Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-03-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-28 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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Story Time in the Galleries
2026-03-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-28 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

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.

Drop-In Tours: Celebrating Women Artists
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00, 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 Tours: Architecture and Collection Highlights
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-29 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
2026-03-19 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-26 16:00 - 20:00, 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.

President’s Circle Preview Celebration: “Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery”
2026-03-25 17:30 - 20:30
The Trustees of the Milwaukee Art Museum and Dr. Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director invite you to celebrate the beautiful, strange, and deeply personal world of Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery, in the first nationally touring retrospective of Abercrombie’s enigmatic paintings. Enjoy a special introduction to the exhibition led by Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Abert Family Associate Curator of American Art, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Sarah Humphreville, Lunder Curator of American Art, Colby College Museum of Art. The evening continues with a lively, jazz-age salon reminiscent of the soirées hosted by Gertrude Abercrombie herself, the “Queen of Chicago.”

Evening highlights
5:30 p.m. | Welcome cocktails in Windhover Hall
6:15 p.m. | Exhibition introduction in Lubar Auditorium
7:00 p.m. | Live music, artful hors d’ouvres, and signature drinks in Windhover Hall
Cocktail attire and valet parking
RSVP by Wednesday, March 12 at rsvp@mam.org or by calling us at 414-224-3259. Not a Partner level Member? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. Call the membership team at 414-224-3284. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery is co-organized by Carnegie Museum of Art and Colby College Museum of Art, and is curated by Eric Crosby, Henry J. Heinz II Director, Carnegie Museum of Art, and Vice President, Carnegie Museums, and Sarah Humphreville, Lunder Curator of American Art, Colby College Museum of Art, with Cynthia Stucki, curatorial assistant, Carnegie Museum of Art.

Member Preview Day + Celebration: “Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery”
2026-03-26 10:00 - 20:00
As a Member, you enjoy early access to Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery, the first nationally touring retrospective of the Abercrombie’s enigmatic paintings. In the evening, join us for live music and a cash bar in Windhover Hall before a special 6:15 p.m. conversation between Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Abert Family Associate Curator of American Art at the Milwaukee Art Museum, and Zack Wirsum, Senior Vice President and Head of Department, Post War and Contemporary Art at Freeman’s Auction.

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10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Member-only exhibition access
5 p.m. | Live music and cash bar with snacks available for purchase
6:15 p.m. | Opening talk in Lubar Auditorium. Seating is first come, first served.
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Not a Member? Join today for access to this and other exclusive events. Call the membership team at 414-224-3284. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.
Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery is co-organized by Carnegie Museum of Art and Colby College Museum of Art, and is curated by Eric Crosby, Henry J. Heinz II Director, Carnegie Museum of Art, and Vice President, Carnegie Museums, and Sarah Humphreville, Lunder Curator of American Art, Colby College Museum of Art, with Cynthia Stucki, curatorial assistant, Carnegie Museum of Art.

Play Date with Art: Spring Break Fun!
2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00
Join us over spring break to make your own portrait inspired by the work of Roy Lichtenstein. Explore patterns and create your own picture with lines, dots, and squiggles, then join in the sing-alongs at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.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

Gallery Talk: “Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery”
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00
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.

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
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

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 program is included with Museum admission and free for Members. Tickets are available at the door or online.
