“Never have I beheld any spectacle which…so forcibly taught the lesson of humility to man as a total eclipse of the Sun.”
~ James Fennimore Cooper, 19th century American writer
Last Thoughts before the Big American Eclipse
Tickets can be purchased online here. Please visit during the day indicated on your ticket.
Visitors are welcome to explore within Museum hours and visits are not limited to a specific duration.
Visit MPM for less this summer during the Sendik's Red Bag Weekend Deal! One weekend each month from June - August, individuals and families visiting the museum will receive $10 general admission. A great deal for everyone!
WHEN: June 25 and 26; July 23 and 24; August 20 and 21
COST: $10 per person*
*Cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers
Every year, millions of visitors travel by way of fins, flippers, and feet to see one of the seven wonders of the natural world: the Great Barrier Reef – a living treasure trove of biodiversity. There is still so much to learn, and knowledge is the key to understanding more about this living Eden. A thriving metropolis populated by a cast of characters straight out of an adventure novel – heroes, bad guys, sidekicks, lovers, and clowns – they’re all players in this vast underwater drama. Today, a new generation of reef guardians are committed to protecting this marine reserve, making a difference and sharing their knowledge of this extraordinary ecosystem, the beating heart of the reef. Learn how this amazing sanctuary has endured for thousands of years and will continue to do so far into the future.
Showing March 30 - September 26, 2019
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”
- Buddha
Two eclipses—one lunar, one solar—are on the horizon, literally—in both definitions of the word.
Museum Week returns!
Join us in celebrating Milwaukee’s museums January 18 through 26, 2020. From tours, talks, and programs to interesting exhibits, there is something exciting for everyone!
The Aztalan collection of the Milwaukee Public Museum is composed of over 3,600 archaeological artifacts primarily excavated and collected by Dr. Samuel A. Barrett in the field seasons of 1919, 1920, and 1932. This collection is the largest assemblage of cultural remains from a single North American archaeological site in the Milwaukee Public Museum.