MAM Events

Museums on Us Sponsored by Bank of America
2026-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Thanks to Museums on Us ®, Bank of America cardholders receive free admission on the first full weekend of the month. Please review eligibility and terms prior to your visit.

Drop-In Tours: Architecture and Collection Highlights
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-17 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.

Museum Store: Member Double Discount Day
2026-05-07 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 20:00
In celebration of Member Month, shop with double your discount (20%) online and at the Museum Store every Thursday in May.

Member Preview Day + Celebration: “Currents 40: Widline Cadet”
2026-05-07 10:00 - 20:00
As a Member, enjoy early access to Currents 40: Widline Cadet in the Herzfeld Center for Photography and Media Arts. In her first museum solo exhibition in the United States, artist Widline Cadet debuts her project Seremoni Disparisyon (Ritual [Dis]Appearance) in full. Complete as of 2025, the ambitious series explores Black diasporic life and survival based on Cadet’s lived experience of emigrating from Haiti to the United States. Join us in the evening for a conversation between the artist and Kristen Gaylord, Herzfeld Curator of Photography and Media Arts.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

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10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Member-only exhibition access
5 p.m. | Live music, cash bar, and snacks for purchase in Windover Hall
6:15 p.m. | Opening Conversation in Lubar Auditorium
Widline Cadet and Kristen Gaylord, Herzfeld Curator of Photography and Media Arts. Seating for the conversation is first come, first served.
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Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-05-07 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-21 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.

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-05-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00
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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Special Edition Gallery Talk with Widline Cadet
2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00
Join Widline Cadet, featured artist of Currents 40: Widline Cadet, for a special guest gallery talk exploring her artistic practice and perspective within the context of the exhibition.
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.

Story Time in the Galleries
2026-05-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-16 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.

Slow Art Saturday: Gertrude Abercrombie
2026-05-09 10:30 - 11:30
Join us in the exhibition Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery to explore a single work of art in depth. This program is led by Amy Kirschke, Barbara Brown Lee Senior Director of Learning and Engagement, and 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.

Member Month Tour: New to the Collection
2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:00
Learn about artworks that are new to the Museum’s collection or on view for the first time on this Member-only tour led by a Museum docent. The tour will begin in Windhover Hall, near the Museum’s main entrance and admissions desks. Space is limited. RSVP at membership@mam.org or by calling 414-224-3284.
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Drop-In Tours: Bradley Wing of Modern Art
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00
Step into the reimagined Bradley Wing of Modern Art and see some of the most iconic works in the collection up close. On this docent-led tour, explore bold, groundbreaking art by artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, and Wassily Kandinsky, and discover how their ideas continue to shape the way we see the world today.

Creatives Night
2026-05-14 17:00 - 20:00
Spend an evening at the Milwaukee Art Museum connecting with fellow artists and creative professionals from across the region. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, exchange ideas, or simply feel inspired, this gathering is designed with you in mind. Enjoy live music, explore the galleries, and experience Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery and Currents 40: Widline Cadet through guided tours. Grab a drink from the cash bar, purchase snacks, and take in the energy of a creative community coming together in one place.
RSVP by May 7 to community@mam.org. The first 200 RSVPs will receive a complimentary drink ticket. Museum admission is pay-what-you-wish on Thursday nights from 4 to 8 p.m.

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5–8 p.m. | Live music in Windhover Hall
Cash bar with snacks for purchase
5:30–6:15 p.m. | Tour of Gertrude Abercrombie
6:15–6:30 p.m. | Remarks from Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director
6:45–7:30 p.m. | Tour of Widline Cadet

MAM After Dark: The Blue Room
2026-05-15 19:00 - 23:00
Slip into a late-night jazz lounge where cool sounds, low light, and after-hours energy transform the Museum into Milwaukee’s most atmospheric jazz destination. Inspired by Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery, the night leans into moody surrealism, intimate performances, and a sense of intrigue that lingers in every gallery. Let live jazz set the tone as you move through shadowy spaces filled with creative encounters—sketch a portrait, uncover hidden details in a gallery scavenger hunt, or create your own work alongside local artists. As the evening deepens, the vibe shifts from smoky lounge to late-night pulse, closing out with a DJ set that keeps the energy alive. Mysterious, immersive, and effortlessly cool—this is After Dark at its most atmospheric.
Dress the part for a night of moody elegance and late-night allure. Think classic jazz lounge meets surrealist edge—sleek silhouettes, dark tones, vintage glamour, and a touch of the unexpected. If it feels a little mysterious, a little bold, and effortlessly cool, you’re right on note.

Lineup
7–8 p.m. | Live music with Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Jazz Trio
7–8:30 p.m. | Live music in the galleries with Johann Albrecht
7–10:30 p.m. | Portrait drawing inspired by Gertrude Abercrombie
7–11 p.m. | Hands-on art experiences with local Milwaukee artists
7–11 p.m. | Gallery scavenger hunt adventure
7–11 p.m. | Life-size checkers and star gazing
7–11 p.m. | Surreal for Real photo opportunity
8–11 p.m. | Live music with Milwaukee Jazz Institute Trio
8:30–10:30 p.m. | Live music in the galleries with Cocktail Partners: Mark Waldoch and Alicia Rytlewski

Looking for a VIP experience? Elevate your night by becoming a Museum Member! Member exclusives include discounted tickets and access to a private lounge with Member only experiences and cocktail tastings from local Milwaukee cocktail bar.
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Member Month Tour: Wisconsin Art and Artists
2026-05-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a Members-only tour that explores Wisconsin history through artworks by artists from our state. This docent-led tour will begin in Windhover Hall, near the Museum’s main entrance and admissions desks. Space is limited. RSVP at membership@mam.org or by calling 414-224-3284.
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Gallery Talk: “Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery”
2026-05-22 12:00 - 13:00
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.
