Story Time in the Galleries
2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-28 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
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.

Gallery Talk: “Looking Forward: New Gifts of Art”
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Abert Family Associate Curator of American Art, for an in-depth exploration of themes and highlights from the exhibition Looking Forward: New Gifts of Art.
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.

Drop-In Tours: Art by Artists of the African Diaspora
2026-02-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-28 14:00 - 15:00
Take a closer look at artists of African heritage in the Museum’s collection. Through paintings and sculpture, explore connections between Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond.

Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
2026-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date
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
2026-02-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-01 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.

Open with Special Hours
2026-02-16 10:00 - 17:00
Visit the Museum during special hours 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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Exhibition Preview Luncheon
2026-02-17 11:30 - 13:30
Join Dr. Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director, and the Museum’s curators for a special luncheon as they present a sneak peek of the upcoming exhibitions opening at the Milwaukee Art Museum in the year ahead.
RSVP by Tuesday, February 3, at rsvp@mam.org or 414-224-3259. Not a Benefactor level Member? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. Call the membership team at 414-224-3284.

Thursday Nights at MAM
2026-02-19 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-05 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.

MAM After Dark: Hearts on Fire
2026-02-20 19:00 - 23:00
Turn up the heat at MAM After Dark: Hearts on Fire—a high-energy evening where expression meets the dance floor. Let the pulse of live salsa music spark your moves as the museum transforms into a vibrant celebration of art, rhythm, romance, and connection. New to salsa? We’ve got you covered with guided instruction to get you moving like a pro in no time. Between songs, wander the galleries, create your own work of art with local Artist Francesca Mason, and soak in the electric atmosphere—this is After Dark at its most fiery.
Looking for a VIP experience? Elevate your night by becoming a Museum Member! Members receive discounted tickets and access to a private lounge with Member only entertainment and experiences.
Dress to impress with bold colors and romantic flair. If it makes your heart race, it’s perfect for the night.

Event lineup
7–8 PM | Orquesta Ayala salsa band
7–11 PM | Art-making activity with artist Francesca Mason
7-11 PM | Live music with Evan Christian in Galleries
8–8:30 PM | Salsa dance performance and instruction
8:30–9:15 PM | Orquesta Ayala salsa band
9:15–9:45 PM | Salsa dance performance and instruction
10–11 PM | Late-night Latin rhythms with DJ Saffiro
Member exclusives include discounted tickets and access to a private lounge with photo booth, Member only cocktail specials, tastings and experiences.
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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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Artist Talk: Willie Cole
2026-02-26 18:15 - 19:15
Join us for the next event in our Artist Talk series, featuring the dynamic American sculptor, printmaker, designer, perceptual engineer, and visual artist Willie Cole. In this compelling talk, Cole will share how he transforms everyday found objects into powerful works of art, drawing inspiration from traditional African imagery and cultural references.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.
The Artist Talk series welcomes emerging, mid-career, and established artists to share what it means to live creatively. Discussing motivation, medium, and technique, artists will reveal how and why their work expresses their emotions and ideas. Following the talk, join the Museum’s African American Art Alliance for Black Art Matters Dinner Honoring Willie Cole, raising funds in support of the Alliance’s mission.

Program sponsor
Milwaukee Art Museum’s African American Art Alliance

SOLD OUT: Black Art Matters Dinner Honoring Willie Cole
2026-02-26 19:15 - 21:00
Join the Milwaukee Art Museum’s African American Art Alliance for an evening celebrating the work and impact of acclaimed artist Willie Cole, whose art—represented in the Museum’s collection—continues to shape contemporary art and affirm that Black Art Matters now more than ever. Best known for transforming everyday found objects into powerful works of art rooted in African imagery and cultural reference, Cole’s work invites reflection, dialogue, and connection.
Following the Artist Talk, enjoy an intimate three-course dinner with the artist at communal tables, as we break bread together in celebration of art and community, and Cole’s lasting contributions. The night also marks the reinstallation of Cole’s work, Domestic Dancers, in the galleries, hung in proximity to Together by past Alliance honoree and Milwaukee-based collage artist Della Wells, who will be in attendance.

Evening program
6:15 p.m. | Artist talk, Lubar Auditorium
Open to the public, free with pay-what-you-wish admission
7:15 p.m. | Dinner, East End
Ticketed event
Dinner tickets
$125/$75 African American Art Alliance Members
Your participation supports the Alliance in expanding the Museum’s collection, championing exhibitions by Black artists, and ensuring that Black art continues to thrive at MAM.

Coffee with the Director
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:00
Meet Dr. Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director, and learn more about her vision for the Museum’s exciting next chapter.
RSVP by Tuesday, February 19, at rsvp@mam.org or 414-224-3259. Not a Benefactor level Member? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. Call the membership team at 414-224-3284.

Image: Photo by Kat Schleicher

Yoga at MAM
2026-03-07 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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