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The Milwaukee Public Museum’s ancient civilization collections and research resources include 60,000 objects from cultures around the globe.

These cultures include Sumeria, Rome, Egypt, Greece, and Aztalan, one of Wisconsin’s most important and extensive archaeological sites. Our virtual education resources are designed to support teachers and students in exploring many of these ancient civilizations in order to deepen their understanding and appreciation of different cultural beliefs and practices.

Cosmic Curiosities

“Zeus, the father of the Olympic Gods, turned mid-day into night,
hiding the light of the dazzling Sun; and sore fear came upon men.”
- Archilochus, writing of 648 BC total solar eclipse 

Moonstruck and Mesmerized

For September, we're looking at all things flora and fauna in Wisconsin!

This month's featured exhibit is our Second Floor's Wisconsin Woodlands. Understanding our state’s natural environment is both exciting and essential.

What is included in the birthday party package?
General admission for up to 15 guests, two hours of party room rental (with clean-up), Museum-themed photo stand-in cut-outs, a special gift for the birthday child, and your choice of a craft activity!

Are both adults and children counted toward the total number of guests?
Yes. We do require one adult for every six children in attendance.

Moccasins

In contrast to the stiff, rawhide sole of the Plains moccasin, the sole of the Woodland moccasin was soft, both sole and sides consisting of a single piece of deerskin with a seam up the back. Among all Woodland Indians, both sexes wore the same tribal style of moccasin, except for the Ho-Chunk, who had one type with a square front which was worn only by women.