SPARK!

Events

SPARK! is a new program for caregivers and loved ones suffering from beginning to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We are pleased to be one of ten Wisconsin museums awarded funding by the Helen Bader Foundation to create such programming.

SPARK! programs feature interactive exhibit experiences in a welcoming environment. Specially trained Museum educators engage participants in lively discussions, object handling and other multi-sensory activities. SPARK! programs also include opportunities to work with other community groups, including the Florentine Opera Company, local artists and the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre.

SPARK! Schedule

SPARK! programs last for one hour, and are followed by a half-hour coffee break hosted by volunteers to give participants and caregivers an opportunity to support and socialize.

Programs are offered on Sundays at 11am and 2pm.

January 15: The Tropical Rainforest
February 19: The Third Planet (Dinosaurs and Geology)
March 18: Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt
April 15: Pacific Island Cultures
May 20: Latin America Celebrations & Traditions
June 17: Native American Pow Wow
August 19: The Streets of Old Milwaukee
July 15: North America Wildlife
August 19: Animals in Art
September 16: The Streets of Old Milwaukee
October 21: History of the Milwaukee Public Museum
November 18: Artifacts from Asia

Registration

Registration must be received at least one day in advance of your selected program(s). To register, please call 414-278-2714. Pre-registration required.

To learn more, contact Dawn Koceja at Koceja@mpm.edu.

Thanks to the generous support of the Helen Bader Foundation, all SPARK! programs are free of charge.

Learn more about SPARK! programming and other partner Museums: Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
Special thanks to our partner institutions: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Florentine Opera.