Join us for a unique experience in Gromme Hall. These interactive, inquiry-based programs use guided presentations facilitated by museum experts to enable students’ use of critical thinking. Educators share little-known facts and “secrets” of artifacts within MPM’s collections, connecting them to the people, places and issues of today. Following the program we provide materials that support an open inquiry activity for select areas on the exhibit floors.
Programs can be “Teacher’s Choice.” With a reservation of 25 students, teachers can choose which program they’d like presented.
Requirements:
- minimum of 25 students per program – program may be shared with other groups, smaller groups can choose to join a “Teacher’s Choice” group that is already scheduled
- pre-registration and adherence to chaperone policy required
Age groups: Grades 3-8
Lesson Guides: Click on each topic title to open a printable lesson guide.
Cost: $3 in addition to Museum admission
People, Places and Stories of MPM
When: 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays - Fridays
A great introduction to MPM and what you’ll discover during your visit! Travel from the Streets of Old Milwaukee to amazing places around the globe. You will ice fish at the top of the world, visit the lion cub who once lived on the roof of the Museum, and take part in a virtual exploration of our green roof.
Mummies: Unwinding the Myths
When: 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays - Fridays
Take part in the step-by-step process of the ancient Egyptian art of mummification. Discover the keys to differentiating between the many types of mummies, including the museum’s own Egyptian and Peruvian mummies. Learn about other mummified remains you’ll find on exhibit.
Chat and Explore Series
When: 10:00 a.m. on select Thursdays, once per month
Museum experts share their work and research with students, take students on a virtual behind-the-scenes tour and chat with students during a Q&A segment. Join a Museum taxidermist, Egyptologist, fish scientist, or a different interesting staff member each week during these unique presentations. For more details, visit our Chat & Explore webpage »
Registration
Reservations: Call (414) 278-2714
Field Trip Call Center Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday
Programming Questions: Email us at curriculum@mpm.edu
We cannot accept reservations via email.