Wednesdays through Mondays
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members-Only Perk:
Early access on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9-10 a.m.
Closed Dates
Tuesdays
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve - early closing at 3 p.m.
Christmas Day
The Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium will close for the day at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 16.
The Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village exhibits will close for the day at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 8 and Friday, December 15.
Milwaukee Public Museum will be closed Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Museum Café
Museum Café
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Coffee Kiosk
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Museum Café is currently open. In addition to the items in our café, visitors are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy in our cafeteria.
Dome Theater Concessions
Fridays through Sundays
and Kohl's Thank You Thursdays
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gift Shops
The Museum Marketplace is open during Museum hours of operation.
The Haymarket Candy Store is currently closed.