MAM Events

Haberman Local Luminaries
2026-12-03 18:15 - 19:15 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Engage with notable local voices from the community in the Herzfeld Center for Photography and Media Arts as they share reflections on Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission. On Thursday nights from 4 to 8 p.m., admission is pay-what-you-wish at the door, while tickets purchased online in advance are full price. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

Yoga at MAM
2026-12-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2027-01-02 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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Museums on Us Sponsored by Bank of America
2026-12-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-06 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.

Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-12-10 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-17 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-24 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-31 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.

Gallery Talk: “Beneath the Surface”
2026-12-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join Kristen Gaylord, Herzfeld Curator of Photography and Media Arts, for a one-hour exploration of mining, photography, and the complex relationship between them along with other themes and topics in the exhibition Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography.
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.

MAM After Dark: Sparkle & Shine
2026-12-11 19:00 - 23:00
End the year in style with a festive, dress-up celebration full of music, cocktails, and holiday sparkle—no hosting required.
Advance tickets are $35 for general admission and $15 for Members. At the door, tickets are $40 for general admission and $20 for Members. Not a Member? Join today!
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Slow Art Saturday: “Beneath the Surface”
2026-12-12 10:30 - 11:30
Slow Art Saturday is an invitation to be present and experience art mindfully. During this one-hour program, Amy Kirschke, Barbara Brown Lee Chief Learning & Engagement Officer, leads participants in an in-depth exploration of a single work of art in Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography, encouraging reflection.
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.

Curator Tour and Reception
2026-12-16 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for an after-hours cocktail reception in Windhover Hall, followed by an exclusive curator-led tour of one of the Museum’s featured exhibitions. Choose between The Shakers: A World in the Making with Shoshana Resnikoff, Demmer Curator of 20th and 21st Century Design, or Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography with Kristen Gaylord, Herzfeld Curator of Photography and Media Arts.
RSVP by December 2 at rsvp@mam.org or 414-224-3259. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

Gallery Talk: “The Shakers”
2026-12-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join Shoshana Resnikoff, Demmer Curator of 20th and 21st Century Design, for a one-hour exploration of themes and topics in the exhibition The Shakers: A World in the Making.
The Shakers: A World in the Making is organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Vitra Design Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia, and the Wüstenrot Foundation, in collaboration with Shaker Museum, Chatham, New York.
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.

Winter Break Fun: Built to Inspire!
2026-12-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-30 10:00 - 16:00 and 4 more dates
Build a memorable Winter Break together at the Milwaukee Art Museum! Each day of Winter Break Fun! programming offers opportunities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic Quadracci Pavilion with fun, hands-on experiences and artmaking for all ages that spark curiosity and creativity.
Winter Break Fun! programs are included with Museum admission and are free for Members. Admission for kids 12 and under is always free, thanks to an anonymous donor.

Artist Talk: The Milwaukee Ballet
2027-01-14 18:15 - 19:15
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Quadracci Pavilion with a one-of-a-kind collaboration between the Milwaukee Art Museum and Milwaukee Ballet. Join us for a special conversation between Michael Pink, Artistic Director at Milwaukee Ballet, and Dr. Kantara Souffrant, Senior Director of Community Dialogue and Adult Programs at the Milwaukee Art Museum, to discuss the creative process behind MKE MIX: Art Moves and explore how works from the Museum’s collection were transformed into original choreography.
MKE MIX: Art Moves translates paintings, sculptures, and design into dance, creating a dynamic dialogue between visual art and movement.
The celebration continues January 22–31 with the performances, featuring three original dance works. Together, the conversation and performances offer a unique opportunity to experience this collaboration from conception to action.

Guest Gallery Talk: “Beneath the Surface”
2027-01-16 13:00 - 14:00
Guest gallery talks invite fresh perspectives into the Museum’s exhibitions. Each talk brings a guest whose work and expertise connect with the exhibition in meaningful ways, creating new opportunities to explore the ideas behind the artworks and their relevance today. For this talk, join James Kieselburg, director of the Grohmann Museum at MSOE, for a one-hour exploration of Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography. Drawing on his experience curating exhibitions and examining representations of labor and industry in art, Kieselburg will offer an intriguing perspective on the relationship between photography and labor, tackling themes explored throughout 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.

MKE MIX: Art Moves
2027-01-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2027-01-23 14:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Quadracci Pavilion with MKE MIX: Art Moves, Milwaukee Ballet’s contemporary production inspired by works from the Milwaukee Art Museum’s collection. Created in collaboration with the Museum, three original dance works transform paintings, sculptures, and design into choreography, offering a fresh perspective on iconic works of art.
Performed in the intimate We Energies Performance Studio, MKE MIX: Art Moves invites audiences to experience the connection between visual art and movement in an immersive performance.
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