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Bison Hunt
The "Bison Hunt on Horseback" diorama portrays an event that was a regular part of life for the American Plains Indians. The bison hunt on horseback was common from the late 1700s until the late 1880s, when the commercial hunters had nearly exterminated the bison. This diorama is in the North American Indians wing on Second Floor. |
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Exploring Life on Earth
The "Exploring Life on Earth" exhibit explores biological diversity-the variety of life on Earth-and how it has changed over time. This exhibit is in the Herzfeld Hall of Science on First Floor. |
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Guatemalan Market
The "Antigua, Guatemala-The Public Market" diorama depicts Mayan Indian villagers of the southern highlands of Guatemala visiting the market for staple items such as beans, corn, chili peppers, coffee, rice and bananas. A moment from the mid-20th century is frozen in time-the women are depicted in traditional clothing rarely seen in present times due to the influence of the modern world on the Indians' culture. This diorama is in the Middle, Central and South America wing on Third Floor. |
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Hell Creek
In this life-size re-creation of a lowland forest floodplain, Tyrannosaurus rex feeds upon a dead three-horned Triceratops. A three small Dromaeosaurus dinosaur wait patiently nearby to scavenge its share. This dinosaur diorama portrays eastern Montana 66 million years ago. Milwaukee Public Museum scientists documented the plants and animals depicted in this diorama from their expeditions to the Hell Creek Formation in eastern Montana. This diorama is in the "Third Planet" exhibit on First Floor. |
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Hopi Abode
The Milwaukee Public Museum's Southwest Indian dioramas, also fondly called "The Hopi House," are part of the Museum's world-renowned style of experiential exhibits, which allow visitors to feel they are part of daily activities of the Indian culture including weaving and meal preparation. This diorama is in the North American Indians wing on Second Floor. |
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Third Planet
Dinosaurs-perhaps the all-time favorite attractions of Museum visitors-are found in the "Third Planet" exhibit, that explores the origins of life here on the third planet from the sun. Earth has been home to many life forms over the millions of years of its existence. This exhibit takes you on a journey through geologic time (measured in eras and periods) to see many of the life forms that have appeared and disappeared due to the forces that have changed the surface of the Earth over time. |
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Streets of Old Milwaukee
Experience the turn of the 19th century, when Milwaukee's atmosphere was that of exuberance and prosperity. The city's ornate "gingerbread" architecture, cream city brick, gas streetlights and plush interiors are recreated to capture the atmosphere of this period. The "Streets of Old Milwaukee" exhibit is on the First Floor. |
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Puelicher Butterfly Wing
Enter the amazing world of butterflies in the Milwaukee Public Museum's "Puelicher Butterfly Wing." Experience the magic of live butterflies in a setting that transports you to a year-round paradise. No matter what the season, the live butterfly garden offers a color explosion that features exotic butterflies from around the world. It's pure wonderment when-right before your eyes-butterflies wriggle out of their chrysalises. |
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