Wednesdays through Mondays
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekend Members-only Hours
Saturdays and Sundays, 9-10 a.m.
Closed Dates
Tuesdays
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve - early closing at 3:00 p.m.
Christmas Day
The Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village exhibits will close for the day at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 23.
The Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium and Exploring Life on Earth exhibit will close for the day at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 29.
Milwaukee Public Museum will close for the day at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14.
Museum Café
Museum Café
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Coffee Kiosk
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Museum Café is currently open and offering a limited menu while our new operator sets up. 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.