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Discover Something New with Each Visit

Go on an exhibit tour to learn fascinating facts about history and nature, test your MPM knowledge at Trivia Night, enjoy Saturday theme days with the family, and much more!

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Travel to the Tropics!

Explore two of the Museum's groundbreaking and immersive exhibits, Rainforest and the Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium, with live bug encounters, guided tours, trivia night, and more, May 7-June 6, as part of our next Greatest Hits celebration.

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Building the Future

Our new natural history museum, the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, will open in 2027 in downtown Milwaukee.

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Become a Member

MPM members enjoy FREE admission and exclusive access to special events.

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Inspiring the Next Generation

From field trips to outreach, MPM offers unique experiences and resources for students and teachers at the Museum, in the community and in the classroom.

Plan an event at MPM

Host an Event

The Museum is available to rent for weddings, holiday parties, and more!

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Exhibits

MPM has three and a half floors of immersive exhibits that take you back in time and around the world.

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Research & Collections

Find out more about the 4 million objects in our collection.

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