MAM Events

Drop-In Tours: Bradley Wing of Modern Art
2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
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.

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-05-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-14 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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Drop-In Tours: Architecture and Collection Highlights
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-14 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.

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-06-04 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-18 16:00 - 19:00
Spend a creative night together at the Museum this summer! Drop-in to the Kohl’s Art Studio Thursday nights between Memorial Day and Labor Day for hands-on art making inspired by the Museum’s collection and exhibitions.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Museum admission is pay-what-you-wish on Thursday nights from 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-06-04 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 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.

Performance: Present Music Presents Nathalie Joachim
2026-06-05 19:30 - 21:30
Join the Milwaukee Art Museum and Present Music for a concert that brings together the magic and artistry of Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World is a Mystery, Currents 40: Widline Cadet, and the Museum’s world-renowned Haitian art collection. Expand your experience of the exhibition and the Haitian collection through the music of composer, flutist, and vocalist, Nathalie Joachim, who will perform her piece Ki Moun ou ye, which explores her Haitian heritage.
Milwaukee Art Museum Members enjoy a 15% discount on Present Music tickets with the code PMMAM.
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About the performer
Nathalie Joachim is a Grammy-nominated Haitian-American performer and composer, praised as “a fresh and invigorating cross-cultural voice” (The Nation). Her work centers storytelling, human connection, and social advocacy. In 2025–26, she appears at Opera Philadelphia as composer-in-residence, presents her upcoming opera Le présent éternel at the Museum of Modern Art, and joins the New York Philharmonic for its Sound On series. Other engagements include Carnegie Hall, Juilliard, Princeton Sound Kitchen, and performances with DeCoda. Joachim’s landmark project Fanm d’Ayiti received a Grammy nomination, and her 2024 album Ki moun ou ye was released by Nonesuch and New Amsterdam Records. She is Assistant Professor of Composition at Princeton University.

Yoga at MAM
2026-06-06 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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Yoga at MAM
2026-06-06 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. Yoga at MAM is co-hosted and taught by Healium Hot Yoga.
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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Museums on Us Sponsored by Bank of America
2026-06-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 17:00
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.

Bilingual Story Time in the Galleries: Spanish
2026-06-06 10:30 - 11:00
Join us in the galleries for a special Story Time in Spanish facilitated by Betty Suárez of Aprende with Señora Betty. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. After reading the story together, create a drawing inspired by the story and artwork.
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.

Drop-In Tours: Wisconsin Art and Artists
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:00
Join a docent-led tour that brings together artists with deep ties to the state, offering a fresh look at its history, culture, and creative legacy. From iconic names like Georgia O’Keeffe to artists you may be discovering for the first time, each stop reveals a new perspective on Wisconsin’s story.

Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-06-11 16:00 - 20:00
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.

Lakefront Festival of Art
2026-06-12 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 17:00
Each year, the Museum grounds transform into a vibrant outdoor gallery featuring 145 juried artists from across the country, live music in the air, and food and drinks to enjoy along the way. It’s a celebration of art and creativity set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan.

Story Time in the Galleries
2026-06-13 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.

Member Preview Day: “Seeking Revelation: German Romantic Prints and Drawings”
2026-06-18 10:00 - 20:00
As a Member, enjoy early access to Seeking Revelation: German Romantic Prints and Drawings in the Bradley Family Gallery. Drawn from the Museum’s collection, Seeking Revelation explores how artists used drawing and printmaking to investigate some of life’s most enduring questions. Created during a period of social and political change, these works reflect a deep interest in nature, spirituality, and the search for meaning.
Join us at 12 p.m. for a Members-only tour that explores more than 80 prints and drawings from the Museum’s collection, including recent acquisitions and rarely displayed works. This tour, led by Nikki Otten, associate curator of prints and drawings, will begin in Windhover Hall near the Museum’s main entrance and admissions desks. Space is limited. RSVP for the tour at rsvp@mam.org or by calling 414-224-3259.
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