He was educated in Milwaukee, San Francisco, and Rochester, New York schools. Dietz returned to Milwaukee and worked in various business endeavors before his election as justice of the peace in 1902.
Enjoy MPM’s three floors of exhibits, plus special programming free with admission. Please note MPM is closed Tuesdays.
Mounted Wisconsin mammals are also on display. In addition, visitors can explore the habitats of Wisconsin's Woodland Indians, and see excellent examples of porcupine quillwork, beadwork, weaving, and other crafts.
MPM is your resource for a safe viewing experience. Visit us or one of the below safe-viewing locations as the moon covers approximately 90% of the sun, clear skies permitting! We’ll have telescopes with special filters as well as eclipse glasses for $2 each (NOTE: Our eclipse viewing glasses are sold out). Cross your fingers for clear skies!
Educational activities will be available in the event of inclement or cloudy weather.
¡Celebremos juntos! Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with hands-on activities from Museum Educators, docents and volunteers, and presentations by community artists and performers. All offerings are included with daily admission.
Bundle up and visit us on Sunday, January 20 in downtown Milwaukee to view the lunar eclipse!
Planetarium Director Bob Bonadurer will have telescopes set up to view the heavenly show by the Green Clock at the intersection of Wells and James Lovell Streets. Clear skies only!
We offer great career opportunities for people all levels of training, experience, and education. We are a composition of diverse and talented staff working together as a team to offer our visitors the best possible experience in learning and enjoyment.
The Milwaukee Public Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Milwaukee Public Museum has a representative collection of Lacandon material culture, totaling 113 objects and numerous photographs. Peter Thornquist collected the majority of the artifacts while visiting a Lacandon village in Metzabok, Mexico in 1979. The items were collected with funds provided by the Friends of the Museum and the Milwaukee Public Museum. The collection contains information on dress as well as domestic and religious life, including many unique and perishable objects such as feather hair ornaments, seed necklaces, and photographs.