Join MR. POTATO HEAD in his expeditions around the world – and beyond! Become a member of his scientific team as you make observations, decipher clues, and make discoveries through simple science experiments.
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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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