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Milwaukee Public Museum    

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The Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum was chartered in 1882 and …

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Mar 29, 2025
Fantastic museum experience! So much variety and so well organized! I loved the exhibits! When you see the section for Milwaukee through time, stop and notice the film through time on the trolly! Bui…Full review by 352trinag
Mar 5, 2025
One of the best museums I have ever visited. We took an Uber since we were visiting from out of town and our hotel was not downtown. We purchased our tickets online so entry was a breeze. The butterf…Full review by Matthew P
Dec 19, 2024
Lots of exhibits, lots to read. My family goes once a year and yes for the most part it is all the same every year, but they do a good job of bringing in a couple of new exhibits each year to keep i…Full review by dcoach52
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The Milwaukee Public Museum is a huge complex devoted to natural history and anthropology. It also houses an IMAX theater …
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The Milwaukee Public Museum contains over 4.5 million objects in its anthropology, zoology, history, and botany exhibits, among many oth…
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The Milwaukee Public Museum was chartered in 1882 and opened to the public in 1884; it is a non-profit organization operated by the Milwa…
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Facts

Established:1882
Located:800 West Wells Street
Owner:MPM, Inc.-
Visitors:446,000 (2023)
President:Dr. Ellen Censky
Type:Public museum

Questions & answers

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Can you take pictures specifically in the butterfly exhibit?
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Yes, I took a lot.
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can you bring in your own food/snacks and a backpack to carry them in? if so, is there a place to eat if you don't go to …
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can you bring in your own food/snacks and a backpack to carry them in? if so, is there a place to eat if you don't go to their cafe or coffee shop? thanks!
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There are benches in the exhibit area where yo can take a break but I don't think you can have food. You will have to come down and have your food at cafe/lunch area.
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I am visiting the area for business thought I might shop by how long do I need to see the exhibits?
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I am a museum person who reads all the information in the exhibits and can spend an entire day, but I would plan for a minimum of 3 hours.
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admission price?
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Adult 14 and older are $18.00 Children 5-13 are $14.00 Children under 5 are free
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Frequently asked questions

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Can I buy tickets online?
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Tickets can be purchased online here. Please visit during the day indicated on your ticket.
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You can visit this place with your friends and family members
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Visit on the first Thursday of the month for a few extra hours of exploring when the museum is open from 9 a. m
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The museum also offers fun events for small children to adults, including sci-fi movie fests and alien world exhibits
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Admission is free to residents of milwaukee county on mondays and to milwaukee county jurors at all times
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In addition to first Thursday free days, there are additional special free admission days
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To really make sense of what the spot offers its guests, you must see it with your own eyes
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Tickets start at $18 for adults, $12 for children ages 4 to 13, and $14 for seniors, students, and the military
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The place is loved for its planetarium and dome theatre which is a highlight for children
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One other highlight is the butterfly garden, where children and adults alike will be delighted to find a room full of live butterflies!
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Explore the two-story rain forest, and examine the levels of tropical life from the ground to the treetops
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Visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits, attend events at the museum, and access museum educational programs
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For more information about new exhibits and special events, visit the museum's website
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Besides the permanent exhibitions and other ones that are only temporary, the museum has a planetarium and imax room
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Butterflies fly free in their own enclosed habitat, and visitors can walk among them
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