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Explore the fens, forests, oak barrens, and meadows of Wisconsin, then visit the Birds of Wisconsin display with more than 75 mounted specimens of rare and common birds.

Mounted Wisconsin mammals are also on display. In addition, visitors can explore the habitats of Wisconsin's Woodland Indians, and see excellent examples of porcupine quillwork, beadwork, weaving, and other crafts.

Cosmic Curiosities

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

Eclipse Reflections

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.

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.