Museums and Educational Archives

Jun

5 Best Places to Travel at the Milwaukee Public Museum (2023)

June 13, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

Milwaukee With Kids is thrilled to partner with the Milwaukee Public Museum to spread the word about their exhibits and family-friendly offerings. Summer is upon us, and that means that many Milwaukee area parents are trying to plan unique, affordable adventures to experience with their kids. The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is your ticket to...

Apr

Milwaukee Public Museum: Must-See Exhibits & Pro Tips

April 14, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

Attention all explorers, adventurers, and curious minds: The Milwaukee Public Museum should be your next stop! It’s definitely one of our favorite Milwaukee museums for families. With exhibits that showcase everything from prehistoric creatures to ancient civilizations and the Streets of Old Milwaukee, this museum will be a hit with all ages. But with so...

Apr

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum: Best Exhibits, How To Get in Free, and More!

April 11, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

Parents of young children, we hear you! We know that finding fun and engaging activities for your little ones can be a challenge, especially during summer vacation when they’re out of school. That’s where the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in Milwaukee comes in. Photo from bbcmkids.org This interactive museum is the perfect solution for parents...

Mar

2 Selfie Museums in Milwaukee Your Kids Will Love (2023)

March 19, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

Milwaukee is a city that never fails to delight. One of the latest trends to hit the city is the rise of ‘selfie museums’ – interactive art installations that provide the perfect backdrop for capturing the ultimate Instagram-worthy shot. But these museums aren’t just for adults – they’re a hit with families and kids too!...

Mar

Hidden Gem: The Manfred Olson Planetarium at UWM (2024)

March 8, 2023Calie HerbstMuseums and Educational

Tucked away inside the Physics building on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus is a hidden gem for families around Milwaukee. It’s one of three must-visit planetariums around the city. The Manfred Olson Planetarium offers live, interactive programming for kids and families to learn more about the night sky and the cosmos. It’s equipped with a...

Feb

Now Open: Explore “Survival of the Slowest” at Milwaukee Public Museum

February 27, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

Sash the sloth hangs upside down at “Survival of the Slowest”. The Milwaukee Public Museum’s newest traveling exhibit opened February 11th, and we got a sneak peek for you. Survival of the Slowest fro Little Ray’s Nature Centres features 19 habitats with live animals and plants, including a two-toed sloth named Sash, a green iguana,...

Feb

10 Free Milwaukee Museums To Visit in 2024

February 12, 2023Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

Visiting Milwaukee museums is a great way to learn about the world around you with your kids, but it can be really expensive to purchase tickets for the whole family. The good news is that you can easily explore Milwaukee on a budget with these free museums and free admission days. I’ll show you nine...

Dec

New Exhibit for Kids Now Open at Harley Davidson Museum

December 19, 2022Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

A brand new exhibit called “My Papi Has a Motorcycle” / “Mi Papi Tiene una Moto” opened this weekend at the Harley-Davidson Museum. It’s the museums’ first-ever bilingual exhibit, based on the beloved children’s book of the same name. It shares the story of family bonds strengthened by the simple act of taking a joy...

Nov

Milwaukee Public Museum Honors Native American Heritage in November (2022)

November 3, 2022Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is celebrating the cultures, creativity and contributions of Indigenous peoples from around the state and the country with special events and programs throughout November for Native American Heritage Month (NAHM). Potawatomi Hotel and Casino is sponsoring all NAHM activities and promotions at MPM, including free admission for Wisconsin tribal members November...

Oct

Family Sunday at the Art Museum: Day of the Dead (2023)

October 21, 2022Calie HerbstALL, Museums and Educational

The Milwaukee Art Museum is bringing back its Family Sundays: Day of the Dead event again this year. It’s happening this Sunday, October 15th from 10-4. You can explore the colors and symbols of Day of the Dead, and learn about the holiday’s special traditions through a range of hands-on activities, from making paper flowers...

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