MAM Events

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-04-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-02 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.

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Four-Four Foundation
Anonymous donor

Drop-In Tours: Architecture and Collection Highlights
2026-04-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-03 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.

First Stage at MAM: Spring Bugs
2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:00
In Honor of Dr. Alfred Bader
Join First Stage for an imaginative, hand-on exploration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Using your voice, body, and big imagination, you’ll act out the story together in this playful, interactive experience designed for young learners (ages 2–10). After the program, head into the European galleries to spot insects hidden in paintings from the Museum’s collection, then drop into the Kohl’s Art Studio to create your own mixed-media moving bug anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
This experience is free with Museum admission. Kids 12 and under are always free, thanks to an anonymous donor. This program celebrates the legacy of Dr. Alfred Bader (April 28, 1924–December 23, 2018), whose passion for art and community continues to inspire creativity at the Museum.

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Drop-In Tours: Celebrating Dr. Alfred Bader and the European Collection
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:00
In Honor of Dr. Alfred Bader
Celebrate the lasting impact of Dr. Alfred Bader, whose passion for European art helped shape one of the Museum’s most significant collections. This special drop-in program invites visitors into the galleries to explore exceptional works from the European Collection, acquired through Bader’s extraordinary generosity and lifelong commitment to collecting.
Along the way, discover how Dr. Bader strengthened the Museum’s European Collection and expanded access to historic works that continue to inspire today. Through close looking and conversation, this program highlights the stories behind the art, the collectors who championed it, and the enduring role of European art at MAM.
This program celebrates the legacy of Dr. Alfred Bader (April 28, 1924–December 23, 2018), whose passion for art and community continues to inspire creativity at the Museum.

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Used Book Sale
2026-04-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 17:00
Browse shelves of art and art history titles at this special used book sale from the Museum’s George Peckham Miller Art Research Library. Discover exhibition catalogues, rare finds, as well as select sale merchandise from the Museum Store. Every purchase supports the library’s book acquisition fund.
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.

Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-04-30 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 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.

Play Date with Art: Funky Fibers
2026-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
Join us in May as we build, bunch, and wrap our own fuzzy letters inspired by Robert Indiana’s artwork The American LOVE (1966 – 99). Explore the fun of fiber art as you practice your ABCs, 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

Member Swap Weekend
2026-05-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 17:00
Receive free general admission to Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and Milwaukee Public Museum when you show your Milwaukee Art Museum Member card. Please check each museum for hours.
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Yoga at MAM
2026-05-02 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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Member Month Tour: 20th- and 21st-Century Design
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00
Join a Member-only tour for a closer look at objects in the Museum’s 20th- and 21st-Century design collection. 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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Kohl’s Family Sundays: Imagine That!
2026-05-03 10:00 - 16:00
Where will your imagination take you on a fun-filled day at the Museum?
Meet local artists John Contreras, Lisa Floading, and Ellia Ana Hill and create magical artworks inspired by the feature exhibition Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World is a Mystery. Listen to jazz music (Abercrombie’s favorite!) and watch a performance by students from Indian Community School. See an exhibition of works by student artists from Woodlands School, Burleigh Elementary School, Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts, and Junior Docent School Program graduates.
This event is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission is always free for kids 12 and under, thanks to an anonymous donor. Tickets are available at the door or online.

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Museum Store: Member Double Discount Day
2026-05-07 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 + Opening Conversation: “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.

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10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Member-only exhibition access
4–8 p.m. | Thursday Nights at MAM
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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