Raiders of the Lost Archaeology: Indiana Jones and the Curse of the Reel Excavators
Times: 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26; 9:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28
Cost: $7
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Mediterranean Oil Lamps
Introduction
The Mediterranean oil lamp collection at the Milwaukee Public Museum is the result of approximately 100 years of collecting with the first acquisition occurring in 1901 in the form of a donation from Elizabeth Plankinton, a prominent figure in the history of Milwaukee. Until 2001, the collection continued to grow through purchases, donations from 42 other donors, and excavations at the site of Tell Hadidi, Syria.
Anthropology Collections & Research
Some of the Milwaukee Public Museum's great collections are available online.
American Indian Cradles and Cradleboards - The Museum’s collection of cradles, cradleboards, and associated accoutrements includes nearly 200 items.
Enjoying the first band concert of the season at Lake Park
Enjoying the first band concert of the season at Lake Park, Saturday pm, June 26, 1909
Catalog Number
42580
Future Museum Update - October 2024 - Tower Crane Installation
On October 5, 2024, crews erected the tower crane on the Future Museum site, which will be used to lift and move heavy materials and machinery throughout the duration of construction.
Planetarium Newsletter - August 2018
Cosmic Curiosities
“I'll toss my coins in the fountain
Look for clovers in grassy lawns
Search for shooting stars in the night
Cross my fingers and dream on.”
- Tracy Chapman, American Singer
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