Events
- 12th Annual Food & Froth Fest
- No food or drink in the exhibit halls? Not on this night! Sip stout in the Streets of Old Milwaukee, devour hors d'oeuvres with the dinosaurs and rhumba in the rainforest during the 12th Annual Food & Froth Fest.
7:00pm to 10:00pm, February 20, 2010
- Archaeology Fair
- Talk to Greek warriors, discover ancient languages and hunt for giant elephants at the AIA-MPM Archaeology Fair. Free with Museum admission.
March 5, 2010 to March 6, 2010
Museum Lectures
- Luncheon Lecture Series
- Learn over lunch during our fascinating lecture series featuring topics ranging from Peregrine Falcons to the Underground Railroad. Luncheon Lectures begin with an optional docent-guided tour of the Museum to enhance the topic of the day.
October 13, 2009 to April 13, 2010
- Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible Lecture Series
- This eleven-lecture series features an international panel of speakers, each covering a different facet of the exhibition, from the application the Dead Sea Scrolls have on our understanding of modern biblical texts to interesting discoveries revealed by the use of new technologies.
January 23, 2010 to June 3, 2010
- Winter Camps
- Spend a day traveling the arctic, marching with Dr. King for Civil Rights, or exploring the science of mummies!
December 19, 2009 to February 15, 2010
- Museum Overnights
- During our exciting sleepovers, brave youngsters will explore the Museum through specially planned, staff-led activities, and attend a special IMAX® or Planetarium show. For scout groups and families with children ages 6-12. Overnights begin at 7pm on Friday evening and last until 8am the following morning.
October 23, 2009 to August 27, 2010
- Museum Storytelling
- Join Museum educators as they bring exhibits alive through legends, myths and other tales of different cultures. Museum Storytelling takes place on the first Friday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. FREE with admission.
September 4, 2009 to June 4, 2010