MAM Events

Gallery Talk: “Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery”
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Abert Family Associate Curator of American Art and the exhibition curator, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in the exhibition Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

Drop-In Tours: Celebrating Women Artists
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00
Celebrate women artists and their work. Join a Museum docent to explore artworks from the Museum’s collection by women artists. From historic pioneers to contemporary voices, discover works that challenge conventions, reflect our world, and speak to the experiences of women and girls.

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-03-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates
Drop in for family art-making activities inspired by the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. The studio project changes each month to highlight new mediums and techniques.
Access to the Kohl’s Art Studio is included with Museum admission, which is free for kids 12 and under. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.

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Drop-In Tours: Architecture and Collection Highlights
2026-03-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
Discover works in the collection and highlights about the Museum’s architecture during a one-hour tour with a Museum docent. Join the tour in Windhover Hall, near the Museum’s main entrance and admissions desks.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door and online.

Open with Special Hours: Spring Break Fun!
2026-03-31 10:00 - 17:00
Visit the Museum during special hours this spring break to explore the galleries, recharge in the café, and treat yourself in the store. Don’t forget, admission is always free for kids 12 and under, thanks to an anonymous donor.
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Spring Break Fun! Youth Zine Fest
2026-04-01 10:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-02 10:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-03 10:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-04 10:30 - 14:00
Meet in Windhover Hall at 10:30a.m. for a special Story Time in the Galleries with Dannette Justus of Just Us and Books. Then, head to the East End and work with local artist Laura Farahzad Mayer to create a zine inspired by the Museum and add a copy of your artwork to the collaborative library between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Drop in throughout the week to try a different material each day. On Friday, April 3, First Stage will join the fun with drop-in theater games between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.!
What is a zine? A zine is a handmade booklet typically created on a folded piece of copy paper so that additional copies can be easily made and shared. People often make zines to share their artwork, ideas, and stories.

Sponsored by
Four-Four Foundation
Anonymous donor

Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-04-02 16:00 - 20:00
Every Thursday night, meet up with friends for an artful evening together! Wander the galleries and ease into the weekend with live music and a bar in Windhover Hall.
Admission for Thursday Nights at MAM is pay-what-you-wish. A Museum ticket is needed to enter the exhibitions and collection galleries. Get yours at the admissions desk when you arrive—the amount you pay is up to you.

The Collector’s Canvas: A Look Inside the Wardrobe of Mrs. Peg Bradley
2026-04-02 18:15 - 19:15
Join us for a presentation by Amanda Cacich, Curator of the Mount Mary Fashion Archive, as she discusses how Mrs. Peg Bradley’s love of fashion and art were intertwined throughout her life. This program is presented in conjunction with Mount Mary University in honor of the reinstallation of the Bradley Collection.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Museum admission is pay-what-you-wish on Thursday nights from 4 to 8 p.m. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

Yoga at MAM
2026-04-04 08:00 - 09:00
Find your calm in this 60-minute yoga class amid the serenity of the Quadracci Pavilion and stunning views of Lake Michigan.
Class begins at 8 a.m. Arrive as early as 7 a.m. with your yoga mat to settle into the space before the class starts.
After class, extend your visit to the café and store, which open early, at 9 a.m. Parking is available in the Calatrava underground garage; enjoy a $5 rate when you exit before 10 a.m.
Online in advance, general admission tickets are $20 and Museum Member tickets are $10. At the door, tickets are $25 for general admission and $15 for Members. Not a Member? Join today!
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Story Time in the Galleries
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:00
Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you have seen and heard.
This event is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission for kids 12 and under is free. Tickets are available at the door or online.

Story Time in the Galleries: Spring Break Fun!
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:00
Join us in the galleries for a special Story Time in the Galleries with Dannette Justus of Just Us and Books. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you have seen and heard.
This event is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission for kids 12 and under is free. Tickets are available at the door or online.

Sponsored by
Four-Four Foundation
Anonymous donor

Free Day + Celebration: Local Legends
2026-04-09 10:00 - 20:00
In Honor of Dr. Alfred Bader
Join us for a free day celebrating local legends! Enjoy a full day of activities inspired by all of the Milwaukee gems who make our city the place to be, create, and thrive. Explore Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery, discover the newly installed Modern Wing, wander through the collection galleries, make art, enjoy live performances, and connect with the creative energy that makes this city one-of-a-kind.

Event lineup
10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Amal Azzam + art making
Ignite your imagination in two art-making zones. In the Kohl’s Art Studio, create an insect inspired by surprising creatures in European still life paintings. In the Milwaukee Room, join Amal Azzam, 2025 Milwaukee Artist of the Year recipient and co-founder of Fanana Banana, for a hands-on “Milwaukee in Arabic” workshop where you’ll learn to write “Milwaukee” in Arabic script, practice forming the flowing shapes of Arabic letters and discover how our city’s name appears in a different language. Along the way, participants will learn that Arabic is written from right to left and will create a finished piece to take home or add to a community wall. No prior experience or knowledge of Arabic is needed—all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Activity ends at 4 p.m.
10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Pop-up store
Shop a selection of goods from local vendors, including Our Memories Co., JKS Printworks, and illustrator Lauren Marvell. Browse handmade items, apparel, art, gifts, and other unique products while connecting with small businesses and creators from the community.
10:30–11:30 a.m. | Aaron Boyd + Babbling Babes story time and community gathering
Join us for a special story time with artist and illustrator Aaron Boyd, a 2025 Milwaukee Artist of the Year recipient, as he reads from his book Giving Good. After the reading, children will create drawings inspired by the story, and families will have the opportunity to build meaningful connections and community with other parents of children ages 5 and under. Copies of Giving Good will be available for purchase in the Museum Store, and a book signing with Aaron Boyd will take place afterwards.
10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Film screening
Watch the 30-minute-long documentary Alfred Bader: Legend: Art, Bible, Chemistry. Screenings begin at half past the hour.
12–7 p.m. | Community engagement fair
Meet several art organizations from across Milwaukee that carry forward the legacy and values of local legends like Dr. Alfred Bader.
1–2 p.m. | Performance
Enjoy a performance by The Amazing Grace Chorus, a community chorus made up of people living with dementia and their caregivers.
3–4 p.m. | Drop-in tour
Discover works in the collection that highlight Milwaukee’s local heroes, such as the Gertrude Abercrombie & Friends exhibition.
3–6 p.m. | Live DJ
Groove to music in Windhover Hall as DJ Homer Blow spins an upbeat soundtrack for your afternoon.
6–7 p.m. | Community Conversation: Belonging
Join us for our annual conversation on “Belonging.” Each year, we investigate the state of belonging—the joys and obstacles to feeling seen, welcomed, and in community. This year’s conversation will focus on the importance of having difficult conversations personally, professionally, and socially. What are the skills we need to have a dialogue across values, politics, and differences? What are the hard things to talk about, and how do we create parameters for having conversations where we collectively listen and honor each other’s humanity? How do we find the conversations that feel “worth it”? Join Jimmy Guitierrez (news reporter, WUWM), Angela Kingsawan (health worker and artist), Monique Liston (Founder, Joyful Militant and Chief Strategist, UBUNTU Research and Evaluation) and co-facilitators Adam Carr (organizer and artist), and Dr. Kantara Souffrant, Senior Director of Community Dialogue and Adult Programs, as we discuss the state of belonging in 2026 and how to have difficult conversations.
This program celebrates the legacy of Dr. Alfred Bader (April 28, 1924–December 23, 2018), whose passion for art and community continues to inspire creativity at the Museum.

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Play Date with Art: Magic Collage
2026-04-10 10:00 - 12:00
Make your own collage inspired by the mysterious work of Gertrude Abercrombie. Experience the magic of using stencils and layers to build your own world, then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. This monthly program is designed especially for visitors ages five and under (with an adult).
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Kids 12 and under always receive free admission, thanks to an anonymous donor. Tickets are available at the door or online.

Sponsored by
Four-Four Foundation
Anonymous donor
