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Cosmic Curiosities

“Time comes into it. Say it. Say it.
The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.”
- Muriel Rukeyser, American Poet

Stories of the Aurora

Visit MPM during Kohl's Thank You Thursdays (KTYT)!

ALL visitors* (excluding groups) receive FREE access to the permanent exhibits of MPM on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

*Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission. 

Cosmic Curiosities

“We sometimes hear of things that can travel faster than light. Something called 'the speed of thought' is occasionally proffered. This is an exceptionally silly notion, especially since the speed of impulses through the neutrons in our brain is about the same as the speed of a donkey cart.”
- Carl Sagan

Real Pirates Educator Open House Events

*A special event for Educator Pass Holders only!  Not an Educator Pass Holder? It's easy and FREE to register!

Visit with Santa at the Milwaukee Public Museum!

You’ll enjoy cocoa and candy canes in a room set aside just for you. Don’t forget your camera to take memorable photos!

DATE AND TIME

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Noon – 2 p.m.

COST AND RESERVATIONS

This is a free event, exclusively for Sustainer-level members and above.

All reservations have been filled.

Cosmic Curiosities

“There is every reason to believe that Mars and other planets are inhabited. Why should the Earth be the only planet supporting human life? It is not singular in any other respect."
- Albert Einstein

The John J. Brander and Christine E. Rundblad Research Fellowship Program at the Milwaukee Public Museum seeks to stimulate fundamental research by scientists doing research on Wisconsin biodiversity or environmental issues, especially those that utilize and strengthen the natural science collections at MPM.

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Cosmic Curiosities

“If all fools could fly, the sun would be eclipsed forever.”
- Dutch Proverb