MAM Events

Artist Talk: Willie Cole
2026-02-26 18:15 - 19:15 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join us for the next event in our Artist Talk series, featuring the dynamic American sculptor, printmaker, designer, perceptual engineer, and visual artist Willie Cole. In this compelling talk, Cole will share how he transforms everyday found objects into powerful works of art, drawing inspiration from traditional African imagery and cultural references.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is 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.
Program sponsors
Milwaukee Art Museum’s African American Art Alliance

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-02-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 and 3 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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Story Time in the Galleries
2026-02-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-21 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
2026-02-28 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.

Drop-In Tours: Architecture and Collection Highlights
2026-03-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-15 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.

Coffee with the Director
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:00
Meet Dr. Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director, and learn more about her vision for the Museum’s exciting next chapter.
RSVP by Tuesday, February 19, 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.

Image: Photo by Kat Schleicher

Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-03-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 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.

Yoga at MAM
2026-03-07 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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Drop-In Tours: Celebrating Women Artists
2026-03-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-14 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.

Play Date with Art: Clay Creatures
2026-03-13 10:00 - 12:00
This month at Play Date with Art, explore the possibilities of clay and make your own creature inspired by sculptures in our folk and self-taught art collection. Experience the fun of pushing and pressing to form shapes and textures. 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
2026-03-14 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.
