After Hours

Art en Fleurs: "The World At Our Fingertips"

When: Public viewing and workshops: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 19; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21
Preview party: 5:30 – 9 p.m. Friday, July 19

Reservations: Reservations are required for the workshops and Friday night Preview Party.

IceCube Day

When:10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, April 22
Cost: Free!
Reservations: Reservations needed for the 7 p.m. lecture only. Please reserve tickets by calling (414) 278-2714.

Explore the science of the South Pole at IceCube Day! Meet real researchers who worked at the South Pole uncovering the mysteries of neutrinos, currently theorized to be the smallest particle in existence.

Friends of the Milwaukee Public Museum Gala

Aurora Health Care presents:
27th Annual Friends of the Milwaukee Public Museum Gala
Saturday, October 19, 2013

Learn how to become a Gala sponsor »

Behind the Scenes

Explore the floors that are usually “off limits” to visitors, and talk to the educators, artists, collections managers, and planetarium and theater staff members who work behind the scenes.

15th Annual Food & Froth Fest

7 – 10 p.m. February 16, 2013 
VIP Room opens at 5:30 p.m.

Milwaukee was once considered the beer capital of the world. Raise a glass to our city’s history — and sample its legacy — at the Milwaukee Public Museum’s 15th Annual Food & Froth Fest. Sample stout crafted halfway around the world, or pair a lager brewed across town with appetizers from a variety of area restaurants and caterers. You’ll also get a taste of Milwaukee’s great music scene through an exceptional line-up of local bands.

Romancing the Stars

This Valentine's Day, give that special someone the universe as the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum presents a special three-evening run of the Valentine's show Romancing the Stars.

Couples can embark on an out-of-this-world date at the Planetarium, complete with a romantic tour of the universe and a look at which star clusters are actually "constellations of love." A rose and chocolates will be given to each couple.

Run Time: 
45minutes

Museum Overnights

During MPM's exciting sleepovers, you'll experience the Museum under the cover of darkness. Get a deeper look into one of the Museum's great exhibits or the theme of the evening through hands-on activities with MPM educators. Catch a thrilling Planetarium show in our six-story dome theater, then guide your group through exhibits on a flashlight exploration. Finally, you'll be ready to "bed-down" for a night of rest in select exhibit areas.

PM@MPM - Under the Stars

8 – 11 p.m. Friday, August 24
Tickets: $12, $10 for museum members. Available now at (414) 278-2728 or at the door.
Must be 21+ to attend.