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Natural history museums and extinct species have a long, intertwined history, and at the intersection lies the diorama.

Here at Milwaukee Public Museum, our renowned and immersive habitat dioramas have many different extinct or endangered species on display.

Below, we highlight 10 dioramas and how each relates to extinction stories.

Cosmic Curiosities

“Time is not measured by clocks, but by moments.”
~ Author unknown

Eclipse Reflections

The Power of Poison is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York.

On exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum March 2 – July 7, 2019.

Education Programs take your group on a 50-minute, guided adventure of a specific subject area. These hands-on, interactive experiences incorporate objects, displays and exhibits that support your classroom course of study and support specific Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.

Visiting MPM? Enhance your experience by working directly with a Museum Educator!  

For a two-hour period of your choice, an Educator will be available to join you in an exhibit relating to one of the topics below with a variety of hands-on materials and resources. They’ll help you explore the exhibit, talk about specific displays, and answer questions!

Cosmic Curiosities

"A total eclipse of the sun...is the most sublime and awe-i

Cosmic Curiosities

"A total eclipse of the Sun...is the most sublime and awe-inspiring sight that nature affords."
~ Isabel Martin Lewis, American Astronomer

Eclipse Saturdays

Preview and prepare for the big solar eclipse on August 21! Stop by the Planetarium on any of these three Saturdays: May 20, June 24, or July 29. We will have a host a fun events and activities, including: