Thank you to everyone for supporting the Milwaukee Public Museum during Giving Day 2025.
Throughout the day, donors from across our city, state, and beyond showed incredible generosity. Together, we met the $25,000 donor match—and unlocked the full $300,000 match!
Best of all, we set a new record for MPM Giving Day. In total, we raised $623,650 in just one day from 459 donors – thank YOU for celebrating the amazing things we make possible at MPM!
Your support strengthens our communities, brings unique programs to life, and creates a memorable visitor experience passed down through generations. We hope everyone who gave on Giving Day feels especially proud of all we’ve accomplished.
Every donor has been entered for a chance to win one of these exclusive Museum experiences:
Tour of the Future Museum Site
Winner and guests will join a tour of the Future Museum site, learning and seeing how our new home is taking shape!
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
One-hour private tour for winner and up to five guests (minimum age of 10) of the History, Anthropology, and Zoology collections.
MPM Night at the Museum
Winner and guests will explore MPM after-hours on a guided flashlight tour of the exhibit floors.
Field Research with a MPM Scientist
Winner and guests accompany Jon Bertolas, supervisor of the Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium, on a nature survey to learn about habitat revitalization efforts happening right here in Milwaukee.
Museum to Yourself
Winner and guests receive a private hour in the Museum without any other visitors to explore the floors. Winner will also receive a 2-minute candy spree in the Haymarket Candy Store.
If you haven’t had a chance to make a gift and would like to, follow the link below or call 414-278-6170.
*Need not donate to win; send an email to parrj@mpm.edu for entry.