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Cosmic Curiosities

“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.”
~ Helen Keller

Space Junk Reality

Cosmic Curiosities

“These late eclipses in the sun and moon portend no good to

Corporate Partnership Benefits

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Our virtual resources provide teachers and students with the opportunity to enrich their perspectives on many of the traditions, material culture, and belief systems of various North American Indian tribes.

Video Resources

Compare & Contrast Tour 

In this series of five videos, we’ll discuss the resources Native Americans used to survive in their environments.

Cosmic Curiosities

“If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a lot differently."
~ Bill Watterson, Comics Writer -- Calvin and Hobbes

When Dead Stars Collide

Last year, for the first time ever, gravitational waves were discovered.

MPM Giving Day

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Thank you to everyone for supporting the Milwaukee Public Museum during Giving Day 2026. Throughout the day, donors from across our city, state, and beyond showed remarkable generosity.

Women’s Work: The WPA Milwaukee Handicraft Project
By Jacqueline M. Schweitzer, Honorary Curator of American History