MAM Events

Mural Painting: Winter Break Fun!
2026-01-03 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-04 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join local artist Nyia Luna to learn painting techniques and add to collaborative murals created with drawings sourced from community members that represent joyful colors and peaceful days.
This event is included in Museum admission and free for Members. Museum admission is always free for kids 12 and under, thanks to an anonymous donor.
Sponsored by
Four-Four Foundation
Anonymous donor

Drop-In Tours: Architecture and Collection Highlights
2026-01-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-18 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.

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-01-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-19 10:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date
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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Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-01-08 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. This evening’s musical guest is Malik Johnson, presented in partnership with WPR’s Pint-Sized Concert series.
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.

WPR Pint-Sized Concerts at the Milwaukee Art Museum
2026-01-08 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for live classical music by Malik Johnson, presented by WPR! Enjoy an evening of timeless classics, reimagined pop favorites, and great company amidst the Museum’s iconic architecture, with a pop-up bar open before and during the performance. This unique celebration of art and music is brought to the community by WPR and the Museum as part of Thursday Nights at MAM, the Museum’s weekly evening of art, music, and pay-what-you-wish admission. Bring a friend or the whole family and celebrate local music while supporting two of Wisconsin’s cultural institutions.
Malik Johnson is a classically trained cellist, composer, and music producer based in Chicago and Milwaukee. Malik has worked with the Matt Jones Orchestra, which has opened the doors for him to appear on NPR’s Tiny Desk in 2017, record on John Legend’s Christmas album released in 2018, feature on Kirk Franklin’s Grammy award-winning album Long Live Love, and work with countless other professional and local recording artists. In Milwaukee, he recently wrote and produced the official theme song of the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum at his 2025 residency.

Play Date with Art: Strings and Things
2026-01-09 10:00 - 12:00
Join us in January to make your own fish inspired by nautical still lifes and port paintings in our European galleries. Celebrate the tradition of fishing, see what you can catch on your string, and learn what lives in Lake Michigan! 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

Story Time in the Galleries
2026-01-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-17 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.

Sponsored by
Four-Four Foundation
Anonymous donor

Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-01-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 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.

Member Mingle + Expert Series
2026-01-15 17:00 - 19:15
Gather with your fellow members in Windhover Hall for an evening of mingling and conversation in celebration of Peg Bradley’s extraordinary gift of modern and contemporary art and its long-lasting legacy at the Museum and in Milwaukee. Following the Member Mingle, hear from leading voices during an Expert Series that explores how philanthropy can transform the cultural landscape.
The Expert Series is presented in conjunction with the special exhibitions The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee and Looking Forward: New Gifts of Art, which highlight the transformative power of visionary giving in the arts. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

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5–6 p.m. Member Mingle in Windhover Hall
Cash bar with snacks for purchase; one complimentary beverage for Art Advocate Members and above
6:15-7:15 p.m. Expert Series in Lubar Auditorium
Seating is first come, first served.
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Expert Series: Philanthropy and the Arts Ecosystem
2026-01-15 18:15 - 19:15
What does the future of the arts look like—and who shapes it? Join us for a dynamic conversation that uncovers how philanthropy transforms the cultural landscape. Hear from leading voices as they explore the dynamics behind funding, the evolving role of institutions, and what it all means for the artists, organizations, and the communities at the heart of it.
This program is presented in conjunction with the special exhibitions The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee and Looking Forward: New Gifts of Art, which highlight the transformative power of visionary giving in the arts.
This drop-in program is included with Museum admission and free for Members. Tickets available at the door or online.
Sponsored by
Milwaukee Art Museum’s Contemporary Art Society

Canceled: Guest Gallery Talk: “The Bradley Collection of Modern Art”
2026-01-17 13:00 - 14:00
This event has been canceled.
Join Polly Morris, Executive Director of the Lynden Sculpture Garden, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in the exhibition The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee.
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.

Open with Special Hours
2026-01-19 10:00 - 17:00
Visit the Museum during special hours 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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Drop-In Tours: Art by Artists of the African Diaspora
2026-01-19 14:00 - 15:00
Take a closer look at artists of African heritage in the Museum’s collection. Through paintings and sculpture, explore connections between Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond.

CANCELED Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-01-23 10:00 - 16:00
This event is canceled due to inclement weather.
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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