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. Admission is free, but we strongly recommend advance reservations.* Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed. The Milwaukee Public Museum, the largest natural history museum in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the region, provides a dynamic and stimulating environment for learning, with something to excite and challenge visitors with a diversity of interests.

Feztival of Trees is an annual event where individuals and families can come down to The Shrine Center and walk through a winter wonderland of decorated trees set up by sponsors. We are thankful for all of our sponsors and their contributions! Santa will be checking his list twice from Saturday, November 23rd through Saturday November 30th (except Thanksgiving Day). Bring your kids along so he knows what to leave under the tree. Kids 12 and under get in free!

Grab your magnifying glass and detective hat to follow a series of family-friendly clues that lead you through the twisting corridors and shadowy corners of the Museum’s exhibit halls. Get an extraordinary opportunity to get up close and personal with one (or two) of our rarely seen objects!