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Our mission
The mission of the Milwaukee Art Museum is to connect people with art, each other, and the world. Without the contributions of our employees, volunteers, support groups, and others in our community, this would not be possible.
Docents
The Milwaukee Art Museum’s Docent Program brings together dedicated volunteers who are passionate about art, lifelong learning, and creating meaningful experiences for others. As members of the Museum’s Learning & Engagement Department, docents help visitors of all ages connect with art through guided conversations in the galleries, supporting the Museum’s vision to connect people with art, each other, and the world.
No formal education background is required! What matters most is a love of learning, an interest in engaging with people, and a desire to help others discover new ideas, perspectives, and stories. Through comprehensive training and ongoing learning, docents deepen their own understanding while inspiring curiosity in visitors from Milwaukee, neighboring communities, and around the world.
The Docent Program is a meaningful educational commitment. Participants complete one year of weekly training, held in the Museum’s galleries from September through June, with breaks for holidays. After completing the training program, docents commit to three years of service and lead at least 24 tours each year.
To participate in the program, docents must maintain an active Milwaukee Art Museum membership throughout their service. A variety of membership options are available, including discounted memberships for students and those who participate in WIC, FoodShare, BadgerCare, or Medicaid.
Interested in learning more? Contact us at docents@mam.org or call 414-224-3827.
Internships
Internships offer important opportunities to gain practical experience, build connections in the cultural heritage field, and learn more about the wide variety of skills and expertise required to preserve, exhibit, and interpret artwork.
To learn more about upcoming internship opportunities, please email internships@mam.org.
Volunteer opportunities
The Milwaukee Art Museum offers a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities that enrich the visitor experience. The Museum’s volunteer program is diverse and flexible, ranging from one-time special events to regular twice-monthly shifts.
Current volunteers
Make your own schedule! The volunteer program at the Milwaukee Art Museum uses a web-based scheduling system. Current volunteers may access Volgistics from home or at the Museum.
Log on to Volgistics, our volunteer management system, in order to:
- Sign up for shifts
- Check and update your schedule
- Read volunteer updates, including volunteer newsletters and special events
- Update your contact information
- View your service history
Need assistance with Volgistics? Check out this video tutorial.
Occasional volunteering
To learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities, please email volunteer@mam.org.
