Art in Bloom

Events
Illustration by Kate Kasper through the MIAD Lubar Innovation Center

Overview

  • Thursday–Sunday, April 3–6, 2025

  • Timed tickets are needed

Join us for the Milwaukee Art Museum’s celebration of spring and discover floral interpretations of favorite artworks in the galleries. This four-day event is overflowing with flowers, music, refreshments, shopping, art making, and even more special floral programs.

Buy specially priced tickets by becoming a Member! Join, renew, or upgrade online or call our membership team at 414-224-3284, Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Lineup

  • The Museum Café and Bloom Lounge are open during the event and offer themed food and beverages.

  • During event hours, shop the Museum Store’s special selection of floral-themed accessories, home decor, and more.

Plan ahead by exploring the floral-filled festivities happening each day.

Thursday, April 3

  • 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

9–10 a.m. Art Advocate ($250) level and above Members enjoy an hour of early access before the event opens to everyone. Benefactor ($3,000) level Members and above are invited to a private welcome reception with complimentary coffee, mimosas, and pastries.
10 a.m.–noon Watch the designers put the finishing touches on their art-inspired creations.
6 p.m. Applaud the Judges’ Choice Award winners when they are announced in Lubar Auditorium.
6–8 p.m. SOLD OUT! Enjoy the Petals and Pours wine tasting led by a local sommelier.

Friday, April 4

  • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

9–10 a.m. Art Advocate ($250) level and above Members enjoy an hour of early access before the event opens to everyone. Benefactor ($3,000) level Members and above are invited to a private welcome reception with complimentary coffee, mimosas, and pastries.
7–10 p.m. At the Floral Fashion Show, see wearable art and floral-inspired styles as the models walk the runway. Tickets are sold separately for this after-hours event.

See more information below.

Saturday, April 5

  • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

9–10 a.m. Art Advocate ($250) level and above Members enjoy an hour of early access before the event opens to everyone. Benefactor ($3,000) level Members and above are invited to a private welcome reception with complimentary coffee, mimosas, and pastries.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Stop in the Kohl’s Art Studio, open for creatives of all ages to make flower-inspired art.
7–11 p.m. Explore all of the floral installations after hours and dance the night away at the Bloom Bash! Tickets are sold separately for this after-hours event.

Sunday, April 6

  • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

9–10 a.m. Art Advocate ($250) level and above Members enjoy an hour of early access before the event opens to everyone. Benefactor ($3,000) level Members and above are invited to a private welcome reception with complimentary coffee, mimosas, and pastries.
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Stop in the Kohl’s Art Studio, open for creatives of all ages to make flower-inspired art.
11 a.m.–3 p.m. Meet Ginger Whimsy, a living floral statue, in Windhover Hall.
Adults $35/$10 Members
Member kids under 18 Free
Students, seniors, military, teachers $26
Kids 12 and under Free
Petals and Pours $35/$30 Members
Floral Fashion Show front row $250/$200 Members
Floral Fashion Show second row $190/$150 Members
Floral Fashion Show standing room $125/$100 Members
Bloom Bash general admission $35/$10 Members

Member perks

Join today and experience Art in Bloom with all the special perks offered to our Museum Members!

Benefits for all Members

  • First access to tickets during the presale from February 3 to 17
  • $10 tickets for Art in Bloom and specially priced tickets for the wine tasting, Floral Fashion Show, and Bloom Bash

Benefits for Art Advocate ($250) level and above

  • Early entry daily, 9–10 a.m., before the event opens to the public; timed tickets are needed

Patron ($800) level and above

  • Complimentary event admission for two; timed tickets are needed

Benefactor ($3,000) level and above

  • Private welcome reception daily, 9–10 a.m., with coffee, mimosas, and pastries; timed tickets are needed

Florists

414LORAL
Alfa Flower Shop
Alt’s
Bank of Flowers
Bayside Garden Center
Belle Fiori Ltd.
Bonnie White Flower Design
Da Vinci Rose Flower Co. LLC

Feisty Flowers
Fleur Elise
Flowers by Cammy
Flowers For Dreams
Garland Alliance
Ikebana International Milwaukee
Jaimer’s Floral
La Terre

La Tulipe Design Studio
Leigh Rice Design and Flower Co.
Linda Laake Designs
Locker’s Florist
Pocket & Posey
The Botanical Collective
The Fine Florals

The Flower Garden
Tulipomania European Flower Market
Unordinary Omen Floristry
Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse
Whitefish Bay Garden Club
Yer Flora
Zinndahlia Designs

Support

Supporting sponsor

  • MKE Mitchell International Airport logo

Contributing sponsor

  • Falk Ruvin Gallagher logo

Media sponsor

  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel logo