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Plan your FINAL visit to Milwaukee Public Museum!

Our last day open in the current building is January 3, 2027. Don't miss your chance to make memories and experience the magic of the exhibits you know and love one more time. Below is everything you need to know to plan your final visit:

  • Tickets

    Purchase tickets at the Museum or book your tickets ahead of time online.

  • Hours

    Sundays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Mondays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Tuesdays: CLOSED
    Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Fridays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Please note: We are closing at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed all day on Thanksgiving and Christmas. More details.

    Members enjoy early access on Saturdays and Sundays from 9-10 a.m., as well as weekdays (closed Tuesdays) beginning December 21.

  • Special events

    Take part in hands-on activities, enjoy an after-hours holiday social, attend a cultural celebration, go on an exhibit tour, and more. Check out the calendar of upcoming events.

  • Exhibit deinstallations

    There's still plenty to see at the Museum; the majority of exhibits are just as you remember them! But ahead of MPM's move to the new Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, some dioramas or items have already been removed. View the list of notable deinstallations here.

  • Planetarium and dome theater shows

    Grab some popcorn, sit back, and relax, because it's Planetarium Palooza—a rotating lineup of the past 20 years' 20 greatest hits at the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium and Dome. Each Monday, the weekly schedule changes with new fan-favorite shows.

  • Gift shop

    Commemorate your favorite exhibits with Milwaukee Public Museum-branded souvenirs, apparel, and accessories before they're gone! Shop the Museum Marketplace onsite or online. Members receive 10% off their purchase.

  • Memberships

    It's not too late to become a Museum member. In fact, now is the BEST time to purchase or renew a one-year membership, because you'll have unlimited access to MPM during these exciting final weeks and continue to enjoy free admission and member perks at the NEW Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin for the remaining months on your membership. Lock in 2026 rates now.