MAM Events

MAM After Dark: Retro Rewind Silent Disco
2025-11-21 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Slip on your wireless headphones and step into an immersive sound experience! It’s like being inside your own private concert. Take them off, and you can make art and chat with friends without yelling over the music.
It’s unexpected, hilarious, and totally unforgettable—because watching a room full of people quietly dancing and singing out loud? Pure joy.

Event lineup
7–11 p.m. Silent Disco with DJ Rutger Krueger spinning today’s hits from 7–9 p.m., followed by DJ Paul H and DJ Joey from 9:15–11 p.m. with throwbacks
7–11 p.m. DIY Screen Printing with Unfinished Legacy
7–11 p.m. Vintage Arcade Games and Vendor Market
7–10:30 p.m. Ketel One Cocktail Tasting Booth
7:30–8:15 and 8:30–9:15 p.m. Trivia hosted by North Shore Bank
8–10 p.m. Live Magician

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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Supporting sponsor

Spirits sponsor

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates
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
2025-11-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-11-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-12-06 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

Museum Store: Holiday Shopping Weekend
2025-11-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 17:00
What do you get when you combine Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, and Museum Store Sunday? The perfect Museum Store shopping experience.
All weekend long, enjoy special savings: Members receive 20% off non-Member prices and non-Members receive 10% off. Shop an expanded selection of merchandise in the two-level store, full of artful, one-of-a-kind gifts. From jewelry and apparel to books, toys, and fair-trade finds, you’ll discover something for everyone on your list.
Complimentary gift wrap makes your purchases holiday ready, so you can shop, wrap, and relax.
A gift from the Museum Store is meaningful in more ways than one. Every purchase supports the Museum’s mission to connect people with art, each other, and the world.

Museum Store: Cyber Monday
2025-12-01
Today only, shop two special deals! Enjoy free shipping on orders above $25 and 20% off gift memberships.
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Shop with a purpose this holiday season—each purchase supports our mission to connect people with art, each other, and the world.

Museum Store: Member Double Discount Days
2025-12-04 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 20:00
Holiday shopping is even more rewarding on Member Double Discount Days! Members receive 20% off the non-Member price (double the usual discount) and complimentary gift wrap.
A gift from the Museum Store is meaningful in more ways than one. Every purchase supports the Museum’s mission to connect people with art, each other, and the world.
Shopping online? Enter promo code “doublediscount” at checkout.
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Thursday Nights at MAM
2025-12-04 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. This evening’s musical guest is Peter J. Thomas, presented in partnership with WPR’s Pint-Sized Concert series.
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.

WPR Pint-Sized Concerts at the Milwaukee Art Museum
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for live classical music by Peter J. Thomas, presented by WPR! Enjoy an evening of timeless classics, reimagined pop favorites, and great company amidst the Museum’s iconic architecture, with a pop-up bar open before and during the performance. This unique celebration of art and music is brought to the community by WPR and the Museum as part of Thursday Nights at MAM, the Museum’s weekly evening of art, music, and pay-what-you-wish admission. Bring a friend or the whole family and celebrate local music while supporting two of Wisconsin’s cultural institutions.
Peter J. Thomas is a member of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and has performed around the world as a multi-genre soloist, clinician, educator, and chamber musician. Peter enjoys the life of being a music ambassador and strives to spread awareness of the arts in the community through his many outlets. Peter performs on a fine English cello, circa 1813, by maker Thomas Kennedy. Also performing on an electric cello, playing pop covers along with vocals, Peter regularly performs a wide range of music outside of the symphony at solo shows or alongside various bands around the city of Milwaukee.

Yoga at MAM
2025-12-06 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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Museum Store: Mindful Saturday Pop-Up Shop
2025-12-06 09:00 - 17:00
Ease into the holiday season with a day of mindful shopping focused on self-care, stress relief, and gifts that give back. Browse a special pop-up selection of thoughtful, wellness-inspired gifts right outside the Museum Store, all available with free gift wrap.
The event kicks off right after Yoga at MAM with an early-bird double discount hour from 9–10 a.m. Members shop with 20% off and non-Members receive 10% off.
Shop with a purpose this holiday season—each Museum Store purchase supports our mission to connect people with art, each other, and the world.

Slow Art Saturday
2025-12-06 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.

President’s Circle Holiday Soirée
2025-12-10 17:30 - 19:30
Open to Partner level Members and above
Join us for a festive holiday celebration recognizing the momentous 50th anniversary of Mrs. Harry Lynde “Peg” Bradley’s extraordinary gift of nearly 400 modern masterpieces to the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and live music in Windhover Hall. Along with your fellow President’s Circle Members, toast two exhibitions inspired by her vision: The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee and Looking Forward: New Gifts of Art.
Festive Cocktail Attire | Valet Parking
RSVP by Wednesday, November 26, at rsvp@mam.org or 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.

Gallery Talk: “The Bradley Collection of Modern Art”
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in the exhibition The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee.
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.

Image: Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867–1947), Girl in Straw Hat (detail), 1903. Oil on canvas. 15⅛ × 17⅝ in. (38.42 × 44.77 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley, M1958.13 © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

Thursday Nights at MAM
2025-12-11 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: Building Blocks
2025-12-12 10:00 - 12:00
It’s never too early to learn to love art! See how little pieces come together to make something big and grand, with a project inspired by sculptures in the exhibition The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vison for Milwaukee. Play with shapes, forms and explore the fun of building! 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

Gallery Talk: “Gertrude & Friends”
2025-12-12 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 & Friends: The Wisconsin Magic Realists.
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.

Image: John Wilde (American, 1919–2006), Karl Priebe, Gertrude Abercrombie, Dudley Huppler, Marshall Glasier, Sylvia Fein, a Friend, Arnold Dadian and Myself (detail), 1966. Oil on panel. 8 × 12 in. (20.32 × 30.48 cm). Gift of the Gertrude Abercrombie Trust M1979.33. Photo by P. Richard Eells. © John Wilde
