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 (Open until 3 p.m.)
Christmas Day
The Exploring Life on Earth and Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium exhibits will close for the day at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28 and Friday, January 30.
Milwaukee Public Museum's exhibit floors will be closed for the day on Saturday, February 21 and Saturday, May 16.
The Third Floor Mezzanine (Pre-Columbian America) is permanently closed as part of the next phase of packing for our new museum. Take a virtual tour of the gallery here.
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
Saturdays, 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 open during the following hours:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Fridays: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Kohl's Thank You Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.