Gift Shops

Think Global - Shop Local at the Museum Marketplace and Haymarket

The Museum Marketplace, located on the ground floor of the Museum complex, features unique gifts and souvenirs gathered from around the world, and a large selection of educational toys and games for young explorers. Haymarket, located in the Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit on the first floor, is a turn-of-the-century candy shop.

Museum Marketplace
Monday-Sunday 10:00 - 5:00
Haymarket
Monday-Friday 10:00 - 3:00
Saturday-Sunday 10:00 - 4:00

Contact: (414) 278-2795

2009 Marketplace Promotions

Staff's Favorite Spring Merchandise
  • Souvenir Merchandise available for Museum Overnights. Overnight guests receive a 10% discount.

Youth Overnight T-shirts – $10.95 • Adult Overnight T-shirts – $14.95 • MPM Drawstring Bag – $3.95 • MPM Glow in the Dark Flashlight – $4.95 • MPM Patches – $3.50 • MPM Camera – $10.95

Shop the Museum Marketplace - your source for unique gifts.

Gifts for Gals: Women love jewelry, and you'll find great pieces at the Marketplace. Featured artisan Sandy Baker's talent for bringing together modern clean lines and elegance with artistry has kept her on the cutting edge of both fine and fashion jewelry design.

Gifts for Guys: The Marketplace stocks great gifts for the men in your life, too. Anchor Nautical Cufflinks by Kikkerland are nickel-plated and gift boxed. Height: 3/4 inch.

Graduation Gifts: Find a variety of graduation gifts, including an Albert Einstein glow-in-the-dark t-shirt that is perfect for your favorite brainiac.

Wedding Gifts: Select from our global merchandise supporting fair trade and artisans from around the world. One good choice for newlyweds is a Himalayan Ionic Salt Crystal Lamp — not only are they beautiful, but their glowing hues of orange promote calm and peaceful relaxation. Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps used as a night light are said to relieve stress and promote creativity.

Birthday Gifts: The Marketplace has gifts for all ages, especially kids! Remember playing Operation™ and removing the patient's bones? Well, now you can remove T. Rex bones with the Dino Xcavator. Test your prehistoric skills as you carefully remove bones from the dig site, but don’t touch the sides or the T.Rex will let out a mighty roar!

Museum Membership – the perfect gift for all occasions

Gift membership includes 12 months of FREE admission to the museum, discounts for purchases in the Museum Marketplace, a subscription to the member newsletter, and IMAX®/Planetarium tickets. Gift memberships are available at all membership levels and for all occasions. To purchase a gift membership, call (414) 278-6170 or go to the Membership Page.

Proceeds from purchases support the Milwaukee Public Museum's ongoing education and public programs, community outreach, research and award-winning exhibits.