Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-02-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 1 more date | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
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
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-15 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.

Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-02-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-19 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.

Artist Talk: Karen Gunderson
2026-02-05 18:15 - 19:15
Join us for the next event in our Artist Talk series, featuring the contemporary American artist Karen Gunderson. Hear from Gunderson as she delves into her practice and talks about her work on view in Looking Forward: New Gifts of Art.
Seating for this event is first come, first served. Artist Talks are included with Museum admission and are free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.
The Artist Talk series welcomes emerging, mid-career, and established artists to share what it means to live creatively. Discussing motivation, medium, and technique, artists will reveal how and why their work expresses their emotions and ideas
Sponsored by
Milwaukee Art Museum’s Contemporary Art Society

Yoga at MAM
2026-02-07 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
2026-02-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-21 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

Drop-In Tours: Art by Artists of the African Diaspora
2026-02-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-21 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.

Event Showcase
2026-02-10 16:00 - 20:00
Discover what’s possible when you host your event at one of Milwaukee’s most iconic venues!
Join us for an exclusive showcase at the Milwaukee Art Museum and explore our stunning event spaces; perfect for weddings, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations. Meet top local vendors, sample curated bites, and experience inspired room setups that will spark your ideas for your next event. Our talented events team will be on hand to help you envision how your celebration can come to life at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
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Free Day + Celebration!
2026-02-12 10:00 - 20:00
Get ready for international love day. Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, Palentine’s Day, and love with us. Love of art. Love of culture. Love of history on this themed day focused on love in all shapes, sizes, and varieties.

Event lineup
Art making | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Ignite your imaginative side and celebrate community in two different art-making zones. In the Kohl’s Art Studio, create your own symbols and make a visionary drawing inspired by African American artist Lois Mailou Jones and her painting, Ascent of Ethiopia. In the Milwaukee Room, join artist Tia Richardson, author of Caring All Around Me, as she leads you through activities that use caring attitudes to turn negative messages into caring ones (activity ends at 4 p.m.).
JustUs and Books + Babbling Babes story time and community gathering | 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Gather to hear a story time with Danette Justus of JustUs and Books, create a drawing inspired by what you have seen and heard, and build meaningful connections and community with other parents of children ages 5 and under.
Film screening | 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Reconnect with the internationally beloved Haitian Art Collection, located in the heart of the Museum’s collection on the Mezzanine level.
Community engagement fair | Noon– 7 p.m.
Meet several Milwaukee organizations improving the lives of our communities, by promoting health, love, and well-being, and supporting Black-owned businesses.
Sound Bowl Healing | Noon–1 p.m.
Pause for a meditative and liberating experience with singing bowls led by Kristin Urban.
Live DJ | 1–7 p.m.
Groove to the music of DJ A-Biz (1–3 p.m.) and DJ DR!PSweat (4–7 p.m.) in Windhover Hall.
Drop-in tour | 3–4:00 p.m.
Discover artworks that shine a light on the beauty and joy of love in all its forms. Tours will be joined by an ASL interpreter.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

Play Date with Art: Small and Big
2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00
Make big things small and small things big with us during February’s Play Date with Art! Experience creativity on a new scale and learn about artists like Claes Oldenburg who turned everyday objects into monumental works of art. 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

Slow Art Saturday
2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:30
Explore a single work of art from the Museum’s collection in depth with Amy Kirschke, Barbara Brown Lee Senior Director of Learning and Engagement, during this program that encourages presence and promotes well-being.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.

Gallery Talk: “Looking Forward: New Gifts of Art”
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Abert Family Associate Curator of American Art, for an in-depth exploration of themes and highlights from the exhibition Looking Forward: New Gifts of Art.
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
2026-02-16 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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Exhibition Preview Luncheon
2026-02-17 11:30 - 13:30
Join Dr. Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director, and the Museum’s curators for a special luncheon as they present a sneak peak of the upcoming exhibitions opening at the Milwaukee Art Museum in the year ahead.
RSVP by Tuesday, February 3, at rsvp@mam.org or 414-224-3259. Not a Benefactor level Member? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. Call the membership team at 414-224-3284.

MAM After Dark: Hearts on Fire
2026-02-20 19:00 - 23:00
Turn up the heat at MAM After Dark: Hearts on Fire—a high-energy evening where expression meets the dance floor. Let the pulse of live salsa music spark your moves as the museum transforms into a vibrant celebration of art, rhythm, romance, and connection. New to salsa? We’ve got you covered with guided instruction to get you moving like a pro in no time. Between songs, wander the galleries, create your own work of art with local Artist Francesca Mason, and soak in the electric atmosphere—this is After Dark at its most fiery.
Looking for a VIP experience? Elevate your night by becoming a Museum Member! Members receive discounted tickets and access to a private lounge with Member only entertainment and experiences.
Dress to impress with bold colors and romantic flair. If it makes your heart race, it’s perfect for the night.

Event lineup
7–8 PM | Orquesta Ayala salsa band
7–11 PM | Art-making activity with artist Francesca Mason
7-11 PM | Live music with Evan Christian in Galleries
8–8:30 PM | Salsa dance performance and instruction
8:30–9:15 PM | Orquesta Ayala salsa band
9:15–9:45 PM | Salsa dance performance and instruction
10–11 PM | Late-night Latin rhythms with DJ Saffiro
Member exclusives include discounted tickets and access to a private lounge with photo booth, Member only cocktail specials, tastings and experiences.
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Advance tickets are $35 for general admission and $15 for Members. At the door, tickets are $40 for general admission and $20 for Members. Not a Member? Join today!

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