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Cosmic Curiosities

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”
- Carl Sagan, American Astronomer

Cosmic Curiosities

“I would rather be a superb meteor,

Cosmic Curiosities

“Nobody is bored when he is trying to make something
that is beautiful, or to discover something that is true.”
~ William Ralph Inge, American Author

A Grand Finale at Saturn

Who doesn’t love a cool image of Saturn and its rings?

Cosmic Curiosities

“It was one of those March days when the Sun shines hot and the wind blows cold:
When it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”
~Charles Dickens

Cosmic Curiosities

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”                                                               
- Gustave Flaubert, 19th-century French Novelist

TESS Triumphs

Cosmic Curiosities

“The universe has a history; this is probably the greatest discovery of our century.”
~ Hubert Reeves

Zombie Stars

A sort-of supernova—that’s a zombie star.

The Milwaukee Public Museum has one of the largest Tarahumara collections in the United States.

Comprising 376 items, the majority of the items were collected during the 1930s –- a time when European trends were just beginning to affect Tarahumara material culture. An exhibit in the Museum located on the third floor within the Middle America exhibit displays only a small amount of the total collection. This section provides a more comprehensive view of the Milwaukee Public Museum pieces.

MPM Inside Out

This spring, our most popular member event returns! Speak with the staff, researchers, students, and volunteers that keep MPM thriving during this exciting Museum-wide event.

Date and Time

Friday, April 17, 2026
6-9 p.m.

Cosmic Curiosities

“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.”
- Loren Eisley, American Anthropologist & Writer

Scary Stars

Stars seem serene. Their light appears steady and constant. Constellations stay the same year after year.