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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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Discover old time frights and festive fall sights in the Streets of Old Milwaukee, now-November 1!
10/01/2026
It's Thank You Thursday! Visit to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us. Admission to MPM today is FREE, thanks to generous support from Kohl's Cares.
mpm.edu/ktyt
Join us on Monday, October 12, as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with several special dance performances!
México Indígena, 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Enjoy Indigenous dance and drum rhythms native to the Mexica (commonly referred to as Aztecs), with performers dressed in vibrant feather headdresses and traditional regalia.
Powwow Drumming and Dancing, 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy the powerful sounds of Native American drumming and singing accompanied by dancers in beautiful regalia, showcasing a variety of powwow dance styles.
09/29/2026
Tomorrow (Wednesday, September 30) is the last day to take advantage of our September special: Walkup Wednesdays! Tickets are just $15 on Wednesdays in September when purchased in-person between 3-5 p.m. Enjoy a quiet visit to the Museum at a great price!
09/28/2026
Want to learn how to salsa dance? Combining Cultures Dance Co. will be offering free lessons + performing Afro-Latin and Caribbean rhythms for visitors at the Museum during our Celebracion Latina event, Saturday, October 10.
09/25/2026
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with hands-on activities at MPM during Thank You Thursday, 10/1! Admission to MPM will be FREE, thanks to Kohl's Cares.
mpm.edu/ktyt
09/25/2026
Indulge your morbid curiosity this spooky season with a guided one-hour tour through our dark exhibit halls to learn about the causes, practices, beliefs, and unexpected stories of death from different cultures around the world and throughout history.
This is an 18+ event.
Tickets $10/person: https://mpm.ticketapp.org/portal/product/138
What's on tap during our FINAL THREE MONTHS OPEN?! So much! Check it out and plan your visit today. You won't want to miss this epic conclusion to our last year open!
• Now-Nov. 1: Halloween in the Streets
• October 10: Celebración Latina
• October 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day
• October 17: Streets Alive!
• October 22 & 29: Streets Alive! at Night: Halloween Edition
• October 24 & 25: Halloween Hauntings
• November 1-January 3: Planetarium Palooza
• November 1: Isabel Bader Community Free Day and Native American Heritage Month Kickoff
• November 21: 3 Rivers Powwow
• November 23-January 3: Deck the Streets and Village
• December 10 & 17: Streets Alive! at Night: Holiday Edition
• December 12: European Village Alive!
09/22/2026
Looking for a quieter time to enjoy the Museum? Take advantage of our September special: Walkup Wednesdays. Tickets are just $15 on Wednesdays when purchased in-person between 3-5 p.m.
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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 |