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Upcoming Events
Science on Tap
"Amphibian and Reptile Conservation in Wisconsin"
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Amphibians and reptiles are interesting components of Wisconsin's natural communities. Joshua M. Kapfer invites you to review some of the factors that impact these species in the Upper Midwest and learn more about the challenges these animals present.
Mystery at MPM: Family Edition
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Join us for a family version of our after-hours mystery caper! Solve a series of clues that will take you around all three exhibit floors, searching for objects that you have likely passed by without noticing. Recommended for children age 6 and up.
Father's Day
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Fathers and father figures enjoy FREE admission to MPM in celebration of Father's Day. Tickets can be reserved up to three weeks in advance by calling 414-278-2728 or purchased day-of at the Museum's ticket windows.
Member Mornings
Saturdays and Sundays
9-10 a.m.
Every weekend, MPM members enjoy early access to the entire Museum before it opens to the general public.
Juneteenth
Thursday, June 19, 2025
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join MPM Educators as they discuss Juneteenth's history in Milwaukee and highlight African and African American history throughout the Museum's exhibits. All programming co-developed in partnership with America's Black Holocaust Museum.
BioBlitz
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Connect with nature and chat with scientists during MPM's annual 24-hour biodiversity survey. Surveyors will be scouring the Aldo Leopold Foundation in Baraboo to identify species of plants and animals throughout the property's lush forests along the Wisconsin River. Join them on their quest or take part in nature-themed activities at base camp! FREE to the public.
Member Appreciation Celebration
July 1-31, 2025
Throughout July, MPM members enjoy special perks as a token of our appreciation, including drawings to win prizes, complimentary guest entry, and additional discounts.
Dino Days of Summer
July 7-25, 2025
Beat the heat when you travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs! Visit us for three weeks of positively prehistoric programming. Examine real fossils, think like a paleontologist, and test your di-knowledge through hands-on activities and special events.
Planetarium
Now Showing at the Daniel M. Soref Theater and Planetarium
Check out the Planetarium programs and giant films playing daily.
April 5, 2025 through June 12, 2025
| 10:15 a.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 11 a.m. | Cities of the Future |
| Noon | The Artistic Universe |
| 12:45 p.m. | Superpower Dogs |
| 2 p.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 2:45 p.m. | Cities of the Future |
| 3:45 p.m. | The Artistic Universe |
| 4:30 p.m. | Superpower Dogs |
Ongoing Programs and Initiatives
Kohl's Thank You Thursdays
First Thursday of every month
All visitors enjoy free admission to MPM thanks to generous support from Kohl's.
Science on Tap
Grab a brew (or root-brew!) and meet us at the Museum or online to listen to a lecture from some of the best minds in natural and cultural sciences. Lectures are scheduled every couple of months.
Docent Tours
Explore the hidden wonders of our exhibits and galleries with free half-hour docent tours every Saturday at 1 p.m.
Summer Connections
MPM's annual summer initiative provides free, educational programming and access to the Museum for K-8 students throughout Milwaukee in coordination with community partners.
Wisconsin Statewide Community Science Project
This community-based initiative seeks to make science accessible to a broader audience throughout Wisconsin, even nationally, so the public can feel trust towards science by participating directly in it. The data is then used for future research.
MPM Book Club
A volunteer-led monthly program that invites interested adults to join lively monthly discussions about nonfiction books of a scientific nature that relate to Museum exhibits, research, or programs.
360 Virtual Exhibit Tours
Native American Heritage
Black History Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
AANHPI Heritage Month